I am committed to creating quality plays for actors of all ages, with a particular focus on stories born out of the heartland of the United States, Theatre for Young Audiences, and radio drama. Growing up on the wide horizons of Kansas, in small towns with tight-knit communities, I developed a love for storytelling that reflects both place and people. My work often explores the rhythms and realities of life on the Great Plains, weaving together local voice and universal themes.

As both a playwright and director, I strive to make theatre that is immersive, collaborative, and community-driven—pieces that welcome performers and audiences alike into a shared act of storytelling. Whether reimagining familiar tales for younger audiences, experimenting with adaptations, or crafting original works, my goal is always to balance accessibility with artistic depth.

My voice has been shaped by playwrights and theatre-makers who balance humor, humanity, and grit—William Inge’s quiet Midwestern truths, Neil Simon’s comic rhythms, Sam Shepard’s raw poetry, David Mamet’s sharp dialogue, Steven Dietz’s theatrical craft, Steve Martin’s playfulness, and the irreverence of the Reduced Shakespeare Company. Their work reminds me that theatre can honor tradition while breaking it open, engaging audiences on multiple levels.

I believe theatre should be expansive: rooted in place, but resonant beyond geography; designed for young voices, but meaningful to all ages; entertaining, but also thought-provoking. Above all, I aim to create work that opens doors—for actors, for audiences, and for communities—to connect with stories in ways that feel immediate, relevant, and human.