This production served as my theatrical directorial debut as a part of the UMass advanced directing showcase. Swallow, by Stef Smith, dives into a world of emotional turbulence as the lives of an agoraphobic artist, an alcoholic divorcé and a transgender social worker overlap and intertwine as they fight to find stability and self-acceptance. Swallow is a tale of survival, compassion, individuality and perseverance. 

I was so drawn to this story because of its malleable nature. The script does not detail any set design, sound design, or costume design elements. As a first-time director, this script gave me phenomenal freedom to be able to explore various iterations of the world. I brought three simple props into the world of the play, a block, a chair, and a doorframe, which the cast members moved, pushed, sat on, sat under, swung around, and molded into our world. I was so lucky to get such a talented cast for this show and I hope to direct soon again.