A little about me…

Hi, I’m Addie! I recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama, with a BFA in Drama. I am a trained director with experience in casting, arts administration, and theatre education.

I find myself drawn to things that make me laugh. Growing up, I was able to make a joke or do an impression that had the whole room laughing. I’ve spent a lot of my professional career trying to find that same sense of community, and I find it most often in comedy. This being said, you will always find me shedding a tear at a coming of age story, or being enthralled by a Shakespeare drama.

As a collaborative and generative artist, my work is driven by a deep love for artistic research and the discovery of new works, finding as much excitement in the detective work of a script's dramaturgy as I do in the rehearsal room.

The passion I have for new work spans theater, film, and arts education, with a particular focus on musicals and reimagined classics that breathe fresh life into old stories.

I’ve been honing this multifaceted, all-over-the-place approach since the age of five, when I made my debut as a space-traveling, rabbit-eared Lady Macbeth (a performance that, in my humble opinion, was tragically overlooked by the Tony committee). I love being hands-on, and will always lend a hand, even if that means learning how to draft in Vectorworks of AutoCAD.

Today, whether I am directing a production, assisting creatives, or leading a classroom, I bring with me a diverse background in casting, education, and administration and a relentless drive to find and investigate the most enticing storylines.

I believe that when we prioritize happiness in the process, the result is always more transformative for the audience.

“Anyone who is considered funny will tell you, sometimes without even your asking, that deep inside they are very serious, neurotic, introspective people.” - Wendy Wasserstein