So we are in a challenging time for theatre artists. For the most part, globally, theatre has been outlawed, until a time when, with creative solutions, or a vaccine or cure, it can be brought to life again. Never in the history of this planet, have we been unable to bring plays to life, and for playwrights, actors, directors, and all who participate in creating theatre, this can be a devastating time.

How do we shift this REALITY?

How can you make this time meaningful?

This first thing we need to do is change the DEVASTATING meaning we have given this theatrical speedbump. Yes, it has been devastating for all of us. We have lost friends, family, our livelihood, our passion and for many of us, the reason we get up in the morning! This has been an incredibly terrible event in the history of the world, and we need to grieve for loved ones, for things lost, and for a world that we may never see again in the old way that we loved so much.

So take the time to grieve.

If not, it will follow you.

I remember years ago, when my father passed away suddenly, I was a wreck for months. I was not fun to be with. I couldn’t focus on anything except the fact I missed him. Finally 6 months after his death, I got on a plane by myself and flew to the Greek Isles, and I found a secluded rock that looked out over the Mediterranean Sea, and I howled to the Gods for taking my father’s life! I was there for over 12 hours letting loose the worst pain in my life a la GREEK THEATRE. It was like nothing I have ever felt before, and hopefully will never feel again.

I weep now as I think about it.

But when I climbed down from that rock, I was in the present moment again. I let my pain and my judgments about what life did to me go, so that I could move forward in my life.

If you are BELIEVING that you are stuck, I invite you to LET IT GO and GRIEVE, whatever your pain might be, the loss of a friend, a family member, or simply the loss of a world you miss so much. Take the time to go someplace safe, where you won’t be interrupted until you are finished, and let yourself FEEL.

And when you come down from your rock, make the choice to create in a new way, a bigger way, a bolder way, so that when we get through this pause, you will have created your best work that you could only have created because of the events you have experienced through this pandemic.

The events that shook you up and spit you out. The events which lead you to believe you had no more creative power in you and the events that led you to believe you were devastated, when you were really being born anew.

And now, with fresh eyes, and a courageous, open heart, it is time to write.

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