Master of Fine Arts Stage Manager
Entrepreneur
ARTIST STATEMENT
The past 15 years of my career have been dedicated to producing extraordinary works and coordinating successful events in a highly organized and timely manner. I aspire to use my education and experience to center the voices of marginalized communities and advance the work of other queer artists and the diaspora of colored people. It is my belief that my educational background, an ever expanding wealth of experience, and unbridled southern warmth and enthusiasm make me an excellent collaborator. I welcome the opportunity to discuss my background and experiences with you personally.
Experience Timeline
2009-2016
Production Stage Manager
–Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer - (2009-2015)
–The Birds - Dir Cheryl Snodgrass
–Caged Dames: The Musical - Dir AJ Wright
–Scarrie: The Musical - Dir Cheryl Snodgrass
–Sexy Baby: The Musical - Dir Derek Czaplewski
2016-2019
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Masters of Fine Arts
–PSM, The Last Days of Judas... - Dir Ron van Lieu
–PSM, The Feather... - Dir Marian Fields
–PSM, The Escape... - Dir Mark Hairston
–PSM, The Seagull - Dir Mikaela Mahony
2019-2023
Stage Manager*
–Eco Village – Evan Bernardain LLC – Assistant Stage Manager
–Safeword – Evan Bernardain LLC – Assistant Stage Manager
–American Moor – Red Bull Theater – Assistant Stage Manager
–Mojada – St Louis Rep – Assistant Stage Manager
–Dreaming Zenzile – St Louis Rep – Assistant Stage Manager
–Black Like Me – St Louis Rep – Virtual Stage Manager
-Mlima's Tale - St Louis Rep - Assistant Stage Manager
-Requiem - A.I.M by Kyle Abraham - Stage Manager
-We Won't Sleep - Montana Sky LLC - Stage Manager
-Merchant of Venice - TFANA- Assistant Stage Manager
-Fairview - Trinity Rep - Assistant Stage Manager
-The Inheritance Pt 1 & 2 - Trinity Rep - Stage Manager
-Guys & Dolls - Arkansas Rep - Stage Manager
-Arden of Faversham - Red Bull Theater - Stage Manager
PRESENT
Courses Taught:
–Stage Management II - Pace University - Springs
–Stage Management I - University at Albany - Springs
–SM Intensive Workshop - KCMT - Summer
–Contracts and Law - Tisch School of the Arts - Fall
*Appearing through an Agreement with Actors' Equity Association
Founded in 2020, The Black Theatre Caucus (BTC) is committed to implore governing bodies in the theatrical community to use their full power, statutory authority, and financial resources to ensure that Black or African Diaspora identifying individuals pursuing a career in the theatre industry have the ability to achieve equal: representation, access, and opportunity in the theatrical field.
We seek to educate, empower, and address Black or African Diaspora Identifying member concerns by aggressively pursuing policy and creating spaces for development and fellowship. The Black Theatre Caucus works with established industry entities and educational institutions on behalf of BLack Theatre practitioners using these four guiding principles: Visibility, Advocacy, Education, and Outreach.
The Black Theatre Caucus (BTC) is committed to implore governing bodies in the theatrical community to use their full power, statutory authority, and financial resources to ensure that Black or African Diaspora identifying individuals pursuing a career in the theatre industry have the ability to achieve equal: representation, access, and opportunity in the theatrical field. We also seek to educate, empower, and address Black or African Diaspora Identifying member concerns by aggressively pursuing policy and creating spaces for development and fellowship.
