Theatre Stuff

I am no longer attending San Jose State University and am postponing getting my master's degree in Theatre Arts - Drama. Here is their Theatre Arts Department homepage. I majored in technical theatre at American University in Washington, D.C. Here is the Department of Performing Arts homepage. The following is a list of shows I have been involved with. Mainstage shows are performed at The Experimental Theatre on American University's campus. For more information about what is going on within AU's Performing Arts Department call (202) 885-ARTS.

Check out my Theatre Lover's Data Base for links to theatre resources on the web.

RetroACTIVE! at Paramount's Great America

A live action show featuring dance music from the 70's and 80's. Now showing at The Paramount Theatre. I am the assistant stage manager.

Travels With My Aunt novel by Graham Greene

A Round House Theatre production for which I served as back stage crew. I also did the ironing. I know, it's quite impressive, isn't it? Directed by Jerry Whiddon. Review from the Washingtn Post.

South Pacific by Rodgers and Hammerstein

American University Mainstage production for which I was the Lighting Designer. My Senior Capstone project. Directed by Elizabeth Vrenios. Images.

Tap Fusion choreographed by Barry Blumenfeld

A graduate thesis concert by Barry Blumenfeld which combined tap with modern dance. I was the sound operator for this show. Barry rocks. He is going to be famous someday and I can say that I knew him. And Barry, if you ever read this just remember it's not our problem anymore!

A Saroyan Celebration: Hello Out There & My Heart's In the Highlands by William Saroyan

Two one acts by The American Century Theatre directed by DeAnna Duncan and Laurie Mufson respectively. I was the Assistant Lighting Designer working with Steve Holliday. Image.

You're Gonna Hear From Me

This was a one woman show done by thirteen-year-old Alisa Bernstein. I did PR and stage crew and a bit of everything else. Gail Humphries directing.

The Prisoner of Second Avenue by Neil Simon

This was a show for Potomac Community Theater done at the Bullis School. I was the Lighting Designer. This was my first attempt at design. Eric Peterson directing. Review.

Bells Are Ringing

An AU Mainstage show. I served as the Assistant Lighting Designer for this show. Christian Mendenhall directing. Image.

Fifth of July by Lanford Wilson

This was an AU mainstage show. I was the Assistant Lighting Designer. Gail Humphries directing. Review. Image.

Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical by Rado and Ragni

This show was put on by B.A.P.A. (Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts). It has a cast of 51 high school kids who performed at the AU Experimental Theatre. I was the costume coordinator for the show. Check out the official HAIR page for more information about the show. Review. Image.

The Big Bad Wolf vs. Miss Little Red Riding Hood: The Mike Tyson Story by David Whitehead

This was an ill-fated show that only ran one night. I called the show although was not officially the stage manger.

A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To the Forum

This was an AU Mainstage production which I stage managed. Yes, this is the same show that opened on Broadway with Nathan Lane and now stars Whoopi Goldberg as Pseudolus. Here is a review of the AU show. Elizabeth Vrenios directing. Image.

Fashion or Life In New York by Anna Cora Mowatt

This was an AU Mainstage show. I served as the Master Carpenter for this one. I hope to get a picture of the set on here sometime soon. Christian Mendenhall directing. Review. Image.

Orestes by Euripedes

This was a show put on at my former school, Hobart and William Smith Colleges. I was the stage manager. Robert Gross directing.

Dark Ride

This was my first experience with college drama at HWS. I assistant stage managed this show. Robert Gross directing.

My Pal Joey

Senior year production. I was in the pit orchestra - Bassoon.

South Pacific

Junior year. Pit orchestra.

Now Showing

RetroACTIVE! at Paramount's Great America