“Go for it. Really, just go for it with all you've got. We hear it all the time, but it's true.”

“If you have the opportunity to work on the crew or be the stage manager, costume designer, etc, do it!! You might find that you like that more!”

“What’s gonna happen to us? Where do we go from here? And is it ever gonna be the same again?”

“Our philosophy is that the music couldn't exist without the lyrics nor the lyrics without the music, so we like to share credit for both music and lyrics because that's how our collaboration functions.”

“It's never too early or late to create. No matter your age or background, your stories and ideas can inspire and motivate.”

“What do I miss? Being in the room. In an interview about his films, Ingmar Bergman was once asked “Don’t you do plays as well?” And apparently, he really perked up: “Yes; now, being in a room with a group of artists working on a great text; that is work for adults.” I agree.”

“These last 18 months have allowed my husband and I to really See what we have accomplished in our over 40 years together. And to reflect on the later season of our lives and how we might want to nurture it. This has been an unexpected and precious gift of time for us and for our family.”

“I miss the spontaneity of art popping up where you least expect it: a reading at someone’s house because they’ve just finished their play and need to hear it read out loud; a coffee concert, a grassroots project some folks are just throwing together, catching that show that’s only open for a weekend, an exhibit at that gallery. You know – Living Art.”

“I’ll never take for granted that the joy of being in front of an audience is a celebration rather than a paranoia of performance or the worry of how I’m doing.”

“You have to claim the territory you want and not apologize for that desire. Back up plans don't make you a failure, they make you a smart business.”

“I still deeply identify with the label of “emerging artist.” I feel sometimes like I look at fellow “emerging artists,” my peers, and they seem to already be developing a strong vision, a confident voice, good relationships, be blossoming into lovely and interesting butterflies of artists.”

“I like many others, watched "Ratatouille" back in January with no knowledge of the TikTok movement that sparked it or the unique and incredibly fast production timeline. Now, with the Emmys coming up this fall, I wanted to learn more about how this show came about, so I spoke with members of the creative team about their process and how a one-minute video became a two-million-dollar viral sensation.”

“The industry has to remember and allow that it’s not about tickets. We may have to do theatre in very unconventional places as we, the audiences and artists, return and emerge into this new understanding of the world. I’m looking forward to be challenged as an artist and audience member.”

“Take dance classes if you can, learn how to work social media/web development, and experience as much theatre as you can!”

“I’m not looking to accomplish things so much as I am looking forward to continue questioning. I still have lots of questions I want to ask. Sometimes they’re about specific roles – what’s up with Willy Loman? Or as a director, what’s going on in ‘Measure for Measure’?”

“There’s also a toxic idea that the only true “professional” career in theatre is Broadway which is just not true.”

“There is so much to learn about theatre, and the journey is never ending! Always be open to absorbing as much as you can to be the best version of yourself as an artist and person.”

“Build a career, not a competition. If you love being in the career of theater, you will find a path. When you only want the job to win something, you won’t actually love DOING it.”

“I loved playing Carrie because of the transformation she goes through in the show from a shy, bullied, and abused girl to a powerful and dark force. The vocals I did in the show were insane, and of course, the blood dump/destruction sequence was my favorite part.”

“I miss the laughs in the dressing room from the half hour call to the places call. I miss the satisfaction of a full day's work in my chosen field.

I miss the boisterous rush of adrenaline-fuelled chat walking from the stage to the dressing room after a curtain call.”