(She/Her) The type of work I am interested in creating is often political, influenced or based in movement and physical theatre, and stems from authentic storytelling. My practice encourages the creation and impact of work to be guided and in harmony with the natural world or in revolt against societally constructed 'norms' that traditionally go unquestioned. Accessibility, inclusivity, and authenticity are at the core of my work and I am most propelled by characters or stories that cut through social prejudice to the power of truth.
As a Gay Female Indigenous migrant artist, the daughter of refugees, the sibling of three brilliant Deaf/differently-abled humans, I have grown up in the intersection of multiple marginalised identifiers that have provided a lifetime of stories to tell and perspectives to investigate. My need to create original works stems from rarely finding spaces in the mainstream theatre industry that support or allow the diverse factors of my identity, and so carving out creative pathways has, at times, been more like plowing through heavy snow. What has been most exciting is meeting other artists to collaborate with or support through their own such plowing. My hope for the future is to build an expansive foundation to uplift unheard voices, to create spaces where tangible progress and healing can be part of the fabric of theatre making, and to develop healthier processes and environments for creators and audiences alike.
5-10 years
Romanian, French, Spanish, American Sign Language, German, Russian, Hebrew, some BSL