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Member SAG/AFTRA, AEA for 35 years, Acted in theatre, film & television & directed critically well-received theater in L. A. at The Cast, The Ensemble Studio Theatre, Actors Playhouse & independent venues.
Interned by invitation as director-in-training on “Taxi”, “Cheers,” "WKRP" & “Newhart” under award-winning directors James Brooks, James Burroughs, Will McKenzie, Joan Darling.
Taught acting/directing in L.A. 15 years in assoc with Emmy & Directors Guild Award-winner, Joan Darling, Certified by state of CA in Post-Secondary Education in acting.
In Austin, directed 2 plays at Long Center Rollins Theatre. Coached lead actors for films Zero Charisma, Lovers of Hate, Austin High & Slackers 2011, The Son 2018.
On staff at The Actors School thru ACC since 2008. Coach at Zach Theatre Performing Arts School 2015: Master Film Class, College-bound Conservatory. Ongoing Monday workshop South Lamar Studio since 2010.
Guest panelist for Austin Network Mixer 3 times. Coach and Panelist for Hollywood Across America, 3 years. Founding member Austin Creative Alliance, member of TXMPA, Austin Film Festival, The Austin Film Society.
Attended San Francisco State University, College of Marin, LACC, The American National Theatre & Academy. David Craig Professional Musical Theater, Off the Wall Improv, Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Shakespeare Co, Sherman Marks Master Class.
Taught Actor/Director Intensive Seminars titled “You Can Never Get It Neat” at UCSB Extension, Monterey City College, Orcas Center Theater, Actors Theatre of Orcas Island, Alleywood Studios, Austin, Old Pueblo Players, Tucson, & privately at venues in Santa Barbara, CA, Tucson, AZ & Austin, TX.
Taught on-camera commercial classes at SAG franchised La Belle Agency in Santa Barbara 4 year, 2-year ongoing weekly class for Orcas Center Theatre & 6-Week Performance Workshop at Actors Theatre, 5 years.