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Remember “imprinting?” Taking it a step further…

If we do this with our “mother duck,” is it possible we do it in lots of other ways too? How do we rewire our initial impressions of certain experiences from our young years? My dad (he’s gone now) was a young child in Birmingham Alabama in the 30s; his middle class parents employed aContinue reading “Remember “imprinting?” Taking it a step further…”

“White” by James Ijames: a response to a production of this play at Shotgun Players in Berkeley California.

So I saw this show last night. Amazing work by the cast: Adam Donovan (Gus), Santoya Fields (Diana/Vanessa, Luisa Frasconi), Jed Parsario (Tanner). Incredible work by the design team: Nina Ball (Set), Erin Gilley (Projections), Cliff Caruthers, Ulises Alacla. Piercingly resonant writing by James, Ijames. Lovely direction by M. Graham Smith. Compelling, smart, funny, quick,Continue reading ““White” by James Ijames: a response to a production of this play at Shotgun Players in Berkeley California.”

Discipline. Practice. Belief.

When you’re not writing on deadline or for an already established gig, then this is what it takes to get to the keyboard…for me. One of the dangers of working online for most of the day is similar to watching any other screen for too long–it flattens out humanity. Everything has a gloss to itContinue reading “Discipline. Practice. Belief.”

Words words words

July 31: Fluency…I’ve been working on the form and function of this little website. See, I do all this by myself…it’s not a good thing, the way I approach these tasks. I’d rather putz around with trial and error for hours rather than face a workshop or teacher of sorts… Maybe because when I askContinue reading “Words words words”

Inside. Outside. Reflections.

To know is to love. To love is to be humble. To be humble is to be generous of spirit. To be generous of spirit is to love. About: I am a writer and theater artist. This website will contain professional materials, some swatches of my creative work, as well as visuals… a placeContinue reading “Inside. Outside. Reflections.”