Hometown: I was born in Vancouver, but I grew up in a small town called Cochrane, Alberta!
Education: This past June, I graduated from Capilano University’s Acting for Stage and Screen program.
What influenced you to pursue a career in theatre?
I really got into theatre in high school, which started as a hobby. A lot of my influence started with being moved by watching other actors’ performances in plays. Starting as an audience member and experiencing how theatre could make me feel was what pushed me to start exploring it myself.
As soon as I started acting, I completely fell in love with it and had a gut feeling I wanted to pursue it post-grad. I knew that pursuing a post-secondary education in Vancouver was something I wanted to do, but taking that leap was quite terrifying.
My drama teacher at the time, Dustin Whetton, really motivated and encouraged me to take that next step in my career, which I am eternally grateful for, so he is definitely a huge influence for me as well.
What do you love about theatre?
I’ve always loved the rush and excitement that theatre gives me both as an actor and an audience member. It’s such a great vessel for storytelling, and I love that there’s always a new perspective to be gained. I also quite enjoy the process when it comes to theatre; getting to work on a piece of art for weeks or even months on end is such a gratifying experience and really bonds you with the people around you.
With acting specifically, I find it really pushes me as a performer, and I love that I get to learn something new with every show I do. Whether you’re in tech, an actor, or even an audience member, theatre is this big, beautiful machine that has a place for everyone, and I love that I get to be a part of it as my career!
Which plays and musicals were you in, and what were your roles?
My recent credits include:
- Jo March in Little Women, directed by Bob Frazer
- Grace Fryer in Radium Girls, directed by Gillian Barber
- 303 in Hot Garbage, directed by Camille Marie-Arellano
- ‘C’ in The Giftbox, directed by Lauren Barbosa
- Suzanne Prevot in The Hello Girls, directed by Dustin Whetton
What has been your favourite role in your career so far, and why?
My favourite role so far has definitely been Jo March, which I got to perform earlier this year in February. Little Women has been one of my favourite stories since I was a kid, and Jo March was a dream role of mine for a long time. So I felt super grateful to be a part of telling that story.
I’d also say it was a favourite role of mine because of Jo’s fearless, passionate persona. It really pushed me out of my comfort zone at first, and I felt a lot of growth as an actor throughout the process. I also felt very inspired in that role because of the example it sets for young female artists. And it was super empowering to tell a story that allows women to fearlessly pursue their dreams regardless of patriarchal obstacles.
If you hadn’t become a performer, what might you have pursued professionally?
Before acting, I was convinced I would be a Marine Biologist, but I lost passion for that after discovering how scary the ocean was (I unfortunately have a fear of fish)… If I didn’t end up pursuing acting and performing, I think I would veer towards behind-the-camera work in film, and pursue directing and cinematography (which is still something I would like to explore alongside my acting career!).
Career goals?
Currently, my career goals lie in wanting to break into the theatre and film scene more, and connect myself with lots of amazing artists in the process! I would love to be able to write and direct my own play, and at some point in my career I would love to experience being in a one-woman show (especially since reading ‘The Shape of a Girl’ by Joan MacLeod, which is my favourite play!).
I think it would also be awesome to be in a role that allows me to travel and learn more about performance methods and works internationally. Most of all, I want to continue to push myself to grow as an actor, and I’d love to pick up as many skills as I can throughout my career.
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