I come from a long line of theatre people — I am the third generation in a family whose life has been intertwined with the stage for nearly seventy-five years. My grandfather, a member of the founding committee of the local State Theatre, served as its first stage manager and had the honor of striking the inaugural gong at the theatre’s very first performance.

After building his career in several other theatres, my father spent ten years as a senior actor in that institution and continued to appear on various professional stages across the country throughout his long career. Behind the scenes, my grandmother worked as a dedicated seamstress, while my mother contributed as a props manager, both of them supporting countless productions with tireless commitment and craftsmanship. My sister is also an actress, pursuing her own artistic path on the stage of another state theatre.