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BIO

Never heard of me? That's okay. You've probably seen my credit on the screen after some reality show for half a second
Well, I've actually been writing pieces for the theater for nearly xx years. (For awhile) I got my BFA in acting from the University of Connecticut, and I performed in lots of plays after that
I was inexplicably hired to be a dancing football player in a show in Nashville. If you knew me, you'd know how ironic that is.
In Nashville, I was a co-artistic director at the Avante Garage Theatre Company with my partner and all round great guy Michael Bouson. The theater exclusively produced original works written by company members. We wrote a whole bunch of musicals and comedies. We were pretty popular and in the paper almost every week for something. But, running a theater was extremely exhausting, so to "relax" we moved to New York City because it's the city that never sleeps, and that's what running a theater was like..... It was fun. We did some workshops, showcases, and small productions, but I spent most of my time managing lobby bars in Broadway theaters instead of performing or writing. That was rather frustrating.
One winter day, I visited a friend in L.A., and the weather was REALLY nice (It was January I think) So I decided, "F this", and moved to Los Angeles and got a job working in TV.
Cut to eighteen years later...
So about two years ago, I thought, I probably should get back to the theater before I'm dead. So I wrote a play. And then I wrote another play. And so on and so on. I had my first new production the summer of 2019 when my play “The Favorite” was produced by the Avante Garage Theatre at the Avery Schreiber Playhouse in Los Angeles.
​I can't believe you read all of this, but I'm glad you did. I hope I can meet you in person someday. Unless you're weird and creepy. Then I really, really want to meet you so that I can write about you in a play.

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The Avante Garage Theatre Company Presents THE BOP SHE BOPS!

Experience the musical comedy celebration 'The Bop She Bops!' at The Ohio Theatre this summer.
The Avante Garage Theatre Company Presents THE GREAT SPAGHETTI MURDERS At The Ohio Theatre

The Avante Garage Theatre Company will open their next Dinner Theatre Show 'The Great Spaghetti Murders' on May 9 with performances continuing on May 10, 17, 18, 30, 31 and June 1, 6, 7, 8. 
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Dayton Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Dayton Awards; DISNEY’S NEWSIES, ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, Human Race Theatre Company & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; DISNEY’S NEWSIES, ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, Human Race Theatre Company & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
SEASONED GREETINGS '23! Opens at Ohio Theatre Lima

The Avante Garage Theatre Company opens their Holiday Show 'Seasoned Greetings '23' on December 14 with performances continuing on December 15, 16, 21, 22, 23. This new musical comedy revue features a cast of zany characters in an irreverent send up of dysfunctional family Christmas Gatherings in a Classic 70's Christmas TV Special Format!
BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards December 5th Standings; DISNEY’S NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; INDIGO Leads Best Musical!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Ohio Theatre Lima Will Premiere New Musical DUSTY DIXIE'S DANCE HALL

Ohio Theatre Lima will premiere new musical DUSTY DIXIE'S DANCE HALL. Learn more about the show here!
The Road Theatre Company Unveils 2023-2024 Season of Plays

Get a sneak peek into the upcoming 2023-2024 season at The Road Theatre Company. Discover the exciting lineup of plays you won't want to miss, and mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience. From thrilling dramas to captivating comedies, The Road Theatre Company has something for everyone.
Hit Show FATAL FOLLIES OF '27 Comes To Lima With An All Local Cast!

Tickets are now on sale for Avant Garage's next Dinner Theatre Production - 'Fatal Follies of '27!' An Audience Participation Musical Comedy Murder Mystery written and directed by the Award-Winning team of Michael Bouson and Joe Correll.
Ohio Theatre Lima Announces Grand Opening Of Their Mainstage ONE NIGHT IN FANTASIA

Ohio Theatre Lima announces the grand opening of their mainstage! - a hilarious musical tribute to The Ohio Theatre Lima's night club 'Glory Days' is set to open the Main Stage at the 95 year old Historic Venue.
Ohio Theatre Lima Announces New Show LEE HARVEY AND THE OSWALDS

Tickets are now on sale for The Avante Garage's 'Lee Harvey and the Oswalds - a Funny and Groovy Musical Trip back to the Summer of Love on our Cabaret Stage!
Ohioe Theatre Lima Presents LEE HARVEY AND THE OSWALDS

Tickets are now on sale for The Avante Garage's 'Lee Harvey and the Oswalds - a Funny and Groovy Musical Trip back to the Summer of Love on our Cabaret Stage! Sunday School Teacher, Mrs. Oswald and her children (who are all from different husbands who mysteriously died) have an amateur Garage Band.
World Premiere of SCINTILLA to Open at The Road Theatre Company This Spring

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY has announced the second show of its 2022-2023 Season, the world premiere of SCINTILLA, written by Alessandro Camon and directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky.
Ohio Theatre Lima Announces First Show, SEASONED GREETINGS

Ohio Theatre Lima has announced its first show, Seasoned Greetings! Performances are Friday, December 9th, Saturday, December 10th, Friday, December 16th, Saturday, December 17th.
The Ohio Theatre Lima Announces Upcoming Event Lineup

The Stage Door Canteen & Cabaret (located inside the historic Ohio Theatre Lima and The Avante Garage! is hosting weekly Open Mic Nights on Thursdays 8:00 pm - 10 pm.
Ohio Theatre Lima Opens Stage Door Canteen & Cabaret

PLAYWITHYOURFOOD LLC, the new owners of The Ohio Theatre Lima have announced the soft opening of the Stage Door Canteen & Cabaret. This exciting new 'Big City Style' Venue is a Piano Bar and Performance Space that will offer Handcrafted Cocktails and International 'Bar Foods' alongside Nightly Piano Players and a singing staff (and sometimes singing audience members!)
The Ohio Theatre Lima Opens It's First Business - The Stage Door Canteen Piano Bar & Cabaret

After nearly two years of restoration work, The Ohio Theatre Lima is finally opening its first business - The Stage Door Canteen Piano Bar & Cabaret. Located inside TheOhio Theatre Lima, the Stage Door Canteen Piano Bar and Cabaret is the regions only Piano Bar and joins the growing number of Cabaret Venues popping up in Downtown Lima.

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