As I/we try to navigate the bizarre landscape of this divisive world, it is no surprise that I am seeking light and joy at every possible turn. Sounds so woowoo, but it's simply the truth and survival. In the midst of all this, I've made yet another huge change in my career. After serving as the artistic director of the Depot Theatre for 2 years really feeling like Karen and I were serving the art, the artists, and audiences in truly meaningful ways, we are stepping away.

We called it the Summer of Joy and WOW!, we got lucky. It happened onstage and off, for us, the audiences, the cast, crew, creatives,...

How did it happen? For so many years I was an actor or actress (I don't mind either descriptor) and very proud of it. I still am. ...

Like all of the artists I know, I too lost all of my work in 2020. Steel Magnolias which has eluded me my entire career, was snatched...