“To every theatre artist who walked away not because you stopped loving it, but because someone made you feel like you didn’t belong: I see you. I hear you. And I hope you’ll come back.”

“Another day, another theatre going dark. This time, it’s Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley hitting pause on its entire 2025–26 season—and maybe forever.”

“Some directors start thinking that the job is about control instead of connection — and that’s when things get dicey.”