June 13, 2016

Tonight I had the pleasure of watching graduates perform in the North Central College Senior Showcase. I'm always inspired to see young people who are passionate about theatre put in the work to explore and to create. Theatre is so much more than dressing up in a costume and saying lines. It teaches us about the human condition, about empathy. It's where we learn to express what others are feeling, to understand what we might be feeling ourselves, and where we find a bit of calm amid the chaos.

I wish these seniors well and look forward to their work as professional artists in Chicago!

May 30, 2016

It's Graduate Showcase season here in Chicago - a time when seniors from area colleges and universities perform their best material for industry professionals, in the hopes of forming invaluable connections as they transition from the academic to professional stage.

Unfortunately, due to prior commitments, I will be missing two of the biggest showcases, both of which are happening this week: Northwestern University and The Theatre School at DePaul University. I am, however, looking forward to attending North Central College's Senior Showcase. I always enjoy meeting new talent, and showcases are one of the best ways to do that. See you soon, NCC!