Artistic Statement

The storytelling I want to be a part of is like a mirror. A mirror reflects what’s in it, whether we like what it’s showing or not. It tells the truth without fail, and the theatre that I’m passionate about does that too. I’m excited about theatre that emulates society and the humans that live within it. My love for new work stems from theatre’s ability to echo the current culture and the impact theatre can have on an audience.

 

Theatre’s power to capture the difficult truths about our culture is very important to who I am as an artist. I’m exhilarated by the challenge of creating conversations around hard and sometimes unwanted revelations about society. As a dramaturg on Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. by Alice Birch, I’m doing just that. The play centers on women’s issues, exploring how women are put into categories, like sexual objects and motherhood. While it is not realistic in the traditional sense, the play is accurate in representing how women are treated in our culture. In creating an interactive lobby display, I will provide context to Birch’s work, illuminating how the play fits into current society. It will get people talking and thinking about the world around them, which could very well inspire them to change it.

 

I’m also excited about genre’s ability to communicate truths about humanity. In particular, I’m intrigued by the potentials of dystopian and science fiction. It lets us explore stories that seem light years away, while also enabling us to see important parts of life clearly. As a playwright, I use the science fiction genre to highlight the parallel of far-off lands and contemporary issues.  By dramatizing universal struggles surrounded by bizarre and alien circumstances, I hope to show patrons they are not alone. I want to engage with audiences by creating understanding about the shared complexities of humanity, while entertaining them with unfamiliar worlds.