I’m thinking about how we are having some of the most important conversations of our lives via a digital platform most of us had never used before March 15th. I feel like the way we have been coming together might be changing the decisions we are making. I have been...
I Just finished two weeks of work on two different projects involving 14 artists at Ross Creek, and I'm holding auditions for our 2021 Summer season. I'm still processing that I am actually working. The steps are tentative. The future is uncertain. But the things we...
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? 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...
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...
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...
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...
I put my notebook away. I’m old -fashioned in that I always keep a notebook and a pencil with me at all times, recording a revolving “to do” list on page after page along with notes from meetings, the odd business card and sometimes a theatre ticket or two. When...
I have made a list of ten things so I can read it in the future. A month from now. A year from now. Last night we had a Zoom meeting with a group of artists that will be going into in-person rehearsals at Two Planks and a Passion Theatre in a couple of weeks on a work...
This is a very old idea, familiar for people inside and outside the theatre. During what would have been the last week of our 2020 Season at Two Planks and a Passion, I have been meeting virtually with colleagues across Canada, listening to and participating in...