Intimacy Choreography
Mud by María Irene Fornés
Directed by Mary Lynn Owen; October 2024, Theater Emory
Mae lives in bleak rural poverty. Lloyd, who lives with her, spends his time caring a little too much for the farm animals. Their neighbor Henry is brought into the home to help Lloyd, who has fallen ill. Soon, the ensuing love/hate triangle creates a toxic environment that Mae is desperate to escape.
Photos by Casey Gardener Ford
Plan B by Emily McClain
Directed by Emily McClain; July 2024, SheATL
June and Craig are two Congressional staffers working in the office of a prominant Senator. When June encourages the Senator to take a bold stand for women's reproductive rights during a Presidential primary event, the political cost is disappointingly extreme. The Senator she lionized falls short, but what about Craig? Will he bow to the party pressure or will he stand with June? But more importantly: is he ever going to clean out his disgusting car?
Photos by Danielle DeMatteo
Little Shop of Horrors by Howard Ashman
Directed by Ricardo Aponte; April 2024, Theater Emory
The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out-of-this-world origins and intent toward global domination!….
Photos by Casey Gardener Ford
Workshops/Trainings
Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE)
Workshop Weekend: Atlanta [2024]
Consent in the Acting Classroom [2024]
Modesty Garments [2024]
Staging Sex: Musical Theater [2024]
Staging Sex: Polyamory, Non-Monogamy, and Playing in groups [2024]
BIPOC Basic Practices [2023]
Staging Sex: Kissing [2023]
Actors and Intimacy [2023]
Other Relevant Workshops
Mental Health First Aid (Right to Be) 2024
Diversity 101 (Atlanta, GA) 2023
Accessible Pedagogy Course (Atlanta, GA) 2023
Inclusive Instructor and Equity Minded Training (Atlanta, GA) 2023
Survivor Leadership Training (metoo international) 2023
Intimacy Interview
September 2024; Theater Emory
Hear me answer some of the most frequently asked questions from our Emory students!