Author
I have always been interested to know more about the things that hold my students back that are not addressable from a voice teaching perspective. I write about the issues that touch my heart, always with the aim of shining a light on under-served and under-represented people.
Articles & Writing
REASON TO HOPE: Making Theatre Antiracist – Contributed by Gwendolyn Walker
Penn State | Arts-Based Wellness Activities & Resources
Did You Know?
Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance Journal
Article about my work with Professor Marty Austin Lamar, Coordinator of the BFA Musical Theatre Program at Howard University, from our webinar on white fragility and decolonizing classrooms.
The New Imperative: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses
Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance Journal
article offering the science of why we are seeing an increase of mental health issues on campus, what to do if you notice students who may need assistance, and neuroscience and Alexander Technique tools to help alleviate anxiety in the studio and classroom.
20 Things Transgender Performers Want You to Know
Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance Journal
Article summarizing a survey of the available literature, and, more importantly, the generosity, patience, and guidance of my transgender students to offer tools and tips for training transgender humans in the arts.
The Emotionally Prepared Singer
Journal of Voice
article written with Performance Psychologist Dr. Cody Commander about Alexander Technique and behavioral science techniques to improve performance and reduce performance anxiety.
In Process
Book: Teaching Performance Practices in Remote and Hybrid Spaces
Chapter: Teaching Alexander Technique Online
Rutledge Press
Expected Publication Date: Fall/Winter 2021