I was six years old. My first grade class was doing a holiday program at the local high school. I walked out on stage dressed in a white tutu, carrying an enormous lollipop bigger then my head, when the lights suddenly flashed and the sound rolled, and Walla! - It was Showtime! From that moment on, the acting bug bit me and there was no stopping me. To this day, I continue to dream and live my passion as an actress and a storyteller, and there's not a day that goes by I don't thank God and my lucky stars for the opportunity.
All through my elementary and high school days, I was active in plays, and fascinated with theatre in general. it was no wonder I majored in theatre in college at Illinois State University, where I received my bachelors degree.
To this day, I continue to dream and live my passion as an actress and a storyteller, and there's not a day that goes by I don't thank God and my lucky stars for the opportunity.
After finishing college, I joined a theatre group in Evanston, IL, and helped form a children's theatre company that went into schools in the Chicago/Metropolitan area. I had such a wonderful time sharing a variety of programs with the students; I decided to return to the schools after taking a hiatus to have my second daughter. When I returned, I worked as a substitute teacher and a teacher's aide in the elementary schools. I was actually, honing my skills as a storyteller at the time, without being fully aware that I would soon launch into a solo career as a storyteller.
The perfect fit for someone who loves literature and is very expressive! I even found a way to incorporate all my theatre training into my telling. I started 'storyacting' with young people aged 3-10, which enables them to tell the stories with me. But whether you are looking for a program to suit the needs of the very young, or even the young at heart, I'm certain, I have a program for you!
