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she\/her<\/em><\/p>\n Direction, Musical Theatre, Acting<\/strong><\/p>\n I have loved theatre and music since I was a Purple Flower in my Kindergarten school musical! Growing up, I did every artistic thing my parents could afford (and could drive me to!): Piano, Cello, Choir, Dance Class, Theatre, Speech Team – I loved it all! I went to college at Bradley University to study Theatre (among other things), and then went to the University of Hawaii for my Master’s Degree – and yes, I did (sort of) learn to surf while I was there! I stayed in Hawaii for a few years after getting my first full time arts administration position at Hawaii Opera Theatre.<\/p>\n Since then, I’ve lived in 5 different states, and in each of those places, I always found some kind of job in theatre – directing, music directing, teaching, administration, performing. I’ve worked for Symphonies, Opera Companies, Schools, Colleges, and definitely a lot of Theatre Companies!<\/p>\n When I moved back to Michigan in 2013, I found Civic right away, and started teaching and volunteering. Within the first few months of being here, I knew I had found “home”. It’s a special place, and one of my favorite parts about it is watching young people become young ARTISTS. There’s something really magical that happens when a person (of any age) first realizes that theatre fills something in their heart that sometimes they didn’t even know they were missing. That is the thing that keeps me coming back to Civic day after day and year after year! I hope everyone who comes here finds that something special, too!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What inspires you?<\/strong><\/p>\n Our Young Artists at Civic! When I see them perform, hear about the great things they are doing in rehearsals and classes, or get to work with them myself, I am so optimistic about the FUTURE!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Who is your favorite fictional character?<\/strong><\/p>\n Anne of Green Gables. I love how she used books, poetry, art, music, stories, and creativity to help her thrive in challenging circumstances. She was aware of her flaws and always working on them, but also ultimately became aware of her strengths and how to use them to make the world a better place.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What was your favorite after-school snack?<\/strong><\/p>\n An Apple with Peanut Butter! It’s still my favorite after school snack. 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