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Berlin, De

Berlin, Germany

Berlin Area, Germany

Berlin Area, Germany

Responsible for implementation and maintenance of repertoire, touring of shows, and development of new works with both house and guest directors. New works include: Falk Richter, Marius von Mayenburg, Thomas Ostermeier, Simon McBurney, Katie Mitchell, Milo Rau, amongst others

New York / Berlin

the Internationalists are a collective of directors from around the world dedicated to creating a global, interactive theatrical environment. Each year we produce an "around the world" festival that happens simultaneously in locations globally, and is linked up with the best in internet technologies. Pieces I have directed include an Odyssey written by 8 writers around the world, and a "Virtual Dinner Party" with half the audience in New York and the other half in Berlin. recent work includes an Odyssey inspired festival, with 8 directors from 6 countries coming to New York for one epic festival.

Worked with Bill Cusick on the 30-week, US tour.

Work included installation, focus and maintenance of lights and video during productions. Load-ins / Load-outs, spot operation, troubleshooting etc.

I served as the Production Manager of the Off-Broadway hit, The Wind Up Bird Chronicles, directed by Stephen Earnhart. It was part of the 2010 Under the Radar festival, presented by the Public Theatre

Responsible for everything from load-ins/outs to maintaining infrastructure of the theatre. Show Calls, Follow Spot, Flyman etc.

I was responsible for reading plays and leading a bi-monthly reader's group to discuss the open submissions sent into the theatre. I helped cultivate the "Dirty Works" series, and directed readings by up-and-coming writers.

Bfa, Acting/Directing

Education record