Cows and chickens can be very captive audiences.
I grew up in a small town called Dudley in the middle of Georgia in the 1980’s and 90’s. My parents owned a farm and ran a small business that catered to the community’s farm needs. My two brothers and I helped our parents with farm and business related tasks as we grew up on some of the most beautiful farmland you’ve ever seen.
I guess my upbringing has influenced my work the most. I’ve always loved to imagine scenarios and recreate them on whatever platform available, be it the front porch steps or a giant hay bale. If a song was involved, even better. My mom says it was always fun to wash the dishes because I kept her entertained through the kitchen window. I attribute that interest in growing up on that farm and having a place to explore and imagine. To pretend, to tell a story. Also, cows and chickens can be very captive audiences.
I was fortunate to grow up in community theatre and my high school had a very active thespian troupe, Troupe 669. Our motto was, “Lead, follow, or get out of the way!” and we took it to heart. We were a motley crew of personalities, spontaneous yet determined. We were led by two very special teachers who found that perfect balance of guiding us through our creative pursuits without constricting us to an overly strict framework. It’s this upbringing that inspired my love of theatre and telling stories, always excited to meet the next motley crew.
I began my professional career in the Smoky Mountains as an entertainer at Dollywood Theme Park where I got to sing backup to some of the biggest legends of the Grand Ol’ Opry and even Dolly Parton herself! What an experience that was! I earned a Bachelor Degree in Arts Administration from The University of Tennessee and soon after jumped aboard the Holland America fleet as lead singer.
The next chapter of my life led me to graduate school at Savannah College of Art and Design where I earned a Masters of Fine Art. I began teaching shortly after at a brilliant little private school on quaint Wilmington Island, Georgia. St. Andrew’s School is where I truly learned the artistry of being a teacher, leader, and mentor. There, I became the Chair of the Fine Arts program and the Dean of Students. My eight year stint at St. Andrew’s School will forever be some of the my most formative years as a teacher. From there, I taught for five years at the well-known Savannah Arts Academy where I led talented students to create brilliant productions well beyond their years, preparing them for the often unforgiving landscape of the performing industry.
Which catches us up to the present. I continue to teach in the Savannah community and beyond as I have recently accepted a position with AI Talent as a vocal coach. I am also on the road and sea with the most popular show in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Oh What A Night, a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Every year brings a new adventure and I am grateful for every family member, friend, and mentor who has supported me and nudged me to follow my heart on this journey.
Work
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Oh What A Night!
- Australia Land Tour & Royal Caribbean Cruises, Dir. Michael Chapman with Chapquist Entertainment
- Visit WebsiteHaptic (Role of Tom)
- Feature Film , Dir. Jason O’Hara with Ghost Seventy Four Productions
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Oh What A Night!
- Florida / Canada Land Tour & Royal Caribbean Cruises, Dir. Michael Chapman with Chapquist Entertainment
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Oh What A Night!
- Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Dir. Michael Chapman with Chapquist Entertainment
- Visit WebsiteArts Center at Coastal Carolina Gala
- Hilton Head, South Carolina, Dir. Richard Feldman
- Visit WebsiteSavannah Live!
- The Historic Savannah Theatre, Dir. Matt Meece
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108 Waverly | Brian
- The Foundry & Plays of Wilton Manors, Dir. Bruce Linser
- Visit WebsiteI’m Sorry, Deer | Gregory
- SCAD MFA Thesis Film, Dir. Jackie Fiorillo
- Visit WebsiteWe’ll Meet Again | Uncle Julius
- National Tour, Dir. Rick Rose
They’re Playing Our Song | Vernon’s Voice
- Tybee Post Theatre, Dir. Tom Coleman
Rewind: The Soundtrack of Our Lives | Host
- The Historic Savannah Theatre, Dir. Matt Meece
The House of Blue Leaves | Director
- Tybee Post Theatre
Savannah Live! | Lead Singer
- The Historic Savannah Theatre, Dir. Matt Meece
Origin | Background Talent
- Feature Film, Dir. Ava DuVernay
Best of 90’s Musical Theatre Cabaret | Director
- The Historic Savannah Theatre
A Funny Thing Happened..Forum | Director
- Asbury Memorial Theatre
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Machinal | Director
- SAA Rep PlayersAIDA | Music Director
-SAA Theatre Department
- Visit WebsiteSavannah Live! | Lead Singer
- The Historic Savannah Theatre, Dir. Matt Meece
Last Seen Alive | Background Talent
- Feature Film, Dir. Brian Goodman
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Director
- SAA Rep Players
Love Stories Love Songs | Lead Singer
- Baystreet Cabaret, Dir Rick Garman
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Lone Star Bull | Background Talent
- Feature Film, Dir. David Stoddart
Bill & Viv’s Christmas Party | Lead Singer
-Bay Street Cabaret, Dir. Rick Garman
- Visit WebsiteLittle Shop of Horrors | Director
- SAA Theatre Department
The Trojan Women | Director
- SAA Rep Players
-Visit Website
Carrie the Musical | Choreographer
- Savannah Children’s Theatre
Savannah Live! | Lead Singer
- The Historic Savannah Theatre, Dir. Matt Meece
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Savannah Live! | Lead Singer
-The Historic Savannah Theatre, Dir. Matt Meece
13 the Musical | Director
- SAA Theatre Department
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Yates Astro Commercial | Spokesmodel
-Dir. Rick Monroe
King Lear | Edmund
- Savannah Shakes Co.
