About me…

I am a director and administrator interested in creating community through epic stories. My work traverses the country, assisting and directing at multiple regional theaters. Additionally, I currently serve as the executive artistic assistant at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

Director John Tartaglia and Assistant Gregory Almanza at the opening of Mary Poppins at The Muny.
Me in Norway with a fish.

Focusing on theatricality that invites the imagination and minimalist gestures that incite creativity, my work is agile and centered on engaging the audience as a co-conspirator. I began practicing theatre at a young age when my family would converge in the kitchen and tell stories for hours on end. Laughter, awe, and house parties were the kindling that lit my creative fire. As a Tejano, I am proud that my culture is an intersection of so many histories, and I strive to hold space for similar exchanges in the rooms I lead. I am also a proud associate member of SDC.

My family

FAQs

  • Rude.

  • I am a July cancer… go crabs!

  • When I am not in the theater I like to read and make bread! My favorite books (right now) are Six Memos for the Next Millennium by Italo Calvino and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. My favorite bread is pizza crust.

  • Brazil, Croatia, or South Africa…

  • Any of the new plays I’m currently developing.

  • I am a red wine person. Currently really into Super Tuscans and Sardinian reds.