Workshops Presented (Selected)
"Playing the Present." Workshop presented at The Albright Improv Festival, 2018.
"Long-Form Improvisation." Workshop presented at the PA State Thespian Conference, 2017.
"The Yes, And Classroom." Workshop presented at the Albright Teaching & Learning Collaboratory, 2016, 2017.
"Stop Inventing & Play What's Already There." Workshop presented at the Region II KC/ACTF Festival,
2015.
"It's All in the Beginning." Workshop presented at Monmouth College, 2014.
"Hyper-Agreement: Saying 'Yes' to Build." Workshop presented at CoMotion Improv Festival, 2014.
"Take it Personally: Emotion in Improv." Workshop presented at the Region II KC/ACTF Festival, 2014.
“Why You Two? Why Now? Relationships, Emotional Investment, and Stakes in Long Form Improv."
Workshop for the Teen Theatre Ensemble at the Yocum Institute of the Arts, 2013.
"Using Status in Improv Scenes." Workshop presented at the University of Missouri, 2013.
"Writing Sketch Comedy." Workshop presented at the Region II KC/ACTF Festival, 2013.
"The End is in the Beginning - Starting Improv Scenes." Workshop for the Teen Theatre Ensemble at the
Yocum Institute of the Arts, 2012.
“Improvisation in the Classroom.” Seminar at Central Missouri Chapter of the American Society for
Training & Development, 2012.
“Improv Management: Applying the Lessons of Improvisational Theatre to Managing a Staff.” Seminar for
student supervisory staff, Department of Residential Life, University of Missouri, 2012.
“Improv for Insurance.” Two-day training seminar for Training Staff, Shelter Insurance, 2011.
“Creating a Character on Your Feet.” Two-day training seminar for Interactive Theatre Troupe, University
of Missouri, 2011.
“Improv for Teachers.” Three-day training seminar for Freshman Interest Group teachers, University of
Missouri, 2011.
“Improv in Life.” One month workshop with the Columbia Area Career Center, 2011.
“Leadership Training – Creativity Workshop.” Training session with University of Missouri Residential
Life Staff, 2011.
“Improvisational Acting.” Master-Class presented as part of the University of Missouri Larry Clark Actor’s
Workshop, 2010.
“Playwriting Fundamentals: Writing a ten-minute play.” Workshop presented at Rockbridge High School,
Columbia, MO, 2009.
“Creativity Through Improv.” Workshop presented to Theatre/Film FIG at University of Missouri-
Columbia, 2009.
“Sketch Writing 101.” Weekend workshop held at Monmouth College, 2008.
“The Business of Art: From University to Professional – Making the move from the classroom to the real
world – Chicago Edition.” Workshop presented at Monmouth College, 2008.
“The Business of Art: Professional Identity and Marketing Strategies for Artists and Arts Organizations.”
Presentation presented at Monmouth College, 2008.
“Writing for the Stage.” Workshop held in conjunction with Shantz Theatre at American Theater Company,
2006.
“Developing Written Material from Improv.” Workshop presented at Monmouth College in conjunction
with Shantz Theatre, 2004.
“Improv 101.” Workshop presented at Illinois High School Theatre Festival at Illinois State University in
conjunction with Improv Mafia, 2004.
“Improv Basics.” Workshop presented at Monmouth College, 2001.
“Improvisational Theatre: A history and interactive demonstration.” Presented at Somonauk High School
in conjunction with Anvilhead Theatre, 2001.
“Improv Comedy.” Workshop presented at Union High School in Biggsville, IL, in conjunction with
Anvilhead Theatre, 2000.
"Long-Form Improvisation." Workshop presented at the PA State Thespian Conference, 2017.
"The Yes, And Classroom." Workshop presented at the Albright Teaching & Learning Collaboratory, 2016, 2017.
"Stop Inventing & Play What's Already There." Workshop presented at the Region II KC/ACTF Festival,
2015.
"It's All in the Beginning." Workshop presented at Monmouth College, 2014.
"Hyper-Agreement: Saying 'Yes' to Build." Workshop presented at CoMotion Improv Festival, 2014.
"Take it Personally: Emotion in Improv." Workshop presented at the Region II KC/ACTF Festival, 2014.
“Why You Two? Why Now? Relationships, Emotional Investment, and Stakes in Long Form Improv."
Workshop for the Teen Theatre Ensemble at the Yocum Institute of the Arts, 2013.
"Using Status in Improv Scenes." Workshop presented at the University of Missouri, 2013.
"Writing Sketch Comedy." Workshop presented at the Region II KC/ACTF Festival, 2013.
"The End is in the Beginning - Starting Improv Scenes." Workshop for the Teen Theatre Ensemble at the
Yocum Institute of the Arts, 2012.
“Improvisation in the Classroom.” Seminar at Central Missouri Chapter of the American Society for
Training & Development, 2012.
“Improv Management: Applying the Lessons of Improvisational Theatre to Managing a Staff.” Seminar for
student supervisory staff, Department of Residential Life, University of Missouri, 2012.
“Improv for Insurance.” Two-day training seminar for Training Staff, Shelter Insurance, 2011.
“Creating a Character on Your Feet.” Two-day training seminar for Interactive Theatre Troupe, University
of Missouri, 2011.
“Improv for Teachers.” Three-day training seminar for Freshman Interest Group teachers, University of
Missouri, 2011.
“Improv in Life.” One month workshop with the Columbia Area Career Center, 2011.
“Leadership Training – Creativity Workshop.” Training session with University of Missouri Residential
Life Staff, 2011.
“Improvisational Acting.” Master-Class presented as part of the University of Missouri Larry Clark Actor’s
Workshop, 2010.
“Playwriting Fundamentals: Writing a ten-minute play.” Workshop presented at Rockbridge High School,
Columbia, MO, 2009.
“Creativity Through Improv.” Workshop presented to Theatre/Film FIG at University of Missouri-
Columbia, 2009.
“Sketch Writing 101.” Weekend workshop held at Monmouth College, 2008.
“The Business of Art: From University to Professional – Making the move from the classroom to the real
world – Chicago Edition.” Workshop presented at Monmouth College, 2008.
“The Business of Art: Professional Identity and Marketing Strategies for Artists and Arts Organizations.”
Presentation presented at Monmouth College, 2008.
“Writing for the Stage.” Workshop held in conjunction with Shantz Theatre at American Theater Company,
2006.
“Developing Written Material from Improv.” Workshop presented at Monmouth College in conjunction
with Shantz Theatre, 2004.
“Improv 101.” Workshop presented at Illinois High School Theatre Festival at Illinois State University in
conjunction with Improv Mafia, 2004.
“Improv Basics.” Workshop presented at Monmouth College, 2001.
“Improvisational Theatre: A history and interactive demonstration.” Presented at Somonauk High School
in conjunction with Anvilhead Theatre, 2001.
“Improv Comedy.” Workshop presented at Union High School in Biggsville, IL, in conjunction with
Anvilhead Theatre, 2000.
