A friend once told me that I have a way of putting words to things that they didn’t even realize had been at the tip of their mind all along.
I hope that my writing makes someone smile. I hope to highlight the little moments that are actually the big ones. I write to bring out the idiosyncrasies of life, take a chance to say what goes unsaid, and tell stories that can gently shake the world.
Phoenix
I began developing Phoenix at the Eugene O’Neill Theater in the spring of 2018 and in the spring of 2019 I directed its premiere performance at Emerson College.
Phoenix is the story of a woman trapped inside of a box and placed as a piece of art in a gallery. Through a series of visitors, flashbacks, take-out food, dancing and dresses the audience experiences life from Ash’s world of 6 walls and 8 corners.
If you are interested in learning more, obtaining a writing sample, or viewing footage please contact me.
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Other works in development
a short film called Stick Bug, a play about ancient Rome, a TV show about Hot Dogs (of all meanings of the word), and a TV show about Napkins (with a twist)
“The rehearsal process of Phoenix was one of immense collaboration and exploration. Talia gave each actor full rein to develop their characters in a way that they saw fulfilling and authentic. We as actors were encouraged to play and yell and explode, and no matter what, we were held and uplifted in the space. It was the most safe and freeing rehearsal process I have ever experienced and it reignited my love of acting”
— Julianna Egidio, Actor
“Because of my experience playing Ash, I now feel like I can do anything. Thank you for everything you gave to us with this.”
—Chloe Kerwin, Actor
Talia is a dream collaborator to work with - always prepared, always game, always positive, and steps up when you need it the most. Her playful nature in the room is unmatched and her drive to understand the text makes every new play better. Equal parts talented actor, mover, director and writer - Talia is the best.
— SMJ, Playwright