Experience

University of Illinois Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Theatre Maker (Director/Writer)

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Commissioned to write and direct HUMMINGBIRD, a new immersive theatre prototype that utilizes multi-user VR, with the virtual reality research team at UIC. The prototype will perform at consecutively at UIC and Chicago's Goodman Theatre. Commissioned to write and direct HUMMINGBIRD, a new immersive theatre prototype that utilizes multi-user VR, with the virtual reality research team at UIC. The prototype will perform at consecutively at UIC and Chicago's Goodman Theatre.



Particle Ink / Kaleidoco

• Co Creator & Founder

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Co Creator of Particle Ink's live immersive show, SPEED OF DARK, performing at The Lighthouse in Las Vegas. Co Creator and founder of Kaleidoco, a technology company built for Web3 experiences. Co Creator of Particle Ink's live immersive show, SPEED OF DARK, performing at The Lighthouse in Las Vegas. Co Creator and founder of Kaleidoco, a technology company built for Web3 experiences.



LightPoets

• 2017 Sundance Film Festival & New York City

• Co Creator

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/30/14440736/sundance-film-festival-2017-movies-vr-weirdest-list http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/30/14440736/sundance-film-festival-2017-movies-vr-weirdest-list



San Francisco State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Theatre Maker

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2022

  Working with SFSU theatre department on a new adaptation of Shakespeare's KING LEAR, rethinking the play to involve new technology and to therefore increase accessibility. Working with SFSU theatre department on a new adaptation of Shakespeare's KING LEAR, rethinking the play to involve new technology and to therefore increase accessibility.



Goodman Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• 2018 Maggio Directing Fellow

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

• Maggio Directing Fellow

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018



Haven Chicago

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Apr 2018 - Jul 2018

  Director of the World Premiere Production of THE DISPLACED by Isaac Gomez Director of the World Premiere Production of THE DISPLACED by Isaac Gomez



Chicago Children's Theatre

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co Creator

  • Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

  AN EPIC TALE OF SCALE created by Henry Wishcamper and Jo Cattell. World Premiere Production with the Chicago Children's Theatre, partnered with the Chicago Field Museum. An immersive theatrical science adventure for kids and families. AN EPIC TALE OF SCALE created by Henry Wishcamper and Jo Cattell. World Premiere Production with the Chicago Children's Theatre, partnered with the Chicago Field Museum. An immersive theatrical science adventure for kids and families.



TUMBAO: The Misadventures of la familia Pilón

• Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre

• Director

  • Oct 2016 - Feb 2017



3Arts

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 2016 3Arts Awardee

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Awarded for my contribution as a theatre maker in the city of Chicago. Awarded for my contribution as a theatre maker in the city of Chicago.



The Playground Theater

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Playground Theatricals

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Direct and develop new work • Raise funds and grant writing for new work • Read/watch and evaluate current associate artists and potential associate artist work • Developed, produced and directed Don Chipotle at the Storefront Theatre, Chicago • Secured a residency at the Chicago Cultural Center for Playground Theatricals • Direct and develop new work • Raise funds and grant writing for new work • Read/watch and evaluate current associate artists and potential associate artist work • Developed, produced and directed Don Chipotle at the Storefront Theatre, Chicago • Secured a residency at the Chicago Cultural Center for Playground Theatricals



terraNOVA Collective

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resident Director & Associate Producer

  • Dec 2011 - Jan 2016

  • Set up Chicago terraNOVA : programming, productions, hiring & connecting with Chicago artists • Developed, produced and directed 'Don Chipotle' at the Storefront Theatre, Chicago • Groundbreakers selection panel - annual selection of 6 playwrights for the new writing program • soloNOVA Arts Festival selection panel (watching/reading submissions) • Creating and developing new projects and directions for the company • Script reading, evaluating, writing reports and show scouting • Directing, casting and developing new work with playwrights and performers



Freelance

• London, Glasgow, Leeds (UK), NYC, Vegas, Albuquerque, San Diego, LA, Washington

• Director and Dramaturg

  • Nov 2001 - Jan 2016

  • Physical theatre exploring different physical forms of storytelling such as Me You Us Them by Andrew Lepcio which received a workshop and reading at Cherry Lane Theatre, NYC. • Plays with music, such as La Ruta by Isaac Gomez, which was recently read at Victory Gardens and Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Don Chipotle by Juan Villa, performed at the Storefront Theater, Chicago. • Verbatim theatre created out of real testimonies of people about their experience, such as my work with GrassMarket Project, The Foolish Young Man by Jeremy Weller, which performed at the Roundhouse in London and the award winning Will Work For* by Dacyl Acevedo. • Straight plays, such as Skyscraping by Tim Stimpson performed at the Soho Theatre, London (which transferred to the Southwark Playhouse) and For Love by Laoisa Sexton, which performed at The Drilling Company, NYC before a remount at the Irish Repertory Theatre, NYC and then a tour of Ireland. • Dramaturg and Reader for Route 66, Chicago • Script Consultant for Radiant Baby, the Keith Haring musical that performed at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater, NYC. * Winner of ‘Best of Fringe’ Capital Fringe, Washington DC & Winner of ‘Outstanding Testimony Award’, San Diego Fringe Award



