Joel is an actor, director and writer in both theatre and film. DC credits include working at Taffety Punk Theatre Co, The Shakespeare Theatre, Round House, Studio 2ndStage, The Kennedy Center, Factory 449, Folger Shakespeare Theatre and Faction of Fools. Joel is a Taffety Punk Theatre Company member. He is also a filmmaker. His short film credits include "Tulips," "Super 8," and "Mirror Image." His feature film "Bare Knuckle" is in post production.