“As a directing student at EOU, I studied acting, design, playwriting, and other practical courses. When I entered graduate school I had an edge over the other directors, because I could speak the language of the actor, tech and designer thanks to my well-rounded education at EOU. I have independently produced work in Chicago with programs like The Second City, The Annoyance Theater and IOChicago. My theatre training made me very desirable at Groupon in a position that took me around the world, because I could deliver leadership, independence, and creativity while meeting deadlines. I still maintain close ties with my professors. EOU Theatre isn’t just a program. It’s a family.”