My directing ethos is rooted in the exploration of caste, gender identity, and sexual identity.I’m fascinated by how we construct identity and how others interact with the identities that they project upon us.

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. 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. 

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 direct regional and educational theatre, as well as staged readings of new and canonical work. Looking for a diretor? Let’s connect.