Hey All,

I'm a theatre artist and musician based in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to creating and taking in art, I enjoy biking, hiking, kayaking - mostly anything outdoors- exploring other cities and countries, learning about body movement and anatomy/pilates/different somatic methods/spinal release, meeting people, and building community. I love talking big picture and cooking/eating good food.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people,
To share ideas, food, experiences, places
To share with others the Cleveland that I love
To travel to other places and learn

Interests

• arts
• music festivals
• pilates
• gardening
• music
• piano
• hiking
• kayaking
• anatomy
• food
• theatre
• biking
• local food
• local history
• community building
• movement
• musical theatre
• theatre of the oppressed
• hiking mountains
• movement medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:

Laura Nyro, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Tank and the Bangas, Moses Sumney, Anderson .Paak, Noname, Joanna Newsome, Ben Folds, Ani DiFranco, Fleet Foxes, Janis Joplin, Toe, Kaki King, Kendrick Lamar, Maxwell, Alicia Keys, Janis Joplin, Nina Simone, Ravyn Lenae, Beirut, Gustavo Santaolalla, The Shins, Erykah Badu, Phox, Beirut, Kate Bush, The Beths, Lianne LaHavas, Courtney Barnett.

Books:
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek - Annie Dillard
The Prophet - Kahlil Gibran
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues - Tom Robbins
American Gods - Neil Gaiman
Anything Murakami - 1Q84, Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World, Norwegian Wood....

Movies:
Amelie, The Edukators, Motorcycle Diaries, Harold and Maude, Monsoon Wedding, Central Station, Be Back Soon, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Life is Beautiful

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In Sweden's archipelago - kayaked to and camped on an island with a dear friend. It was beautiful!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Pilates, (I'm certified), including spinal release/lengthening, core work, muscle balance, etc. I can also teach piano and singing.

I want to learn more about environmental sustainability, performance art, music, community organizing. I would love to learn Spanish. I'd love to learn more about ethical, inclusive city planning.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to share food, cooking, conversation, music, body movement.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Sweden