Long, lost theatre

Yes, I’ve been absent from the blogging world. My life has been chaotic.

During all of confusion and uncertainty as of late, I’ve been thinking a lot about my connection with the theatre. Specifically, what makes me love being a theatre artist and what I know to be true about making great theatre with great theatre people.

I have been blessed to have worked, laughed with and learned from some amazing artists in my life and while some jobs and experiences in the theatre have been far from perfect, each one of them (up until now) have had moments of rare and special beauty, fun and a firm sense of community.

I miss being a part of a theatrical family. Every company, director and school I’ve worked with and learned from has been a family for me, albeit a dysfunctional one at times! That sense of family, respect, belonging is crucial to making live theatre. Without it, it’s just a job and sometimes a petty, egotistical, neurotic job at that.

I miss laughter filling every nook and cranny of a theatre. I miss people being silly, mercilessly ribbing each other. I miss having people to fall back on and trust. I miss respect and love and friendship.  God, I even miss partying with true theatre artists. They do it the best!

In short, I miss and love you – Know Theatre, University of Southern Mississippi, Actor’s Express, College of Charleston, American Dance Festival- thank you for showing me the beauty, fun and life in making theatre.

I’m so glad that I’ll be back in Cincinnati in the Spring working on a beautiful show with truly talented and thoughtful people.  I can’t wait!

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