As a current Ph.D. student in Theatre at the University at Buffalo SUNY, I have a deep passion for the art of performing and storytelling. My research and work focus on villains and performer wellness. I am researching techniques to help performers delve into these complex characters. But my true passion lies in the wellness of performers. As an actor myself, I understand the physical and mental demands of the profession, and I strive to help performers protect their physical and emotional well-being.
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I am working on the pedagogy for playing villains because I want to find out the impact of roles that inflict physical or emotional harm on others in order to better understand how to prioritize mental health and wellness while engaging with these characters to create safer performance environments. I hope to provide performers, be they the villains or heroes of the show, the ability to look at themselves in the mirror and honestly say there is no one I would rather be than me.
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Master's Thesis: Villains & Performer Wellness
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As a professional actor, I am committed to delivering my best performance every time. I have years of experience in the industry, building a repertoire of diverse characters and roles. I approach every project with passion and professionalism, eager to collaborate with fellow actors and crew members to create an exceptional final product. I consider myself lucky to have found success in this field and am grateful for every opportunity that comes my way.
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Proud member of the SAG-AFTRA and
Actors' Equity Association