Why is dance important to you?
I love the artistry and skill required to perform, and find it the perfect combination of strength and style. Dancing let's me do things I would never be able to do otherwise and express myself in a whole new way. I also love how it can make me feel graceful and powerful at the same time.

How does it feel when performing on stage?
Performing is a special way to show off all the hard work you and your peers have put into making your dance beautiful. It is a bonding experience with your friends and can be so rewarding. 

What is your favorite HCA moment? When you think about your dance training, what comes to mind?  
One of my favorite memories from dance was learning "Snow" from the Nutcracker with some of my friends. I had to stay late after class to do it, but I was always so happy. It was challenging and much hardwr than any other dane I had ever done and I loved pushing myself to do better every time.

What has been your most fulfilling directorial  and/or acting experience at HCA? 
Why? I have two - one was the development of the video production education programming that was first part of ESL's programming, and then became part of the HCA's. Video production is a popular art form, and for the HCA to be able to offer classes in this area helps to add to the diversity of their programming. The other was the painting of the seascape on the old out buildings (in the days before the beautiful new building was constructed) for the summer production of Twelfth Night. I enjoy set and costume design as much as acting and directing (sometimes more), and that was probably the biggest scene I had painted (a shout out to the teens that volunteered to paint the background for me, as well).

Your family have been wonderful supporters.  Why do you choose to support the HCA theater community? 
grew up in Hopkinton and was one of the ESL "originals" (Kelly Grill, Paul Champlin, Mary Scarlata-Rowe, me). HCA to me is an expansion of the arts community - encapsulating many art forms. Even though I have not been able to be actively involved in the past few years, the fact that there is always activity at the HCA, even through the pandemic, tells me that this is a valuable asset to the community that should and will be supported.

You are one of ESL Theater founders.  Did you ever imagine it would grow to what it is today? I honestly did not. This was Kelly's vision from the start, and I couldn't be more proud of anyone for realizing that vision than I am of Kelly.