My passion for safety and advocacy was what sparked my interest in becoming an intimacy director for stage.

During my time in community theatre and at university, I witnessed the overwhelming lack of consideration and care for actors involved in intimate scenes. Not only did I see my fellow actors and peers feeling unsafe in rehearsal spaces— I experienced it. I was left feeling frustrated, devalued, and taken advantage of.

I decided to turn my negative experiences into concrete action. When the #MeToo movement happened, intimacy directors and coordinators increasingly began to crop up in order to address harm in the industry. It seemed serendipitous— following the career path of an intimacy director aligned with my professional goals and personal values. I have often found that we have to be the change in the industry that we want to see.

In a new century and a new generation of theatremakers, we have to set the tone for the future of our industry. One day, I hope that hiring intimacy directors will not only be encouraged, but an industry-wide standard.

As an intimacy director, I wear multiple hats— one, as a choreographer and collaborator; two, as an advocate for actors’ safety and boundaries. I strive to create work that is careful and deliberate, collaborative with directors and actors, and, above all, joyful.

My ID credits include community theatre experience, university experience, and off-Broadway experience. Specific areas of interest are Shakespeare, LGBT+ works, and works that reflect the global majority.

For information about my daily and hourly rates, please contact me.