About
Skylar is a Chicago based Director, Teaching Artist, and Theatre Maker deeply interested in the intersection of Theatre and Music. There is a special bit of magic in songs and stories, and he seeks to work with collaborators interested in exploring worlds full of music. This magic is what led Skylar to found Instrumental Theatre Company, an emerging Chicago theatre company who's mission is to inspire harmony through ensemble storytelling crafted at the intersection of actors and musicians.
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Skylar's affinity for Musical Theatre, New Works, and Theatre For Young Audiences have all merged to work on delightful projects best enjoyed by all ages. His enthusiasm for a sense of play and passionate interest in music guides his practice as a collaborator, infusing rhythm, pace, tempo, and musical methodology into his storytelling, devising, rehearsal, and practice. This includes original projects seen at Chicago Public Libraries, schools, and early learning centers, sketch and improv scenes, and small - mid-size regional theatres.
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Since moving to Chicago, Skylar has been peddling away at gig after gig working with Raven, Theatre, Writers Theatre, Bump In The Night, Improv Playhouse, Midsommer Flight, Underscore Theatre Company, Mudlark Theatre, and Haven Theatre.
Artistic Values
COLLABORATION
I gather the most talented artists I can find, and then focus heavily on ensuring they have everything they need to do their work excellently. I build bridges and uplift the work of the team first.
PLAY
​It’s supposed to be fun. Sometimes it’s hard, sometimes it’s devastating, but even then, it is still supposed to be fun. I believe heavily in games, snacks, and laughter.
FACILITATION
I organize a room around a plan for the day, but remain focused on adapting to the needs of the room, responding in the moment based on the threads picked up, put down, and discovered.
MUSIC
I weave music into everything I do. It is a universal language, created with others, that unlocks doorways to amplifying moments, deepening relationships, and supporting the story.