Acting is many things. Acting is the truth of humanity distilled. It is also the passionate pursuit of an objective and playing actions to achieve that objective. I create a safe, nurturing, non-competitive environment for actors to work on their craft; this supportive atmosphere allows one to take risks and grow as an artist. Vulnerability is necessary and vital for good acting. Acting takes tremendous courage because the actor must be willing to expose the depths of human experience. Working through fear and inhibitions can be the most empowering part of being an actor. What excites me about acting is that acting is about the human experience so the potential for growth is infinite. It is the task of the actor to tell the play's story--to propel the forward action of the play. I believe in giving the actor the tools and skills they need to accomplish this task. I teach my students the importance of breath and to trust their bodies. I believe in unleashing impulses, getting out of one's head, specificity, staying open and present to the moment, and the ability to respond spontaneously to what your partner is giving you. Script analysis is imperative in the craft of acting; this informs the actor's entire process and can not be neglected. Relationships and given circumstances must be integrated into the work; I teach actors to examine the text and make informed choices. I teach warm-up exercises to bring the actor into a state of being where their instrument can experience maximum creativity, imagination, and relaxation. Character work is the layer I add after the actor's instrument is open and breathing freely. I believe in empowering actors and after exposing them to many methodologies, I encourage students to discover and create their own method of acting that works for that unique individual.