Work With Amy
I am a journalist, performer, puppeteer, and teaching artist based in Chicago. I work with publications, schools, theaters, organizations, and individuals who want to communicate more clearly, tell stronger stories, or explore new ways of creating and connecting.
Journalism and Editorial Work
I write and edit reported stories about health, science, culture, education, and the arts.
Available services include:
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Reported articles and features
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Health and science writing
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Interviews and profiles
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Editorial consulting
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Developmental editing
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Research and fact-checking
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Speaking and professional development
Selected experience: Former executive editor at Everyday Health; published by national health, science, and general-interest publications; workshop leader for the Association of Health Care Journalists.
Improv and Puppetry Workshops
I lead interactive workshops that use improvisation and puppetry to encourage creativity, communication, confidence, and play.
Workshops can be developed for:
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Children and teenagers
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Adults
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Schools and community organizations
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Performers and improvisers
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Workplace teams
Selected experience: Developed and taught improv program for children at Home Comedy Theater; led puppetry and improvisation workshops for performers at theaters in Chicago and journalists at the Association of Health Care Journalist's annual conference; presented puppetry work as part of World Puppetry Day at the Field Museum.
Performance and Creative Collaboration
I am available for acting, puppetry, improvisation, voiceover work, and selected creative collaborations.
My performance work combines humor, storytelling, improvisation, and puppetry. I am especially interested in projects that make room for complicated human experiences without losing their humor or imagination.
Selected experience: Performer at IMPRO Amsterdam; creator and performer of the solo puppet show Condemned to a Life; puppeteer and improviser at theaters, festivals, museums, and community events.
Tell Me About Your Project
Have a story, workshop, event, or creative project in mind? Send me a brief description of what you are looking for, your anticipated dates, and your budget or fee range.
