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Anaheim, CA, US

Anaheim, California

• Provide creative direction for shows, events, and experiences – driving projects from inception through production and operations
• Conceive, ideate, and develop new show treatments and scripts
• Direct and guide production teams consisting of designers, visual artists, musical directors, writers, and choreographers
• Cast performers and Lead rehearsals for new shows and events
• Establish show quality standards and insure integrity of performance
• Liaise with retail, marketing, PR, and public affairs partners to develop relevant entertainment concepts in response to business needs

• Responsible for the artistic integrity and overall artistic operations of shows
• Maintain integrity of show concept for story, staging, choreography, and design elements through rehearsals and notes
• Support and participate in the creation of new shows
• Develop and implement changes and updates to shows
• Create, write, and stage acts for Award Shows, television, and live media events
• Audition, rehearse, and integrate new performers including acrobats, circus artists, clowns, dancers, singers, and musicians

Miami FL, Valencia, CA

• PRINCESS CRUISES & CARNIVAL CRUISE LINEDrive the quality of onboard entertainment and operational efficiency of the department
• Lead a senior management team consisting of Cruise Director, Production Manager, Media Manager, Youth Activities Manager, Musical Director, and Cast Manager.
• Oversee the performance of singers & dancers, technicians, musicians, DJs, lecturers, comedians, guest acts, and cruise activities staff
• Direct all technical production operations and personnel
• Drive revenue through strategic entertainment programming
• Generate and oversee all electronic and print media elements onboard for entertainment

Las Vegas, NV

• Conceive, write, and develop entertainment products for the Las Vegas market including theatre, concerts, custom corporate events, and interactive media
• Build and manage artistic and technical teams
• Create and administer all budgets and payroll
• Direct project operations from conception through end of contract.

Las Vegas, Nevada

• Resident Director of the Las Vegas company of Disney's THE LION KING
• Lead the senior management team including Dance Supervisor, Musical Director, Production Stage Manager, and Company Manager
• Maintain quality of the show through rehearsals and notes for both performers and production team
• Audition, rehearse, and integrate performers and understudies
• Serve as operational liaison for technical departments
• Create outreach events and programs for area schools and community groups

• Freelance Director/Choreographer for productions at various theatres around the world. Directed, Assistant Directed, and served as dramaturge for many new works and musicals in NYC
• Theatres and organizations include: Boston Pops, London Palladium, Radio City Music Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Goodspeed Opera House, Manhattan Theatre Club, Bally’s Casino in Las Vegas, Casa Mañana, North Carolina.
• Shows include: Les Misérables (BroadwayWorld Awards for Best Direction and Best Musical,) Memphis (original creative development and pre-Broadway productions,) RENT, Miss Saigon, 42nd Street, Urinetown, Mamma Mia.
• Actors include: Kristen Bell, Tituss Burgess, Bruce Vilanch, Kristin Chenoweth, Christine Ebersole, Aaron Lazar, Annaleigh Ashford, Christian Borle, Eartha Kitt, and others

New York City

• Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer at numerous Fortune 100 companies including Goldman Sachs, Google, New York Life, The Federal Reserve, IBM, Lehman Brothers, and others.
• Coach Leadership Skills with C-level executives in one-on-one setting
• Teach classes of 5-25 as well as seminars of up to 2000 participants
• Training includes Personal Presence, Conflict Resolution, Communication Styles, Presentation Skills, and Business Writing

Performer in theatre, television, and film in New York City and Los Angeles. Includes national and international Broadway Tours, Off-Broadway plays and musicals, Emmy Award winning television episodes, and Academy Award nominated films. Member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity

Master'S Degree, Stage Direction & Choreography

Bfa, Musical Theatre, Minor In Dance

Theatre: Acting