About Teresa

I began living my dream as a Playwright at 55 years old. Before that I spent over 30 years in the financial industry working and raising my family. Through all those years I was always writing; stories, articles, poems. I retired from the financial world and gravitated towards Playwriting. My journey began with a Writers Conference at Yale University, in 2016, where I heard my play read aloud by actors for the first time! I then had the bright idea to join a script in hand actors’ group to experience the stage from the other side. (Meryl Streep has nothing to worry about!) It was here that I met my friend and fellow Playwright, Laura Thoma. To create our own opportunities, we founded Shoreline Playwrights. Over several years we showcased our plays at Drama Works Theatre in Old Saybrook, CT, where, for a period of time we were Playwrights in Residence. 

10 years later my journey took a turn when I was invited to join New Perspective’s Women’s Short Play Lab in New York City. Though apprehensive at first I met a group of amazing, talented and supportive women theatre makers. In working with the professionals at NPT and my fellow writers I learned to trust and hone my own voice. The Lab culminated in a performance of my piece, “Bargaining Chip” performed and directed by amazing and talented people. In 2026 I was invited to join NPT’s Women’s Full-Length Lab where I am working on a labor of love, Doña Q.

To date I have seven full lengths, and many one acts and shorts in my inventory. I am grateful for the love and support I get from my husband, children, grandchild!!! And friends I just couldn’t live without. After 10 years I feel like my journey is just beginning!