MY STORY

I grew up in the Chicago suburbs during the Michael Jordan glory days of the ’90s—playing sports, staying curious, and learning a lot about teamwork, practice, and dedication. Eventually, my love for athletics led me somewhere unexpected: the world of theater. The language changed—“teamwork” became “ensemble,” “practice” turned into “rehearsal”—but the heart of it felt the same. Both worlds are about showing up, collaborating, and striving to be better together.

The big difference for me was that sports are often about winning and losing, while theater invites us to explore who we are and how we connect. It asks questions instead of keeping score. That shift hooked me completely, and I’ve been on this creative journey ever since.

Grad school took me to London and the London International School of Performing Arts (LISPA), where fifty students from around the world—speaking fifteen different languages—shared one passion for performance. That experience changed everything. It’s where I met my wife, Alice, and where I discovered the physical theater style that would later shape my teaching and company work.

Most importantly, London helped me uncover my purpose: to open people to new ways of imagining, creating, and experiencing theater.