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Scholarship and stories. These are two things about which I am extraordinarily passionate, and I have found that when they intertwine, the product is all the more powerful. My passion for scholarship and stories, for academia and the arts, is the reason I became a dramaturg. My passion for people and equality is what has led me toward community engagement and programming.
I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Humanities and Arts (History and Drama) through the selective BXA Program, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (English Studies) through the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. I was a fully integrated member of the School of Drama's Dramaturgy Option, a rigorous and growing undergraduate program. My work in the humanities has earned me academic honors and opportunities, and my experiences in the arts have created positive relationships and engaging products.
I have begun my foray into the professional world, and I am looking forward to having new opportunities to work on creative projects and bring the arts to those who might otherwise not get many cultural experiences. Currently, I work as a freelance dramaturg for stage and film, as well as holding part-time positions in customer service and education. As I seek and find such opportunities, I realize that my skills allow me to fill many shoes, and that what I am really eager to do is share knowledge and culture. My studies in drama, English, and history lead me to look at the cultural institutions and non-profits, places that have been and still can be pillars of the communities in which they stand. I find that many people view cultural institutions as archaic or juvenile, and the way to combat those misconceptions is to strengthen community outreach and education programs -- not only engaging children, but adults as well. Non-profit organizations have the power to build communities as well, connecting us through generosity and awareness. If I can have the chance to reach people, of all ages, with new ideas, new experiences, and new conversations, then I will feel fulfilled as an artist and as a human.
I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Humanities and Arts (History and Drama) through the selective BXA Program, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (English Studies) through the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. I was a fully integrated member of the School of Drama's Dramaturgy Option, a rigorous and growing undergraduate program. My work in the humanities has earned me academic honors and opportunities, and my experiences in the arts have created positive relationships and engaging products.
I have begun my foray into the professional world, and I am looking forward to having new opportunities to work on creative projects and bring the arts to those who might otherwise not get many cultural experiences. Currently, I work as a freelance dramaturg for stage and film, as well as holding part-time positions in customer service and education. As I seek and find such opportunities, I realize that my skills allow me to fill many shoes, and that what I am really eager to do is share knowledge and culture. My studies in drama, English, and history lead me to look at the cultural institutions and non-profits, places that have been and still can be pillars of the communities in which they stand. I find that many people view cultural institutions as archaic or juvenile, and the way to combat those misconceptions is to strengthen community outreach and education programs -- not only engaging children, but adults as well. Non-profit organizations have the power to build communities as well, connecting us through generosity and awareness. If I can have the chance to reach people, of all ages, with new ideas, new experiences, and new conversations, then I will feel fulfilled as an artist and as a human.
