Hadestown - Co-Director/Co-Choreographer

Hadestown is a folk opera that reimagines the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and intertwines it with the story of Hades and Persephone. The show follows Orpheus, a singer-songwriter who rescues his lover Eurydice from the underworld, where she has gone to escape poverty.

Mission Hills High School; Photos by Mason Marquez, Ken Jacques, and Anna Ruais

Peter and the Starcatcher - Co-Director/Choreographer

Based on the first book in the best selling series Peter and the Starcatchers, this show is a prequel to Peter Pan. The story reminds us of the innocence and simplicity of childhood, the power of imagination, and the bittersweetness of growing up. It teaches us to cling to our imagination, to nourish our inner child, and to believe in the impossible, no matter how old we may be.

This immersive production was done by creating an alley style black box out of a proscenium space, the goal being to blur the line between actor and audience. The entire show took place on a 12 foot long, two story ship set.

*California Educational Theatre Association (CETA) Award for Excellent Fall Production

Mission Hills High School; Photos by Mason Marquez, Spencer Kahn, and Matt Nguyen

13: The Musical - Choreographer/Fight Choreographer

Following his parents' divorce, Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town. This energetic and angsty show follows Evan as he navigates the complexities of becoming a Jewish adult amidst social and societal pressures.

*BroadwayWorld San Diego Award for Best Dance Production and nominee for Best Choreography

SDMT; Photos by Amanda Nurding

Frozen Jr. - Choreographer

Full of magic, humor, and heart, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love.

Moonlight Youth Theatre; Photos by Krista King

Mary Poppins - Director

Based on the book by P.L. Travers and the classic Disney film, Mary Poppins is a show about the importance of family and finding joy in the small moments of everyday life.

Scripps Theatre Arts; Photos by Lisa Shadburn

AWAKEN - Choreographer

AWAKEN utilizes dance, projections, and lighting to explore the idea of being the only one “awake” in a nightmarish vision. This piece aims to engulf the audience in this non-tangible world by allowing them to witness the exploration of a fake reality.

As opposed to a more typical process in which choreography is set, followed by the addition of technical elements, this piece was crafted in collaboration and driven by experimentation.

UCSD Theatre & Dance

American Idiot - Co-Director/Co-Choreographer

Green Day’s American Idiot is a jukebox rock musical about finding self-identity in a broken society.  This sung-though, ensemble-based show relies on movement as a crucial form of storytelling in addition to singing and acting.

Muir Musical, UCSD

Entr'acte - Co-Director/Co-Choreographer

An ensemble piece done as part of UCSD’s New Directions dance show, Entr’acte was influenced by the continuation of the pandemic.

Entr’acte, meaning “between two acts” encourages us to remain hopeful while acknowledging the detriment of this time and the impact it has had on artists. This piece was Inspired by the feeling of being between two pivotal points in the pandemic: the beginning when everyone was quarantined at home and the hopeful end where we are free from the restrictions. 

UCSD Theatre & Dance

Seize the Day - Director/Choreographer

Done as part of UCSD’s New Directons dance show and inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, Seize the Day is a musical theatre piece reminding us that despite being socially distanced, we don't have to be creatively distanced. This piece is inspired by its title, encouraging us to Seize the Day and come together and dance to put on a show.

UCSD Theatre & Dance

Metamorphoses - Choreographer

Adapted by Mary Zimmerman from Ovid’s poem “Metamorphoses,” this production explored the use of ensemble and storytelling through movement to reinvent classic Greek myths.

*California Educational Theatre Association (CETA) Certificate of Achievement, Choreographer for Metamorphoses

Mt. Carmel High School