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I'm a New York based actor, clown, filmmaker, and screenwriter/playwright. After graduating with a BFA in Acting at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, I've worked in New York in Off and Off-Off Broadway productions, as well as around the country in film, regional theater, national tours, and clown shows.
Inspiration and influence for the kind of work I enjoy range from the theater to the cinema: Bill Irwin, Robin Williams, John Ritter, Mark Rylance, Tom Hanks, Paul Rudd, and Eddie Izzard.
As a physical comedian, Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin have played a vital role for me and have been the base for much of my work, not only as an actor, but also as a playwright.
My goal as an artist has always been to embrace the range in character types I portray on both the stage and screen, but a colleague put it best by saying I tend to play "the outsider", whether comedically or dramatically. I quite like that and will gladly use it!
I'm a New York based actor, clown, filmmaker, and screenwriter/playwright. After graduating with a BFA in Acting at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, I've worked in New York in Off and Off-Off Broadway productions, as well as around the country in film, regional theater, national tours, and clown shows.
Inspiration and influence for the kind of work I enjoy range from the theater to the cinema: Bill Irwin, Robin Williams, John Ritter, Mark Rylance, Tom Hanks, Paul Rudd, and Eddie Izzard.
As a physical comedian, Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin have played a vital role for me and have been the base for much of my work, not only as an actor, but also as a playwright.
My goal as an artist has always been to embrace the range in character types I portray on both the stage and screen, but a colleague put it best by saying I tend to play "the outsider", whether comedically or dramatically. I quite like that and will gladly use it!
UPDATES
MAY '14
- ArtBarn Festival production of In This Ghost House, written by Melissa Brown and directed by Jess Smith. A one-time, site specific performance (May 25th), inspired by the life of the Collyer Brothers. Co-starring Joel Ripka and Kathryn Van Meter.
MARCH '14
- Cast in ABC pilot How To Get Away With Murder, starring Viola Davis and produced by Shonda Rhimes.
- Performing in developmental production of SWEETIE, directed by Patricia Birch, at Signature Theatre Ford Foundation Studio Theatre March 27-29
FEBRUARY '14
- Appears in 80's themed Delta Safety Video featuring ALF, Teddy Ruxpin, and a certain mullet.
- ArtBarn Festival production of In This Ghost House, written by Melissa Brown and directed by Jess Smith. A one-time, site specific performance (May 25th), inspired by the life of the Collyer Brothers. Co-starring Joel Ripka and Kathryn Van Meter.
MARCH '14
- Cast in ABC pilot How To Get Away With Murder, starring Viola Davis and produced by Shonda Rhimes.
- Performing in developmental production of SWEETIE, directed by Patricia Birch, at Signature Theatre Ford Foundation Studio Theatre March 27-29
FEBRUARY '14
- Appears in 80's themed Delta Safety Video featuring ALF, Teddy Ruxpin, and a certain mullet.
JANUARY '14
- Performing in GOLD COAST with SOUNDS OF THE STAGE as part of THE GILDED STAGE FESTIVAL at The Metropolitan Playhouse.
- Reprising role of GALE in the award-winning, fan-based, audio drama, THE KATNISS CHRONICLES: PART III.
NOVEMBER '13
- Playing MOCK TURTLE/JOKER in reading of ALYSHA, a new musical being developed by The Directors Company, featuring music and book by Mariyn Michals, and Mark Wilk, directed by Michael Parva, and musical direction by Mark Berman.
- Critically acclaimed HONKY is remounted at Urban Stages Oct 22-Nov 17
- Performing in GOLD COAST with SOUNDS OF THE STAGE as part of THE GILDED STAGE FESTIVAL at The Metropolitan Playhouse.
- Reprising role of GALE in the award-winning, fan-based, audio drama, THE KATNISS CHRONICLES: PART III.
NOVEMBER '13
- Playing MOCK TURTLE/JOKER in reading of ALYSHA, a new musical being developed by The Directors Company, featuring music and book by Mariyn Michals, and Mark Wilk, directed by Michael Parva, and musical direction by Mark Berman.
- Critically acclaimed HONKY is remounted at Urban Stages Oct 22-Nov 17
July '13
- Cast as the voice of a "Tiny Bully" cigarette in an FDA ad.
June '13
- Cast as a lead character in the independent film Remorse, filming in Philadelphia.
May '13
- The Man Who Laughs was nominated for THREE Drama Desk Awards; Outstanding Light Design, Outstanding Music in a Play, and Unique Theatrical Experience.
March/April '13
- Playing lead role in Urban Stages production of HONKY by Greg Kalleres.
- Cast as the voice of a "Tiny Bully" cigarette in an FDA ad.
June '13
- Cast as a lead character in the independent film Remorse, filming in Philadelphia.
May '13
- The Man Who Laughs was nominated for THREE Drama Desk Awards; Outstanding Light Design, Outstanding Music in a Play, and Unique Theatrical Experience.
March/April '13
- Playing lead role in Urban Stages production of HONKY by Greg Kalleres.
Jan/Feb '13
- Playing title role in Stolen Chair Theater Company's production of The Man Who Laughs and receives 24 rave reviews, including from The New York Times.
