“I am what I am…a community theatre performer and director and proud of it.”

“Let’s be clear – true method acting does not mean losing yourself in a role to the degree that you are no longer in control of your actions, or that you are physically or emotionally hurting yourself or other people.”

“There are some people out there who might actually be wondering why those of us who love theatre LOVE Les Misérables. Maybe they think it is overrated, or maybe they’ve never actually seen a production of it and – as a result – cannot possibly understand why we won’t stop talking about this show three decades after it first premiered. For this reason, I’ve decided to make a shortlist that can help make things clearer for those people.”

“As much as I love seeing a diverse cast (especially in Australia) I need to remind this theatre and many others, that when it comes to Hairspray, it is required that the Black roles are performed by Black actors.”

“When you’re at a loss for what your child should do this summer: take a risk and choose a performing arts camp.”

“Interrupting a theatre performance is never acceptable, regardless of the cause. It disrespects the performers, violates the audience's rights, undermines the art form, and is ultimately ineffective.”

“I’ve learned that many able-bodied neurotypical people in the community have the perception that inclusion and accessibility are incredible insurmountable feats. They aren’t, at all. If you’re running a community theatre, you have a responsibility to find room at the figurative table for performers that reflect your community. I guarantee that your community is diverse in terms of how their bodies and brains work.”

“Puffs is a great selection for school and youth theater programs. It has a large and flexible cast size; there's plenty of room for creative technicals; it can be enjoyed by Potter fans and those unfamiliar with the series; it's fun to do, and it has a universal message for all.”

“Hamilton is, of course, a musical that represents, among other things, a way for BIPOC communities to celebrate the story of our nation’s founding. As we and many others have correctly noted, it should be told by BIPOC performers only. But, if we are being consistent, 1776 should be performed by white performers only as well.”

“Many of us, myself included, have fond memories of school theatre trips. But are school theatre trips always educational? I would argue not.”

“I was passed over for a role in favor of another actress, a typical experience I’ve had as a working actor. Only the circumstances of this specific role and show were different; I am a Latina actress, and the role I was passed over for was Mimi Marquez in Rent; the actress I lost out to was white.”

After all these years, 1776 has become a musical I love and respect.  It just goes to the power of live theater.  When you walk into a play thinking, “This doesn’t have anything to do with me or my sensibility.” you might just be taken by surprise.