I’m a writer and artist based in Massachusetts. I’m the author of three books of peer-reviewed nonfiction in the field of disability studies. Because I’m secretly a huge theater nerd and couldn’t keep that hidden forever, I also wrote and co-produced a play that continued my work exploring the ongoing opioid epidemic. Throughout these projects, I’ve been thankful to be supported by the New England Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the Boston Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.
But since the most recent invasion of Ukraine began, I’ve become obsessed with all things related to the former Soviet Union. Drawing on my background in writing and performance — and as a Ukrainian myself — I’ve worked on a sitcom about East Germany (optioned by Readymade Films in 2024), a musical about Vladimir Putin (still available if you’re interested!), and am currently writing a biography of an early Soviet political figure.
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