March 27, 2017 - "I was a really shy kid and found it difficult to express myself without feeling incredibly self-conscious. Theater became a sanctuary that gave me the tools to grow in confidence, expression and ultimately inspired that shy kid I once was Read More

March 05, 2016 - “If you asked me at eight years old what I wanted to be when I grew up, actor/stage manager/writer/director certainly would not have been the answer. I was probably going for something like a mermaid (I lived for The Little Mermaid), or an Read More

July 01, 2020 - Welcome to July, folks. I know there’s so much going on, but I encourage you to incorporate the arts into your routines. There are plenty of opportunities for socially distanced and virtual arts, and they provide a way to entertain, Read More

August 11, 2020 - “I am an actor and musical theater student at Ohio Northern University, born and raised just north of Columbus. I did a lot of theater through classes and community shows ever since I was about five-years old, but high school was when I Read More

February 04, 2021 - “Having moved 36 times in my life, I am uniquely wired to adapt to new surroundings, new circumstances. Between that phenomenon and my love of theatrical improv, I maybe had a smoother transition into the chaotic world offered up in 2020 Read More

June 01, 2022 - June and summer have finally arrived! Summer in Columbus is marked by festivals (nine days until the Columbus Arts Festival. And yes, I am counting), food trucks, and lots of art to enjoy. But before we get to the Arts Festival, let’s kick Read More

June 22, 2022 - This weekend is actually a big weekend for me. My brother is finally trusting me to take my two nephews with me to some events around Columbus. I immediately went to columbusmakesart.com/events to find some family friendly activities that Read More