About Us

I’ve always been captivated by storytelling that stirs the soul — from the swell of a melody that touches the heart to the majesty of a panorama unfolding before the eyes, a flash of truth that catches the breath, or an eloquent silence that says everything words cannot. Theatre and film have long been woven into my life, sparking moments that evoke emotion, provoke thought, and nourish the spirit, the best of which echo long after the lights come up.

When I founded PickleStar Entertainment, it was a natural extension of that lifelong love — a way to champion storytelling that’s both artful and accessible, imaginative and intelligent. I approach projects with equal parts heart and discernment, asking not just is it beautiful? but will it connect?

Working alongside two of my four sons has made this journey even richer. Together, we look for projects that resonate across generations — entertainment that’s sophisticated, relevant, and promising both artistically and commercially.

My love of the arts extends beyond producing. I proudly serve on the Board of The New York Pops, supporting its mission to bring music education and opportunities to New York City public school students. A graduate of Boston University, I’m a three-time Tony Award® nominee, a member of The Broadway League, and the author of three published books.

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I grew up on a steady diet of Broadway shows, but it wasn’t until I saw the 2013 revival of “Pippin” as a teenager that I was really bitten by the theatre bug.

While getting my undergraduate degree in advertising from Boston University, I interned for a year at the American Repertory Theater, and when I moved to New York to pursue my Masters in Integrated Marketing at New York University, I continued my part-time work in the industry. I got to see the ins and outs of Broadway in a variety of capacities including marketing at Marathon Digital and The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, group ticket sales at Davenport Theatrical Enterprises, front-of-house duties at “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at the Lyric Theatre, and merchandise sales at several Broadway and off-Broadway theatres.

Currently, in addition to consulting for PickleStar Theatricals, I am the owner and founder of Neon Lights Digital Media, a boutique social media agency specializing in clients in theatre and the arts. Previously I was the Account Coordinator at Marathon Digital and the site manager for Did They Like It?.

My first Broadway show—at the age of four—was “Beauty and the Beast” and I’ve been a passionate theatre fan ever since, expanding my knowledge of the industry whenever possible.

As an undergrad at Georgetown University, I interned at The Kennedy Center, and my senior thesis focused on the impact of the musical “Hamilton” on the legacy and memory of Eliza Hamilton, Alexander’s wife. While pursuing my J.D. at Fordham University School of Law, I interned in the theatre and entertainment industries at such organizations as Disney Theatrical Group, Lincoln Center, and Concord Music, as well as at several prominent entertainment law firms in Manhattan. I’m also a published law journal author in the area of intellectual property, media, and entertainment law, having written an article on the fair use doctrine as it relates to the commercial theatre industry. In addition, I hold an M.B.A. degree from the University of Miami Herbert Business School, where I focused on finance and investments.

Outside of PickleStar, I am a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.