Services
The work below reflects a creative practice rooted in storytelling, performance, education, and community building. Over the years, that work has grown into collaborations with schools, theaters, organizations, artists, and community spaces looking to create meaningful experiences through the arts.
Whether you are developing a project, curating a conversation, building community engagement, or looking for creative collaboration, feel free to reach out and start the conversation.
Ways We Can Collaborate
Creative Coaching & Personal Development
Public Speaking & Storytelling Engagements
Poetry Performances & Featured Readings
Workshop Facilitation & Arts Education
Creative Direction & Project Development
Writing Support & Creative Feedback
Community Engagement Programming
Podcast, Panel, & Media Appearances
Theater & Spoken Word Facilitation
Collaborative Creative Partnerships
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BUILDING CREATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH STORYTELLING & COMMUNITY
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![Creative community gathering hosted by Rooftop Poets in Hartford Connecticut featuring local artists, poets, and entrepreneurs networking together at a live arts event.]()
Make it to the Rooftop
A traveling creative gathering built for artists, thinkers, and community builders to share resources, create together, and build meaningful relationships across Hartford.
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![Rooftop Poetry podcast and creative storytelling platform featuring interviews and conversations with artists, poets, and community leaders.]()
Rising to The Rooftop
A podcast and storytelling platform highlighting the journeys of artists, creatives, and community leaders using their work to build culture, inspire change, and impact their communities.
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![Live creative arts showcase and performance series featuring poetry, theater, music, and collaborative storytelling projects presented by Rooftop Poets.]()
Breaking Even
A collaborative production space where emerging artists develop theater pieces, books reads, concerts, and experimental works in front of live audiences and creative communities.
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![Interactive poetry performance and book launch event by Rooftop Poets featuring spoken word, storytelling, and community engagement around creativity and ADHD.]()
Incomplete Launch Party
An audience interactive performing experience centered around A Collection of Incompletes II, blending live performance, conversation, and creative reflection around growth.
EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & CREATIVE MENTORSHIP
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![Theater instructor and spoken word educator teaching creative arts curriculum at Greater Hartford Arts Academy in Hartford Connecticut.]()
Theater Instructor
From student to educator, developing theater curriculum and leading creative learning experiences for youth through the Greater Hartford Arts Academy Half Day Program for over four years.
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![Youth theater workshop and storytelling program led through HartBeat Ensemble helping students create community-based theater performances.]()
Youth Play Institute Coordinator
Guiding young artists through transforming community interviews, personal stories, and lived experiences into collaborative theater performances through HartBeat Ensemble’s Youth Play Institute.
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![Spoken word poetry workshop facilitator leading youth storytelling and performance development through theater and creative writing programs.]()
Finding My Voice Facilitator
Facilitating spoken word and storytelling workshops that help young creatives explore identity, lived experience, and personal expression through poetry and performance.
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![Youth poetry and theater mentorship program for children and teens focused on creativity, confidence, and community engagement.]()
Maplewood Troupe Leader
Leading youth-centered poetry, theater, and creative expression programs designed to help young people build confidence, collaboration, and communication skills through the arts.
PERFORMANCE, STORYTELLING & CREATIVE PRACTICE
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Nzima's Poetry Cafe
Watch Laugh as a guest on a show sharing a bit about poetry with other colleagues!
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![“Featured poet and storyteller participating in a live literary reading series focused on poetry, creative writing, and spoken word performance.”]()
Sonders Reading Series Featured Poet
Featured among regional writers and performers in a reading series focused on creative writing, storytelling, and holding space for literary artist.
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![Spoken word artist and actor performing in the solo theater production Where We Stand through HartBeat Ensemble, blending poetry, storytelling, and live performance.]()
Where We Stand Actor
Performed in Where We Stand, a poetic one-person production exploring humanity and accountability. Through HartBeat Ensemble using theater as a space for dialogue and reflection.
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![Featured spoken word poet performing original poetry at Enfield’s Annual Poetry Festival community arts and literary event.]()
Enfield's Annual Poetry Festival Featured Poet
Featured poet contributing original work and live performance to a community celebration of creativity, language, and artistic expression.
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![Central Connecticut State University acting graduate and spoken word artist performing on stage during theater training and live performance of Laramie Project written by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project]()
B.F.A Acting Graduate CCSU
Graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting, building a foundation in theater performance, storytelling, directing, collaboration, and creative expression.
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![Spoken word performer participating in Fatherhood Monologues through The Manhood Tree exploring fatherhood, masculinity, and personal storytelling.]()
Fatherhood Manologues
Participant in Cohort Two of Fatherhood Monologues through The Manhood Tree, developing performance pieces centered on fatherhood, masculinity, vulnerability, and personal storytelling.
Leadership & Creative Development
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![Artists of Color Accelerate Fellowship cohort photo featuring Connecticut artists, creatives, and cultural leaders participating in collaborative arts leadership and community impact programming.]()
Artist of Color Accelerate Fellowship
Selected as part of the Artists of Color Accelerate Fellowship, a Hartford-based initiative supporting artists of color through collaboration, professional development, and community-centered creative projects. Working alongside fellow artists and cultural leaders, the fellowship focused on strengthening artistic practice, building sustainable creative opportunities, and contributing to a larger vision of elevating Hartford’s arts and culture ecosystem.
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![Through The Teaching Artist Hub, teaching artists and arts educators participating in a Connecticut teaching artist mentorship and community engagement focused on creative education and professional development.]()
Teaching Artist Mentorship
Selected to participate in a Teaching Artist mentorship initiative focused on strengthening arts education, community engagement, and creative leadership. Collaborating with emerging artists and educators while developing practices around facilitation, curriculum building, and using the arts as a tool for community connection and growth.
