about
my story
sort of like if gilda radner and wendy wasserstein liked telling other people what to do. also elmo. there’s a little bit of elmo in there, too.
Hi, I’m Addie! I recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama, with a BFA in Drama. I am a trained director with experience in casting, arts administration, and theatre education.
I find myself drawn to things that make me laugh. Growing up, I was able to make a joke or do an impression that had the whole room laughing. I’ve spent a lot of my professional career trying to find that same sense of community, and I find it most often in comedy. This being said, you will always find me shedding a tear at a coming of age story, or being enthralled by a Shakespeare drama.
As a collaborative and generative artist, my work is driven by a deep love for artistic research and the discovery of new works, finding as much excitement in the detective work of a script's dramaturgy as I do in the rehearsal room.
The passion I have for new work spans theater, film, and arts education, with a particular focus on musicals and reimagined classics that breathe fresh life into old stories.
I’ve been honing this multifaceted, all-over-the-place approach since the age of five, when I made my debut as a space-traveling, rabbit-eared Lady Macbeth (a performance that, in my humble opinion, was tragically overlooked by the Tony committee). I love being hands-on, and will always lend a hand, even if that means learning how to draft in Vectorworks of AutoCAD.
Today, whether I am directing a production, assisting creatives, or leading a classroom, I bring with me a diverse background in casting, education, and administration and a relentless drive to find and investigate the most enticing storylines.
I believe that when we prioritize happiness in the process, the result is always more transformative for the audience.