About Me
"I make weird stuff for weird people."
I am a props artisan with a specialty in puppetry located in the D.C. area. I have my BFA in Design/Tech from Western Michigan University with a minor in Art History. I am a member of the board of the National Capital Puppetry Guild and I am a proud member of S*P*A*M*- Society of Props Artisan Managers.
I really love making eccentric things and solving complex problems. Teaching is really important to me and I love teaching workshops.
EDUCATION
Imagination Stage 2018-2020
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Buy, build, and coordinate all props for 8-10 shows of our 18 show season
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Hire and managed overhire props artisans during build and tech of each show
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Mentor and advise apprentices on the role of a prop master as they work on student shows
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Assist with various needs for resident teaching artists
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Create custom artwork for special events
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Teach workshops on Puppetry Arts and techniques
2017
Western Michigan University
BFA Degree in Theatrical Design and Technical Production
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2015
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse- Auburn, NY
Props Internship
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2014
Grand Rapids Community College
AA Degree in Liberal Arts
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2011
Grand Rapids Civic Theater- Grand Rapids, MI
Props Internship
Earthrise
Kennedy Center TYA 2019
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Henry V
Faction of Fools 2018
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Wunderkamer- (Puppet Designer and Fabrication)
Baltimore Fringe Festival 2018
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Darius & Twig
Kennedy Center TYA 2018
Princess and the Porcupine
Maples Repertory Theatre
The Crucible (and Scenic Designer)
Western Michigan University 2017
Baby with the Bath Water
Western Michigan University 2016
WORK HISTORY
Props Coordinator
Props Master
WORKSHOPS
Puppetry workshop- I taught a one night puppetry techniques workshop with a high school cast of The Witches at Imagination Stage
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Intro to Fabric Puppet Builds- I taught a puppetry workshop to a group of high school students. Included step-by-step instructions of how to cut and sew a basic muppet style puppet​ at Imagination Stage
2019 National Puppetry Conference:
Everything you need to know about Mechs By Jim Kroupa
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2016 National Puppetry Conference:
Workshopped a puppetry version of Sweeney Todd as directed by Art Gruenberger
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Freelance Artisan 2020-Present
Creating custom artwork for individuals and theaters in the greater DMV area