Whenever people or the IRS ask what my occupation is, I do say “actor”. That’s what my training was in and I’m fortunate enough to often be cast in something or another. While my occupation may be “actor”, that’s not exactly how I “make my living”, i.e. making the money I need to literally survive. … Continue reading When Work is Play
Yo Ho, We’re Off and Sailing
Last month I was back in the director's chair with a fifth grade production of Treasure Island. The show was at Sunset Hill Elementary in Plymouth, MN (a suburb of Minneapolis) and I was actually co-directing with another theatre artist in town, Amy Abrigo. The show was something that was handed off to me late … Continue reading Yo Ho, We’re Off and Sailing
A Triple Play
A couple weeks ago I was simultaneously involved in three different productions, wearing three distinct hats: actor, playwright and director. I love it when this happens! Even though it's only happened once before... nonetheless it counts in my mind as being a bonafide triple threat. If I can't dance or sing then I gotta give 'em … Continue reading A Triple Play
