I’ve mainly written about arts/culture and local NYC happenings, typically focusing on theatre/performance, nightlife, art, comedy, queerness, food, and sexuality.
Bylines in The Nation, MEL, Bedford + Bowery, Extra Crispy, INTO, Per La Mente, Bitch Media, Gothamist, Howlround, PAPER Magazine, and more.
From 2015-2020, I wrote two weekly event listings for the hyperlocal NYC publication Bedford + Bowery: one for art openings, and one for performances.
I am always looking for freelance work— Contact me! I have nearly a decade of experience in copywriting and content marketing; work samples available upon request.
SELECTED CLIPS:
performance
Questioning the Casting and the Hump (Howlround)
Sabine Women, Satire, and What Is Truly 'Daring'? (Howlround)
"I'm asking you to stop": What 'The Qualms' Ignores (Howlround)
A Williamsburg comedy theater shuts down, but its community does not (Brokelyn)
Interview with Great Comet composer Dave Malloy (Bedford + Bowery)
Interview with comedian Bridget Everett (B+B)
Interview With Disabled Burlesque Performer Cerebral Pussy (NYU Local)
Free Theater Space in NYC? Meet the Folks Making It Possible (B+B)
Feature on Shakina Nayfack's 'Post-Op' (B+B)
A Sci-Fi B-Movie for the Musical Stage (Howlround)
art
An Artistic Exploration of Love and Biohacking (GARAGE)
Reclaiming the Trauma of ‘Clown Torture’ (GARAGE)
This Exhibition Spotlights The ‘Prophet’ of Queer Performance (GARAGE)
In A New Art Show, Sephora Meets Imperialism’s Evils (GARAGE)
Can You Fix Capitalism From the Inside? A New Exhibition Asks. (GARAGE)
Interview with NYC documentary photographer Walter Wlodarczyk (B+B)
Jemima Kirke of Girls Talks Painting, Marriage, and #MeToo (B+B)
Neon Artist Kate Hush Places Fierce Women in the Spotlight (PAPER)
This Museum Has 'Expanded Visions' For Queering and Preserving Art (B+B)
Q+A with Queer Feminist Ceramic Artist Caitlin Rose Sweet (PAPER)
Profile on artist Eric Corriel's algorithmic visual rendering of his hard drive (B+B)
sexuality
How the Voyeuristic World of Timestop Porn Entered the Mainstream (MEL)
The YouTubers Who Destroy Their Suits to Get You Off (MEL)
Tumblr Users Spent Years Reporting Child Porn. They Say The Site Ignored Them. (MEL)
Another Sex Toy Company Says MTA Advertising Jerked Them Around (B+B)
The ‘Retweet Slaves’ Who Worship Their Dommes On Twitter (MEL)
The Dominatrix Duo Demystifying Kink On Periscope (MEL)
A Review of Katharine Gates's Deviant Desires (The Nation)
This "GLOW" Is Better Than Your Shade: BDSM Consent Done Right (Bitch Media)
James Deen, Stoya, And Actually Talking About Porn (NYU Local)
Not-So-Sexy: New NYC Porn Festival Draws Mixed Reactions (NYU Local)
NYU's Sexual Misconduct Training: Better Than Nothing? (NYU Local)
local
At Cuomo’s Marijuana Listening Session, High Hopes for Legalization (B+B)
Nightlife Advocates and Politicians Want to Dance on the Grave of NYC's Cabaret Law (B+B)
Coffee Carts Around Trump Tower Are Still Suffering (Extra Crispy)
Mr. Lower East Side Returns, But Suffers Premature Evacuation (B+B)
6 Things to Know About Making DIY Spaces Work (B+B)
The 8 Best Bar Bathrooms in Brooklyn (Brokelyn)
Thousands March to Trump Tower in Post-Election Anger (B+B)
food
When Vegan Influencers Stop Being Vegan, The Backlash Can Be Brutal (VICE)
After Popping Up in Clubs, Kichin Opens a Restaurant of Its Own (B+B)
Immersive Dining Experiences Whet More Than Just The Appetite (Per La Mente)
The Elaborate, Messy Creation of Edible Art (Per La Mente)
Where to Find the Best Frozen Treats in NYC (Gothamist)
The 16 Best Underrated Brunch Spots in NYC (Gothamist)
After a Long Wait, Chuko Ramen's Bushwick Location is Open (B+B)
Alamo Drafthouse To Offer Vegan Menu (B+B)
La Nacional Will Reopen, Seeking To Be 'More Authentic Than Ever' (B+B)
travel & lifestyle
The Surprisingly Bold Door Colors Buyers Loved in 2024 (Apartment Therapy)
What to Actually Expect When You Move Abroad (AT)
How to Move to Denmark and Live Your Best Hygge Life (AT)
You Can Still Build a House Like a Sears Kit Home (AT)
5 Film and Home Pros Reveal the Biggest Lighting Mistakes You're Making (AT)
The Ridiculously Obvious Reason Your House Isn’t Selling (AT)
content marketing
Fun, fierce gifts for Leo season — gift guide for SmartGift showcasing a curated selection of products from the online gifting startup’s retail partners
Move over gift cards, digital gifting is here — blog for SmartGift’s website detailing how the company’s digital gifting services are superior to gift cards
Celebrate National Popcorn Day with these corny gifts — gift guide for SmartGift promoting products from The Popcorn Factory
Wind Farms Need Dust Control for Safe and Efficient Operations — ghostwritten company blog post for Midwest Industrial Supply
PrEP 101: Everything You Need To Know About Truvada — ghostwritten blog post for LGBTQ healthcare provider
Coping With Cataracts: Symptoms and Treatment Options — ghostwritten blog post for Icon Eyecare
A Patient’s Guide to Glaucoma — ghostwritten company blog post for KE Eye Centers of Texas
Link to examples of gifting-oriented product descriptions written for SmartGift’s Pinterest page, featured retailers include 1-800 Flowers, SmartWool, Pandora Jewelry, Origins, MAC, Tory Burch, and ReserveBar
photos by Cassidy Dawn Graves
"art" photo by Anthony Disparte for PAPER Magazine