Home for me is: NYC, by way of Philly

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Most passionate about: LGBT work that explores sexual identity and shame, expands representation, and breaks down stigma

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Things that inspire me: Tennessee Williams, The Wizard of Oz, Harvey Milk, Queer History

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I love: froyo, parks, yoga, and crazy extra costumes

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Favorite TV Shows: Insecure, Schitt's Creek, Looking, Girls, The Handmaids Tale, Broad City

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Favorite RuPaul Queens: Miz Cracker, Alaska, Shangela, Sasha Valour, Monet X Change

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Dream Roles: Louis in Angels in America, Jordan in Significant Other, Seymour in Little Shop, and literally anything by Nicky Silver

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If I could direct a revival right now it would be: a queer production of The Crucible, Midsummer, or Grease

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BIO

I am an NYC-based actor, director, and writer. I am an LGBT activist, and strive to create and perform in work that inspires social change, promotes acceptance, and explores sexual identity and shame. Creator of Interested In Series. Official selection at 9 film festivals, including Frameline. Currently streaming on YouTube and Amazon Dekkoo. SDCF Observer to Joe Calarco. BA in Theatre, Muhlenberg College. Hangar Theater Lab Director 2015. Queen Mary, University of London 2013. Kennedy Center Award: Direction of Out Loud.