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A Passion for Bringing Fantastic Worlds to Light

My mission as a Technical Director and Scenic Designer is to transform imagination into impactful theatrical experiences through innovative design, thoughtful technical execution, and collaborative problem-solving. I am passionate about the creative journey from concept to curtain, bringing artistic visions to life by uniting creativity, craftsmanship, and technical expertise.

I believe that exceptional theatre is built not only through the productions we create, but through the people who create them. By mentoring, teaching, and investing in others, I strive to cultivate an environment where artists, technicians, and students are empowered to grow, take creative risks, and achieve their fullest potential. Through a commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, and artistic excellence, I seek to create meaningful theatrical experiences while fostering strong, inspired creative communities. Learn More

Kentucky Spring at the Barter Theatre of Abingdon, VA. Scenic design by Derek Smith. Theater stage set designed to look like two cozy houses with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop, illuminated with blue stage lights.
Romeo and Juliet at the Barter Theatre of Abingdon, VA. A woman on stage, smiling and holding onto a railing, wearing a long light-colored dress, with a backdrop resembling a cathedral window structure, illuminated by stage lights.
Airness at the Barter Theatre of Abingdon, VA. Scenic design by Derek Smith. A performer with colorful accessories and flashy clothing doing an acrobatic flip on stage during a performance, with people sitting on chairs watching in the background.
Murder on the Orient Express at the Barter Theatre of Abingdon, VA. Scenic design by Derek Smith. Two actors on a theater stage, standing on a train caboose with a door and windows behind them, engaging in a romantic scene.
Barter Theatre's scene shop. Inside a large woodworking or carpentry workshop with several workers, various wooden structures, and tools scattered throughout. The space has high ceilings and industrial lighting.