Sabrina is a specialist in actor training, physical theatre, and collaborative theatre-making.
I approach my work through the belief that theatre is an essential tool for democracy and social change. As an educator, I focus primarily on equitable and antiracist actor training while empowering each student to develop and take pride in their individual artistic identity. In addition to cultivating a collaborative classroom and rehearsal environent, I commonly use improvisation to unlock students’ personal connection to and understanding of material. It is important that my students feel like they can impact our classroom, school, and community culture through their individual identities and perspectives. Part of the beauty and messiness of collaboration involves decentralizing power and inviting everyone to stand in their own wisdom and authenticity. When each student is respected and nurtured, the strength of the community as a whole grows.
As An Educator
Full resumé available upon request
New York University, Program in Education Theater
New York, NY
Adjunct Professor - Undergraduate & Graduate Courses
Grace Church School, High School Division
New York, NY
Founding Director of High School Theatre Program
Freelance Teaching Artist and Monologue Coach
New York, NY
The American School In Switzerland
Lugano, Switzerland
Middle School Summer Theatre Director & Teacher
Photo courtesy of Trusty Sidekick Theatre
Classes Taught:
Devised Theatre
Movement for Actors
Voice & Text (Linklater)
Contemporary Scene Study (Stanislavski, Meisner, Brestoff)
Character Study
Shakespeare
Lecoq & Neutral Mask
Commedia dell’Arte & Clowning
Solo Performance
Musical Theatre
Understanding Diversity & Teaching Pluralism Through Theatre
Dance (Jazz, Modern)
Read more about Sabrina’s work as an educator through the voice of her students:
“Redefining Theatre: We Wear The Mask” - Grace Gazette, student-run newspaper
“Grace’s Not-So_Cursed Production of Macbeth” - Grace Gazette, student-run newspaper