Theatre Director
My directing ethos is rooted in the exploration of caste, gender identity, and sexual identity.
I’m fascinated by how we embrace, reject, and construct our various identities—and how these choices shape our connections with ourselves and others.
Within this expansive exploration, I’m often drawn to narratives that center the experiences of Black women from across the African Diaspora. These stories, while deeply personal to me, also resonate universally with a variety of audiences.
Visual art has always been a source of inspiration to me.
Kara Walker’s fearless interrogation of racism and sexism fuels my commitment to using theatre to cultivate empathy and understanding.
Kehinde Wiley’s compelling juxtaposition of subject and surroundings informs the composition and visual language of my work.
The raw emotional power of Caravaggio shapes my approach to staging and tableau.
I am drawn to playwrights who craft stories of intersectional characters navigating an unforgiving and hostile society with resilience and creativity.
My rehearsal process heavily emphasizes table work, where I lead actors through a process of observation, discovery, and synthesis with regards to analyzing the text and developing their characters.
I collaborate with designers through their unique languages to create a harmonious, visually stunning world that synergizes the playwright’s intentions with my own directorial vision.
I direct plays, musicals, staged readings, and workshops. Click the button below to collaborate with me on a project!
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