Bootlegger Boogie | Host
-El Rocko Lounge
Oliver! | Director
-St. Andrew’s Theatre Department
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Return to the 50’s | Lead Singer
-The Historic Savannah Theatre, Dir. Mike Meece
Oh Holy Night | Director
- Dollywood Entertainment
Harmonix | Lead Singer
-The Historic Savannah Theatre, Dir. Mike Meece
The Addams Family | Director
-St. Andrew’s Theatre Department
Honk, Jr. | Director
-St. Andrew’s Theatre Department
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Oh Holy Night | Director
- Dollywood Entertainment
I’m Still Standing | Director
-Main Stage Community Theatre Anniversary Celebration
Thoroughly Modern Millie | Choreographer
-St. Andrew’s Theatre Department
Mulan, Jr. | Director
-St. Andrew’s Theatre Department
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A Night With Frank | Lead Singer
- Frank Sinatra Cabaret at The Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Savannah Ballroom Competition | Choreographer
-First Place Winners
The Adding Machine | Director
-St. Andrew’s Theatre Department
Seusical, Jr. | Director
-St. Andrew’s Theatre Department
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The Fantasticks | Director
- Asbury Memorial Theatre
Xanadu | Director
-St. Andrew’s Theatre Department
The Seven Stages of Grieving | Director
-St. Andrew’s Theatre Department
Fool For Love | Eddie
-Collective Face Theatre Ensemble
-Visit Website
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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds | Director
- First Place Regional One-Act Competition, St. Andrews School
Shrek the Musical | Director
-Main Stage Community Theatre
Picnic in the Park | Featured Singer
-City of Savannah at Forsyth Park
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The Boys Next Door | Director
- First Place Regional One-Act Competition, St. Andrews School
Suddenly, Last Summer | Sebastian
-Collective Face Theatre Ensemble
Steel Magnolias | Director
-St. Andrew’s Theatre Department
Grease | Director
-St. Andrew’s Theatre Department
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Brighton Beach Memoirs | Managing Director
- Collective Face Theatre Ensemble
Angel in America | Prior
-Collective Face Theatre Ensemble
Cowboys #2 | Director
-St. Andrew’s Theatre Department
The Wizard of Oz| Director
-St. Andrew’s Theatre Department
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The 25th Annual Putnam Co. Spelling Bee | Chip
- The Historic Savannah Theatre
Frozen | Ralph Wantage
-Collective Face Theatre Ensemble
The Glass Menagerie | Tom
-Collective Face Theatre Ensemble
Cinderella | Prince Charming
-Savannah Children’s Theatre
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Tick Tick…Boom! | Jon
- Savannah College of Art & Design
Enchanted April | Antony Wilding
-Collective Face Theatre Ensemble
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Joseph
-Savannah Children’s Theatre
Cabaret | Ensemble MC Understudy
-The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Cool Cow the Musical | Cool Cow
-SCAD MFA Thesis Film
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MS Noordam Cast Shows | M1
- Stiletto Entertainment on Holland America Line
A Lie of the Mind | Frankie
-SCAD Graduate Show
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MS Maasdam Cast Shows | M1
- Stiletto Entertainment on Holland America Line
Pterodactyls | Todd
-SCAD Graduate Show
Proof | Hal
-SCAD Graduate Show
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