and I'm an actor, storyteller (stage & fight director), and educator. I'm a text lover on a mission to break down the barriers between audiences and heightened text, because big stories that tackle big questions belong to everyone. 

I'm a co-founder of Mortal Fools Collective, a mobile theatre company focused on classical texts.

Born and raised in South Carolina, I hold an MFA in Shakespeare and Performance from Mary Baldwin University.
I'm currently a Lecturer of Theatre/Acting at Clemson University.

I like reading historical signage, bluegrass music, and guarantee to teach you (at least) one historical fact during the rehearsal process.

Currently reading: The Spy of the Rebellion  by Allan Pinkerton

(FYI, the full book title is The Spy of the Rebellion; Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army During the Late Rebellion, Revealing Many Secrets Not Yet Made Public. Compiled from Official Reports Prepared for President Lincoln, General McClellan, and the Provost-Marshal-General.')