After a year of various drafts, two readings, an international trip, and a healthy rehearsal process, the latest project I’ve written and directed, A Fairy Tale Life, recently previewed and opened in Chicago. Based on the life of young Hans Christian Andersen, the play weaves togethers biographical elements of Andersen’s life with over 30 of [...]
Sing Along with Me Now, “Art Isn’t Easy…”
One of the theatre companies I work for is the daytime tenant of a commercial space. In the evening, long running contemporary “adult” theatre fare is offered. Like many other TYA companies, the sets for the children’s shows are designed to live on top of the other set. When our company is in the space [...]
The Pig and I
It’s that time of year again. Snow is on the ground, carols linger in the air, and I’m searching for projects to produce next season. My desk is decoupaged with scripts galore, new and innovative works that I’m sure will inspire and entertain my mid-west audience of school children. I have to admit though, there’s [...]
