As a child with an overactive imagination, I started day dreaming about fantastical events that might unfold in my life to make it more interesting. My first attempt at writing a play was entitled “Aristotle in Dockers” and centered around two friends arguing over a stylish pair of wrinkle-free pants. My writing adventure continued from this point on.  My imagination is one of my greatest gifts.  

I currently teach Theatre Arts at Etiwanda High School (Etiwanda, CA) and live in Rancho Cucamonga with my wife April, three children (Ella, Fia, and Adie), and two cats (Lucy and Zelda). 

Lover of Nikes, a good workout, delicious food, and an exciting basketball game (Go Zags!). I am a semi-regular guy who thinks deeply and critically about our world. I address issues in my plays that I feel are challenging, exciting, and relevant for young actors to perform.  

I am always looking for ways to improve and connect with others. 

Notable Awards and Productions:

• Poquoson High School's production of "Virtual Family" was crowned 2015 Virginia High School League Group 3A state champion!
• "Butterfly Queen" won the 2013 Rancho Cucamonga One-Act Competition.
• "Chemo Girl" won the 2012 Rancho Cucamonga One-Act Competition. I wrote the Chemo Girl collection of plays when I was undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma.  
• POUND was recognized by the California Educational Theatre Association as Best Ensemble in 2008.  
• The Art of Rejection was the winner of the 2007 Rancho Cucamonga High School One-Act Festival.  
• Strings Attached was awarded regional runner-up by the California Educational Theatre Festival 2007.  

Education:

• M.F.A. from California State University, Fullerton
• B.A. from Gonzaga University.
• Shakespeare Academy for Educators at the Huntington Library.
  
  

"The greatest playground in the world is the stage.  The monkey bars are never the same."