I write plays about people trying—and often failing—to say what they truly feel. My best work lives in the emotional space between words: the pause after an apology, the laugh that masks grief, the memory that lingers when the room is quiet.

As a playwright, I am drawn to lyrical realism, psychological nuance, and storytelling that feels both intimate and theatrical. I believe in the power of small casts, bold staging, and character-driven narratives that trust the audience’s emotional intelligence. Whether I’m adapting classic literature or writing something original, my goal is always the same: to examine love, memory, identity, grief, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive. I champion inclusive casting, actor-forward storytelling, and work that asks difficult questions without easy answers.

If a play wrestles with emotional truth and finds theatricality in the personal, it’s a play I want to write—and see come to life. My goal: to be the intersection of Aaron Sorkin, Sarah Ruhl, and the ghosts of classic literature if they wrote Chicago storefront theatre with blood on their hands and love in their hearts.