Yes, you heard right! I do math in my free time... 

 

When I was five years old, I was introduced to musicals through both

Oliver! and The Amazing Human Body.

Ever since then, I've been hooked on telling stories. My love has stemmed from the trueness of human feeling (years of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Physics classes can attest). I am fascinated by the explainable and unexplainable parts of human life, love, and existence. But, enough with existentialism...

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I grew up in choir, performing at the local, regional, and OAKE national

levels from 4th grade onwards, and credit these experiences for my love

for travel, the study of music, and people.

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I was practically raised in any type of studio I could find (dance and choir alike). I started dance classes just before first grade, and eventually spent 6 days a week in a studio, taking ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, and anything else possible.

That busy schedule kept me focused and disciplined: I graduated from Marymount Manhattan's Honors College program Magna Cum Laude and have maintained an unweighted GPA of 3.8 and above throughout all of my schooling.

Being well-rounded in my knowledge is incredibly important to me.

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I spent nine years performing at the Ogunquit Playhouse in their Children's Theatre

(now Arts Academy) summer shows. That work inspired me to pursue performing as

a career, as well as encouraged me to start to teach, because of my passion for the

unbridled excitement of kids doing theatre. I have had the privilege of working as a

Teaching Artist, Associate Director, Associate Choreographer, and most recently Director and

Choreographer with the Arts Academy for four summers now,

and it has been quite the full-circle experience.

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Balancing my personal life with my performance and creative life has always been a

priority of mine - and nature has always been such a huge stress release and comfort for me.

I grew up in the woods of New Hampshire, close to the beach, small mountains to hike,

a lake to swim in, and sunny backyards to lounge in. Whenever I feel disconnected,

I'll remind myself what it feels like to breathe in fresh air, feel rain on my face,

swim in the ocean, and/or hike to the top of something to take in its view.

I've been known to run around in the pouring rain with a big smile - even in the city.

Connecting to the earth is so important to who I am. 

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No matter what, though, during some of the most stressful parts of my life,

the performing arts have grounded me in my sense of self, and are my therapy. 

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I am supported by an incredible cultivated family and support system that includes my parents, friends, family, and dogs.

I am grateful that they have been unrelenting fans of my biggest goals for as long as I can remember.