“I believe passionately in art as a form of salvation, and that the things art brings—beauty and spiritual growth—are the most important things in human life.”
Read moreA year of small plays, and what they taught me.
Now that I'm back in the 'real world' of indie theater, freedom of time is gone. My first year post-grad school was packed with small shows and events, and VERY short rehearsal schedules...
Read moreThe case for the hyphenated-artist
Well-meaning souls have told me that it's dangerous to wear too many hats: that if I spread my skills and time across multiple disciplines, I'll never become the master of any of them. But here's what I think today, based on my experiences and observations of others.
Read moreSome advice, to you and me, six months into New York (again)
It occurred to me the other day that Sean and I have been back in New York for 6 months (after living and going to school in Iowa for 3 years). When we arrived back, New York could care less - no one would rent us an apartment, parking was terrible, and it was 1000 degrees that first week. However...
Read moreThe Women's March
Theater is an act of resistance.
On Saturday, January 21 2017 I attended the historic Women's March on Washington with my writer/musician friend Marianne, and her friend Michele. We caught a bus in Brooklyn at 4:15 AM...
Read moreThe Front Page
Why, why, WHY was also the word running through my mind while watching Broadway's The Front Page
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