Get to Know Joan:

Seven Fun Facts about Joan:

Hometown: Binghamton, NY
First onstage role: Flying Monkey in The Wizard of Oz (age 8)
Most interesting non-theater job: Historical Interpreter/Tour Guide at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
Coffee drink of choice: Dirty Chai with 2 shots of espresso (which I believe some would call a filthy chai...)
Favorite song: Cactus Tree by Joni Mitchell
Favorite movie: Either All About Eve or Ever After
Favorite Shakespeare quote:
"From women's eyes, this doctrine I derive:
They sparkle still the right Promethean fire.
They are the books, the arts, the academes
That show, contain, and nourish all the world."
(Berowne, Love's Labours Lost)

As a Theater Artist, I believe whole-heartedly in:

Live theater's capacity to inspire empathy through shared experiences
Art as a vehicle for positive change in the world
The responsibility of white cis-het artists to uplift marginalized voices and help create theater spaces that are anti-racist and LGBTQ+-inclusive
The vital importance of accessible arts education
The transformative and transgressive power of comedy
Music as a powerful vehicle for storytelling

Joan can often be seen portraying....

Rehearsal photo taken by Ariel Tatum!

•The tragic, noble heroine

•The good-natured best friend

•The sarcastic cynic with a drink in their hand

•The lovable dumbass

•The problem solver who is unfortunately surrounded

by idiots