- Spir-it. Noun. 1) A vital force that characterizes a living being as being alive. 2) A divine influence or inspiration. 3) Liveliness - animation and energy in action or expression. 4) Zeitgeist the spirit of a time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation. Spir-it. Verb. 1) Infuse with energy and emotion, make lively.
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Thoughts on Goleniów
After nearly a month living in northwestern Poland with the Touchstone Theatre ensemble, working at/for/with an international theatre festival, I’ve had a few thoughts. Pierogies are hard to make. The Polish people are generous, thoughtful, kind, and willing to help … Continue reading
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Dictating Dictatorship
For the past few months I’ve been at work on a new play called Dictators 4 Dummies at Touchstone Theatre. It’s by fellow Touchstone Ensemble Member Christopher Shorr, with fun music, even more fun dances, and witty, sharply biting political satire. … Continue reading
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What a Wonderful (and small) World
It was May of 2016 and I was about to head off for a three week tour in Europe with Touchstone Theatre (Bhudoo performed in Budapest and at the FLIPT Theatre festival in Italy). My husband and I were having … Continue reading
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Budapest…or bust
Hello friends! So world travelers….if any of you are spending time in Europe this summer (or if you are already in Europe) I hope you might find your way to one of these beautiful locales… I’m happy to say … Continue reading
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Jesus was a refugee
Years ago, as I was moving away from one city with my husband and new born daughter into an uncertain future, a friend gave me a Christmas present. It was a little porcelain statue of Joseph leading a donkey with … Continue reading
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Mae Sway
After a long, bitter winter and a busy, busy spring, I am at last able to return to that project that has been on the burner for awhile now: the Mae Sway Project. I am in the midst of gathering … Continue reading
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MacGyvering Life
As I prepare for a performance tomorrow night on the theme of “IMPROV(e)” I have gotten to thinking about how most of life is a complete improv. We fool ourselves into thinking we somehow are in charge when really all … Continue reading
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Name that plate…
In a time when images of willful wild destruction of property are in the news, I am reminded of a ceremony I participated in: Name That Plate. A number of years ago I held a ceremony at the time of … Continue reading
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Out of the mouths of babes.
I am fortunate to teach a two-week long theater day-camp every summer for 9 to 13 year olds. It’s a popular camp with many returning campers. We teach the kids how to create original characters, how to create original scenes, … Continue reading
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It’s not just the thought that counts…
There are times when we have the best of intentions and life jumps up and gets in the way. A flat tire. A sick child. An unexpected phone call that throws everything else you have planned out the window. And then … Continue reading
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