Looking back and looking forward

Looking back and looking forward

I’m looking back and looking forward. ​ Next season is our 30th at Two Planks and a Passion Theatre. It’s hard to believe. In the midst of all the chaos and uncertainty, we are carving out a pathway back to our outdoor stages for our 30th. Part of that process is the...
When are you an artist?

When are you an artist?

When are you an artist? I have read (and heard) many people describe themselves as “former theatre artists” or refer to the pre-March period as “when I was a performing artist”. These comments are increasing as the Pandemic drags on. It has always been tricky to...
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

It’s Thanksgiving. I have been reminded, in powerful ways this week, about the impact of the pandemic on my relationships. I recently spent an hour talking one -on- one with a friend and colleague I hadn’t spoken with since the pandemic began. No distractions, just...
Outdoor performance

Outdoor performance

In July 2021, this will be our mainstage. Recently I have had colleagues reach out to me to talk about the theatre we create at Ross Creek for Two Planks and a Passion. Specifically the outdoors part. For reasons that you probably don’t need explained to you (unless...
First rehearsals of the pandemic

First rehearsals of the pandemic

A week ago we finished our first rehearsals of the pandemic at Two Planks. ​I’ve been thinking about it a lot. Some of the things that stick with me are: 1. The best questions seem to be the ones that lead to more questions before they lead to answers. 2. We’re not...