She acted in John Irving's novel-based play, "The Cider House Rules - Parts I and II", at the Famous Door Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Larry Neumann Jr. in the cast. The crew included Joseph Fosco (sound designer/original incidental music), David Cromer and Marc Grapey (directors).
She was awarded the 2003 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Supporting Role in a Play for "The Cider House Rules - Part I", at the Famous Door Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.