Brett is a Performance Professional based in the Chicago-Milwaukee Corridor.

I’m a multidisciplinary storyteller and educator, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Originally from a farm near the Canadian border in North Dakota, my journey has taken me across the U.S., with over 100 credits in theatre, film, and television. My professional career began in the Midwest and includes regional, national, and NYC-based work.

I bring this diverse experience into the classroom, blending Meisner Technique, Psychological Gesture, and First Folio through a musical theatre lens to help actors connect body, voice, and honesty. My goal is to guide actors in building authentic, embodied performances whether speaking a monologue or belting a show tune.

I was honored to be a Teacher of the Year nominee at Stephens College Conservatory and have received multiple KC/ACTF Meritorious Awards for Direction, Choreography, and Ensemble Work. In 2017, I was named a National Acting Fellow at the Kennedy Center.

I’m a proud member of AEA, SDC, IDC, and SAFD, and hold an MFA in Acting (WIU), an MA in Theatre Arts (UND), and a BA in Theatre (MSU).

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