Group of people in colorful clothing performing a dance or theatrical act against a bright purple background.
Two dancers engaged in a performance, with one person holding the other's face gently, on a dance studio floor. In the background, a child kneels and appears to be joining or observing, with another person standing nearby.
Two people engaged in a physical fight, one person grabbing the other by the hair, in a dark setting.
A woman lying on a vintage-style sofa with her legs over a man sitting next to her. The woman is wearing a dress and boots, and the man is dressed in dark clothing. A small table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses is next to the sofa. The scene appears to be from a theatrical performance with a dark, ornate background.
A man and woman share an intimate moment, holding each other's faces with their foreheads touching, in a dimly lit setting.

Consent is Key to Effective Collaboration.

Intimacy Choreography is a specialized artistic technique for effectively crafting performances of heightened emotional and physical intimacy, as well as an ethical approach to performances in which actors are asked to leverage their lived identities onstage. As an Intimacy Choreographer for theatre and Intimacy Coordinator for film, I facilitate clear communication between actors, directors, and production teams as well as creating moving and memorable choreography that supports storytelling while making performances sustainable for performers over time.

I do this by advocating for consent throughout the artistic process, facilitating clear boundary communication, and crafting specific, detailed choreography for performances of intimacy, ranging from kisses to graphic simulations of intercourse. I also support policy development and implementation.

My goal is always to support artistic teams in consensually crafting powerful performances.

A moment from THE INHERITANCE: PART 2 at Geffen Playhouse, choreographed by Amanda Rose

Qualifications

My practice is rooted in research, experience, and training. I am…

…Co-Founder and Editor of The Journal of Consent-Based Performance, the first peer-reviewed journal for research related to consent and intimacy in performance.

…Co-Founder of the Rocky Mountain Artists Safety Alliance, which established a platform of disclosure, informed consent, and centering safe practices within the performance industry in Colorado and the surrounding geographical areas.

…Theatrical Intimacy Education Guiding Faculty who trains future intimacy choreographers and coordinators across the globe.

…a consent consultant, intimacy choreographer, and intimacy director who has trained with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (formerly Intimacy Directors International), Moving Body Arts, and Intimacy Professionals Association as well as earning all levels of the TIE Diploma

…Mental Health First Aid certified. I have also earned IPA’s Emotional Intelligence for Intimacy Coordinators Certificate and Certification in Culture, Language, and Social Practice (CLASP) Mediation.

…a facilitating faculty of, and ongoing mentor for, the annual Theatrical Intimacy Education Educator Advocate Program.

  • Two men on the floor, one lying down with head on a pillow and the other leaning over, both looking at the camera, against a black background.

    The Inheritance: Part 1 (2022)

  • Group of people performing on stage with a purple-lit background, some are sitting, kneeling, and standing, engaged in a dance or theatrical performance.

    The Inheritance: Part 2 (2022)

  • Theater scene with two performers in a passionate embrace on stage, illuminated with dramatic blue lighting, with a backdrop resembling a stylized cityscape and celestial objects overhead.

    A Little Night Music (2023)

  • A man and a woman sit on a vintage-style sofa on a stage set with dark wood paneling. The woman is reclining with her head resting on the armrest, looking at the camera, wearing a patterned blouse and a skirt. The man is sitting upright, with one arm on the back of the sofa and the other on his lap, looking off to the side, wearing a black clerical shirt and black pants. There is a small side table next to the sofa with a bottle of pink champagne and glasses.

    A Little Night Music (2023)

  • Two young men are sitting close together in a dark setting, with one resting his head on the other's shoulder and holding hands.

    Poltergeist (2019)

  • A man and a woman sharing a kiss on stage, with the woman leaning in to kiss the man's cheek. The man has curly hair and is wearing a colorful, patterned shirt, while the woman has brown hair with a decorative hair accessory and is dressed in a green, glittery top.

    The Drowsy Chaperone (2017)

  • Three men are on stage, with two of them in an intense confrontation at the center. The man on the left is grabbing the face of the man on the right, who is also holding the other's waist. A third man in the background is standing with a serious expression, observing the scene.

    The Inheritance: Part 2 (2022)

  • Two men are passionately embracing on a stage, one kneeling with their face in the other's shoulder, with a cardboard box labeled "Toby" in front of them. A third person stands in the background silhouetted against a vertical purple light.

    The Inheritance: Part 2 (2022)

  • A man with a beard and curly hair gently holds a woman's face with one hand, closening their foreheads. The woman has dark wavy hair and wears a blue floral dress. The scene is intimate, set against a dark background.

    Uncle Vanya (2022)

  • A theatrical scene with two actors; one appears distressed and the other comforting, on a dark stage with a table covered in a white cloth.

    Poltergeist (2019)

  • Devised Theatre Intensive Boundary Practice Workshop

  • Four actors in costume performing on stage, with two of them engaging in a romantic scene and the other two acting in a separate scene in the background.

    A Midsummer Night's Dream (2022)

  • Group of performers on stage in colorful costumes, with some wearing face masks, surrounded by pink and purple fog, during a theatrical performance.

    A Midsummer Night's Dream (2022)

Selected Recent Credits

A moment from UNCLE VANYA at Pasadena Playhouse, PC

Geffen Playhouse Los Angeles, CA

Sylvia, Sylvia, Sylvia (2026) • Noises Off! (2025) • POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive (2024) • Every Brilliant Thing (2023) • The Inheritance: Part 1 (2022) •The Inheritance: Part 2 (2022)

La Mirada Theatre La Mirada, CA

Sweeney Todd (2025) • Jersey Boys (2024)

North Coast Repertory Theatre Solana Beach, CA

Intimate Apparel (2024)

Santa Monica Playhouse Los Angeles, CA

Women of Zalongo (2023)

Pasadena Playhouse Pasadena, CA

A Little Night Music (2023) • Sanctuary City (2022) • Uncle Vanya (2022)