I grew up in Nunda, attended Nazareth College with a major in Theatre Arts and went on to receive an MFA in Acting from the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. The main thrust of my study in graduate school involved creating new theatre pieces, and the mind body connection. Work was often focused on incorporating world events into already written works in an effort to speak to a modern audience. After graduate school I returned to western NY where I was the drama instructor at the Harley School in Rochester. Life then led me to New York City where I lived for the next 7 years working as an actor, director and producer. Having returned to Livingston County several years ago I worked with students at the local high school as a director and acting coach. I was also a part of Nunda’s Bicentennial Project Play. I have worked as an actor at many Rochester area theatres including Geva Theatre Center. I’ve been a director at Nazareth College and on several occasions at the High Falls International Film Festival for the Screenplay Live! Finalists.