

I am a dynamic voice/ acting professor with a proven track record at The University of Hartford, excelling in curriculum development and fostering student engagement. I am skilled in creative instruction and relationship building, I enhance learning outcomes through tailored methodologies, actively promoting a collaborative environment that nurtures individual growth and artistic expression.
I am also experienced with delivering comprehensive and interactive classes that inspire student engagement. I utilize effective communication and critical thinking skills to enhance academic performance and I have a track record of contributing to curriculum development and fostering supportive learning environment.
curricula integrating multiple subject areas for a well-rounded educational experience.
Schedule and teach 10 hours of 30 minute lessons to undergraduate Musical Theater majors in the BFA program at WCSU.
Help prepare their repertoire book for juries, performances and auditions.
Taught private - one hour vocal lessons to BFA Musical Theater candidates 1st - 4th years. Prepared them for juries, auditions and performances, both in school and professional.
Gave 30 minute coachings to BFA Musical Theater candidates, incorporating musicianship and text analysis in their works. Prepared them for juries, auditions and performances, both school and professional work.
Taught BFA Acting candidates MTCL - course instructing them in basic ear training, sight singing, musicianship and music theater ensemble work.
I am an accomplished singer/actress/dancer that has performed on Broadway, on National Equity Tours, in Regional Houses throughout the country and France and Japan. **
I have taught masterclasses across the country and been a voice teacher for over 25 years. I have directed musicals on a main stage with a full creative team as well as in a black box with only a stage manager and a technical director.
I have written a musical with a colleague and we have workshopped it and are entering it into new works festivals this coming year.
I have run a summer MT Intensive camp and led a voice program.
** separate performance resume attached
Actor's Equity Association
Screen Actor's Guild - AFTRA
National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc.
Winner for my portrayal of Bloody Mary in a production of South Pacific at Summer Theater of New Canaan.
Richard Tucker Study Grant Winner for operatic competition.