In what way/s are you involved with THE NAKED I: SELF-DEFINED?
I am performing in “My Dearest Selene.”
Why is it important to tell the stories in THE NAKED I?
Empowerment through education. My hope is that these bravely told stories and shared experiences will empower those who are still questioning and encourage compassion in would-be allies. Enlightenment through art.
Talk about your background as an artist. What sort of artistic experience are you bringing to this production?
My acting background is mainly within comedy–plays, sketch comedy, and stand-up. Although I’ve been on artistic hiatus for a while, I’m excited to be able to return to acting in such an awesome show.
What social issues are important to you and how do they inform your work?
My gender non-conformity and queerness attracted me to this production, but I think what really informs my performance is the commonality of human experience in its deeply held desire to be treated with dignity and respect.
When not involved in this production, how do you spend your time? What are some of your hobbies?
I enjoy reading, listening to music , writing fiction, and playing video games.
What other projects are you working on or hope to work on?
I am currently a trombone player for the MN Freedom Band, as well as working on a novel I began during 2015’s National Novel Writing Month.