The Why Collective

The Why Collective is a group of interdisciplinary artists who create with the goal of amplifying marginalized voices through the practice of theater, performance art, and experience design. We employ a round table style devising process on each of our projects, and believe strongly in a non-hierarchical structure. Our performances often include music, movement, interactive technology, poetry, design visual art, ASL artistry, and more.

I have been a core member of the collective since 2022, and this gallery of photos includes some of my favorite projects we’ve worked on together:

Words of the Prophets - a new play by Vayl Larkin - Role: Scenic Designer

She Breathes Fire - a fantastical devised opera for voice and movement - Role: Designer and Stage Manager

MIXT: A Living Gallery (versions in 2024-25) - an interdisciplinary showcase experience - Role: Scenic Designer and Associate Producer