Author Archives: Luke

From Where We Are

I’d like to be working in Paris or Berlin, surrounding myself with avant-garde artists, delving into deep discussions about theatre theory, building a career centred in the intersection of queerness and storytelling, engaging audiences in innovative ways and helping artists from around the world. But I am currently in New Brunswick, Canada. And I loveContinue reading “From Where We Are”

Letting Go

I’ve more or less written about this before, but the more I reflect on it, the more I realize the importance of simply letting things be. When I’m caught in a maelstrom of emotion that distracts me from my creative priorities, I convince myself that I have to try to resolve the issue. It’s fixableContinue reading “Letting Go”

Confronting Discomfort

It’s much easier to avoid a difficult conversation than it is to have one. But too often we miss out on a discomfort that will ultimately heal us. Challenging confrontations of messy situations are an inevitable part of any collaborative process. Conflicts arise. Tensions mount. Clear communication, especially in the face of misunderstanding or disappointment,Continue reading “Confronting Discomfort”

Shifting Gears

So… we may not be gathering in the same way for a while. Us theatre folks are kind of wondering when things might get back to what they were. I’m seeing a decent amount of worry and it’s understandable. Artists face a severe lack of funding and stability as it is… adding a pandemic onContinue reading “Shifting Gears”

Focus On What You Know

We can easily let our minds get carried away. We confabulate and fill in the blanks with completely fabricated information. When we are uncertain we become desperate for certainty, entertaining absurd notions in an attempt to make sense of the chaos. Creative minds can often get anxious. Sometimes it’s comforting to focus solely on theContinue reading “Focus On What You Know”

The Social Media Suck

I tend to “overthink” a lot of things, which makes social media a very hellish place for me. I like to try to avoid it but I find it nearly impossible, especially if I want to stay current on what’s happening with friends and whatnot. One thing about social media that presents a major creativeContinue reading “The Social Media Suck”

Willingness to Be Wrong

I’ve worked with artists who are polite and do all the “right things” when it comes to communication and collaboration (smiling, nodding, repeating notes back to show they were listening) but who still put me on edge. It’s like there’s something lurking beneath the surface that’s going to bite any second. Every suggestion feels judged,Continue reading “Willingness to Be Wrong”