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I am attracted to the story that involves emotion.

I try to read the script as many different times and with each reading sometime different emerges from the script. After my analysis I search for words that will speak to the mood, emotion, theme, and/or feel of the script. Once I have developed the words that address the script, I look for images. In particular I look for an image that incorporates my interpretation of the script. By providing both words and an image, I hope that the combination of both will spark the imagination of the production team. This image also remains with me, in the subconscious, as I work with the actors on the production. When I work with actors I love challenging and encouraging them to take risks. Actors should be free to make choices and trust that I'll guide, help, and incorporate those discoveries. 

​Communication, education, and laughter will always follow me in each of my productions. I say this because whether I’m working with a team member on the production team or an actor, I must be able to communicate with them in a manner that is beneficial, effective, and if working with a student, a manner that helps guide them and encourages them to grow in their field. I’m still starting off in my career, but when I have worked with new actors and designers I have been successful because of these beliefs.

When I was working on Dead Man's Cell Phone I used the playwright, Sarah Ruhl's continual reference of Edward Hopper painting as both the starting point for my production team but also for a moment when Jean was left alone at the dinner. Hopper's painting "Automat" was the main image that I used. Because of this image, we were able to bring to life this image in a contemporary setting. This image also influenced the actress who played Jean, along with myself over the course of the production.
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Photo taken by Anthony Pellecchia
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Cover Photo: Arcadia, taken by Raimondo Genna

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