production-direction

Production Experience

Reaper, Vancouver, BC, July 2008
Yoga Consultant
Consulted with the producers and director of Reaper to create a yoga sequence appropriate the comedy of the show and skill of the main actress. Worked with the actress to create a believable athleticism for the scene and coached the integration of the sequence on set.

The LWord, Vancouver, BC, May 2007-October 2007
Personal Assistant to Ilene Chaiken (Executive Producer, Writer, Director, and Creator)
Organized and managed the scheduling needs for Ms. Chaiken’s varied and extensive duties during the production of the series. Interaction with all department and network levels required detailed knowledge of television production protocol as well as intuitive interpersonal skills and effective communication. Facilitated writing work through management of scripts and network note feedback; facilitated directorial work through script preparation and on-set support. Organized travel, personal affairs, and worked extensively in Mac programs and Final Draft.

Directing Experience

Oh Winnipeg! A Surprising Musical Memoir, Vancouver, BC
Director
Bit by Bit Productions, Victoria and Vancouver Fringe Festivals, 2009
Pick of the Fringe, Vancouver 2009
Also produced at the Firehall Theatre, October 2009

Cryptozoological Pen, New York, NY (short film)
Creator, Director, Writer, Producer
Filmed on location in New York.

Crooked, New York, NY
Director
Performed at Chelsea Art Studio, produced by Gravity and Glass Company

All In The Timing, San Francisco, CA
Director
Performed at ACT’s Hastings Theatre, produced in conjunction with the MFA Program

Taming of the Shrew, New York, NY
Director
Performed at Hell’s Kitchen Bar, produced by Bottoms Dream Arts

The Battle of Bull Run Always Makes Me Cry, New York, NY
Director
Performed at the Kraine Theatre, produced by Steppin’Out Productions

Why Beach Boys are Like Opera, New York, NY
Director
Performed at the Summer Conference, produced by the Ensemble Studio Theatre

The Knight of the Burning Pestle, New York, NY
Director
Performed at the Kraine Theatre, produced by the Kraine Theatre

I Can’t Keep Running In Place, New York, NY
Director/Musical Director
A Columbia Musical Theatre production

The Midnight Zone, Part 1, New York, NY
Assistant Director
Performed at the Kraine Theatre, produced by Steppin’Out Productions

The Midnight Zone, Part 2, New York, NY
Assistant Director
Performed at the Kraine Theatre, produced by Steppin’Out Productions

Bus Riley’s Back in Town
, New York, NY
Assistant Director
Performed at the 79th Street Theatre, Lab, produced by MLProductions