I am an educator as well as an actor and comedy writer working in film/TV, stage, audiobooks and podcasts. I have B.F.A. in Directing from Loretto Heights College and a M.F.A. in Drama from the University of Montana. Member of SAG/AFTRA and The Dramatists Guild.
Academic Interests
Automatic Writing (aka free writing) as the foundational starting point for creative and non-fictionalal writing, Automatic Drawing as the foundational starting point for creative writing and/or cartooning, Cartooning as a form of storytelling and as a development tool and to organize information for presentation, Feminism, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQ+ Studies, Comedy
The collaborative nature of the theatrical event will be explored in readings, presentations, play attendance, papers and creative projects. Contributions of the playwright, actor, director, designer, architect, critic, producer and audience will be investigated through selected periods, genres, theatre spaces and styles of production. The student’s potential roles and responsibilities in creating theatre will be emphasized.
The collaborative nature of the theatrical event will be explored in readings, presentations, play attendance, papers and creative projects. Contributions of the playwright, actor, director, designer, architect, critic, producer and audience will be investigated through selected periods, genres, theatre spaces and styles of production. The student’s potential roles and responsibilities in creating theatre will be emphasized.
Theatre 100 is an introduction to the basic elements of the theatre arts – acting, directing, audience, design, genre, world theatre, play making and performance. These elements will be explored by reading, watching and engaging in a variety of diverse theatrical activities and projects.
Theatre 100 is an introduction to the basic elements of the theatre arts – acting, directing, audience, design, genre, world theatre, play making and performance. These elements will be explored by reading, watching and engaging in a variety of diverse theatrical activities and projects.
This is for honor students enrolled in SPE 100 with a special focus on Storytelling. And get this: it’s also a community looking for a go-to spot for info on BMCC related Storytelling and Theatre events. PLUS, information about storytelling, open mics, discounted tickets, theatre (on and Off-Off Broadway) in the 5-boroughs can be found here. Do you have a hot tip about a show or performance space? All members can post here. Let’s KNOWLEDGE SHARE!
This is for honor students enrolled in SPE 100 with a special focus on Storytelling. And get this: it’s also a community looking for a go-to spot for info on BMCC related Storytelling and Theatre events. PLUS, information about storytelling, open mics, discounted tickets, theatre (on and Off-Off Broadway) in the 5-boroughs can be found here. Do you have a hot tip about a show or performance space? All members can post here. Let’s KNOWLEDGE SHARE!
A virtual learning community for faculty who are participating in winter 2026 OER/ZTC Course Redesign seminar or the AI-resistant Open Assignment seminar.
(image credit: “Open education and flexible learning” by Gavin Blake)
A virtual learning community for faculty who are participating in winter 2026 OER/ZTC Course Redesign seminar or the AI-resistant Open Assignment seminar.
(image credit: “Open education and flexible learning” by Gavin Blake)
How can we contribute to student success–success not only academic, but also emotional and social–during their time at BMCC? Students’ first year experience is especially important in developing and nourishing their sense of purpose and belonging, their love of learning, access to services and resources, as well as students’ exploration of career paths and citizenship. This is the goal of FYE-embedded courses, and here is a resource site with relevant materials for faculty. We welcome contributions.
How can we contribute to student success–success not only academic, but also emotional and social–during their time at BMCC? Students’ first year experience is especially important in developing and nourishing their sense of purpose and belonging, their love of learning, access to services and resources, as well as students’ exploration of career paths and citizenship. This is the goal of FYE-embedded courses, and here is a resource site with relevant materials for faculty. We welcome contributions.
A virtual learning community for faculty who are participating in January 2023 OER/ZTC Course Redesign or Open Pedagogy Assignments.
(image credit: “Open Sign” by AlanDavidRobb is free to use under Pixabay license)
A virtual learning community for faculty who are participating in January 2023 OER/ZTC Course Redesign or Open Pedagogy Assignments.
(image credit: “Open Sign” by AlanDavidRobb is free to use under Pixabay license)
This project contains lesson/reflections/reports in response to challenges students and myself have encountered and finding solutions to move forward and make learning more meaningful for SPE 100 (public speaking) and THE 100 (Introduction to theatre.) Please feel free to share your insights or add information here!
This project contains lesson/reflections/reports in response to challenges students and myself have encountered and finding solutions to move forward and make learning more meaningful for SPE 100 (public speaking) and THE 100 (Introduction to theatre.) Please feel free to share your insights or add information here!