IT’S HOT. I’m trying not to expect too much from myself today. My mind’s been racing with thoughts of inferiority, and a large part of me feels pressured to be productive. “Get stuff done. You have to prove yourself worthy.” Naaaaah. It’s hot. It’s fine to embrace the heat and take a breather. The workContinue reading “Rest”
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Dedicated Times
Instead of approaching my day with a list of tasks and trying to get as many things done as I can, I try to section the day off into chunks of time. I’ll dedicate the first two hours of the day to one small group of tasks, for instance. Thinking in this way helps meContinue reading “Dedicated Times”
Willingness to Be Wrong
We are all bound to make mistakes. Sorry. But them’s the rules. The artist who says “Sure sure sure, I get it, but you’re not understanding me” is always going to fall way behind the artist who says “Ah, I see now! Thank you for pointing that out.” Humility is important. And, as Michael HealeyContinue reading “Willingness to Be Wrong”
Take a Note
Celebrated Canadian playwright Michael Healey led a webinar through Citadel Theatre recently. Many things stood out to me but one thing I thought I’d share is his note on taking notes. In the writing process, we have to be able to take notes from others. You create a play in order for an audience toContinue reading “Take a Note”
Always Decentring
To “decentre” is to question current power structures. Who is currently in focus and calling the shots? Are they meeting the expectations required of that central position? Is it time for a replacement? It’s not always about people in charge. What is common practice, and should we look at changing that? Do traditions in placeContinue reading “Always Decentring”
Made Up “Rules”
Racism and white supremacy are complex. There are so many difficult conversations to be had and many layers to unpack. I’m struck by something Austin Channing Brown and Brené Brown were discussing in a recent episode of Unlocking Us. White people often depend on rules to help them make sense of what’s going on. WhenContinue reading “Made Up “Rules””
Overactive Imagination?
One beautiful thing about living as artists is the tendency to live within our imaginations. As a new experience begins to take shape, I find I think way down the road to its potential outcome. When I start a project it’s important for me to determine the makeup of its finish line. It gives meContinue reading “Overactive Imagination?”
I Am Bigger Than This Moment
I want to use my voice and my privilege for good. I want to give ears to the earless (the voiceless actually have voices and have been screaming for centuries). I want to step into discomfort and have the hard conversations. I want to share the beautiful art and activism of Black people. I amContinue reading “I Am Bigger Than This Moment”
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