Tamera N. Izlar (Director, Photographer, Educator, Advocate of the Arts)

As an Advocate for the Arts, she has worked as a director, acting coach, actress, playwright, dramaturg, and storyteller.  Dedicated to allowing voices previously unspoken to become heard, she has worked short and long-term with variant communities to respect, remember, write and perform their stories.  She has conducted acting workshops internationally and has presented her directing work in both the United States and abroad.  In addition, she has used theatre as a vehicle in which to prevent recidivism and promote education as an English as a Second Language (ESL) and Job Skills Instructor for both immigrant and non-immigrant incarcerated inmates.  As an Advocate for the Arts, she works painstakingly to empower others to discover, respect alternative voices, and share their unique perspectives.  Some past directing credits include Fences, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, A Lesson Before Dying, The Bluest Eye, Anna in the Tropics, Blithe Spirit, A View from the Bridge, and Wit.

Photography - As a storyteller, Tamera enjoys creating and observing variant compositions.  Her understanding of storytelling and low light photography allows her to be one of the most sought after photographers of professional theatre.  In addition to up close "actor" shots, Tamera also captures the staging highlights most directors, designers, and agents prefer. Additionally, Tamera also enjoys capturing family portraits, community events, and religious ceremonies.