DCASE

• Resident Artist

  • 2015 - 2016

  Developing and creating new work Connecting with the general public and bringing new people into my creative process Programming a series of presentations of work Developing and creating new work Connecting with the general public and bringing new people into my creative process Programming a series of presentations of work



Collaboraction

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Development; including grant writing, coordinating annual gala, acquiring auction items, coordinating invites. • Management of finances; including budgeting, invoicing, accounts payable, reconciliation, & audit • Management of rentals; including scheduling, contract writing and negotiation • Overseeing graphic design and print • Board communications; coordinating and attending all board and executive committee meetings, creating reports and minutes • Development; including grant writing, coordinating annual gala, acquiring auction items, coordinating invites. • Management of finances; including budgeting, invoicing, accounts payable, reconciliation, & audit • Management of rentals; including scheduling, contract writing and negotiation • Overseeing graphic design and print • Board communications; coordinating and attending all board and executive committee meetings, creating reports and minutes



theatreC

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Script Consultant

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

  Script Consultant on RADIANT BABY which performed at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, NYC Script Consultant on RADIANT BABY which performed at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, NYC



BNTA

• Artistic Director

  • Jun 2008 - Oct 2011

  - Maintain artistic vision of the company - Decide on performance season - Write, direct and devise new work with collaborating artists - Work alongside executive producer to produce season - Work with designers and manage production staff - Source new material and talent - Develop BNTAs theatre outreach and education program - Maintain artistic vision of the company - Decide on performance season - Write, direct and devise new work with collaborating artists - Work alongside executive producer to produce season - Work with designers and manage production staff - Source new material and talent - Develop BNTAs theatre outreach and education program



Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acting Coach

  • Mar 2007 - Jun 2008

  Working with performers to develop character and storyline within this multi-million dollar hit production on the Strip in Las Vegas. • Training the 6 boys of Liverpool and putting them into the show • Creating storylines and training characters and clowns for the show • Working with dancers and acrobats on intention and acts Working with performers to develop character and storyline within this multi-million dollar hit production on the Strip in Las Vegas. • Training the 6 boys of Liverpool and putting them into the show • Creating storylines and training characters and clowns for the show • Working with dancers and acrobats on intention and acts



Network Presentations

• London, Manchester, Liverpool, Oxford, Edinburgh (UK) and Paris (France)

• UK Company Manager

  • 2003 - 2004

  UK Company manager for the International tour of the Broadway show, FOSSE UK Company manager for the International tour of the Broadway show, FOSSE



BBC

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, script editor and researcher

  • Jul 2002 - Mar 2003

  • Researching and coordinating a National search for new talent • On selection team for Urban Sketch Initiative • Working with chosen artists to develop sketch writing and performing skills • Working with Creative Producer on performance at the Tabernacle Theatre, London • Directing and co-writing new show for BBC 1, Radio • Researching and coordinating a National search for new talent • On selection team for Urban Sketch Initiative • Working with chosen artists to develop sketch writing and performing skills • Working with Creative Producer on performance at the Tabernacle Theatre, London • Directing and co-writing new show for BBC 1, Radio



C2atelyst Productions, UK

• Canterbury, United Kingdom

• Director

  • Jan 2002 - Sep 2002

  • Produced and directed 18: 1-7 by James Cattell, the first digital art installation for Canterbury Cathedral, UK • Producing an art lecture series for the Clagett Auditorium with national experts including Janet Street Porter and Canon Keith Walker • Creating programming for numerous local schools. Directing and teaching, with James Cattell, youth workshops exploring storytelling and using digital media • Produced and directed 18: 1-7 by James Cattell, the first digital art installation for Canterbury Cathedral, UK • Producing an art lecture series for the Clagett Auditorium with national experts including Janet Street Porter and Canon Keith Walker • Creating programming for numerous local schools. Directing and teaching, with James Cattell, youth workshops exploring storytelling and using digital media



Clear Channel Outdoor

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant to the General Managers

  • 1998 - 2000

  Working on international touring productions of TAP DOGS, GUMBOOTS, SLAVA SNOWSHOW, and the West End production of MUM'S THE WORD Working on international touring productions of TAP DOGS, GUMBOOTS, SLAVA SNOWSHOW, and the West End production of MUM'S THE WORD