The Feed

Today I spent the day with Sherry. We may have had a little too much wine, I definitely cried more than I expected, and somehow it was exactly what I needed. We had great Mexican food, then she took me to the beach, where I finally had a chance to breathe after all the stress of the past few weeks. Sometimes the best therapy is a good friend who just lets you be yourself. Sherry is a pretty cool woman, and I'm really grateful for today. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisI

The load-out was SO fast! All that work, all week long, building an entire world onstage, and then in less than an hour it was all gone. Trucks packed, everything loaded out of the theater and unloaded at 1508. Just like that. I cannot thank this cast enough. Everyone participated, everyone jumped in, and together we got it done just as well as our epic load-in. Then we all went to Petra to celebrate what was truly a very special show. This experience has meant more to me tha

Today is incredibly bittersweet. Our final performance of Oliver! is officially sold out, and while that is something worth celebrating, it also means this is our last day together. I don’t think I can fully put into words how much I have poured into this production. The hours, the sleepless nights, the stress, the sacrifices, the painting, building, sewing, rehearsing, problem-solving, and doing whatever needed to be done to get this show onto the stage. I gave this producti

Last night was PACKED, and the show went so incredibly well! I truly could not be prouder of this phenomenal cast and crew. Watching everything come together after all the hours, hard work, challenges, paint, costumes, set changes, rehearsals, and yes, a little bit of controlled chaos, was absolutely incredible. The audience was amazing, the energy was electric, and this cast gave it everything they had. I am just so, so proud of what we created together. What a night! Althou

I'm not going to lie... I'm a little stressed about tonight's set changes. We only have a few seconds to move an entire Victorian London from one scene to the next, and somehow we've been making it happen. Theater is equal parts planning, teamwork, and controlled chaos. I know this cast and crew can do it, though. We've overcome every challenge that's been thrown at us, and I have no doubt we'll do it. Here's to fast feet, smooth transitions, and another incredible performanc

So it’s our final dress rehearsal tonight. Yikes. And just to make things a little more exciting, our understudy is going on for Dodger! I am praying to the theater gods that these set changes go smoothly because the show itself is so good, and I don’t want anything getting in the way of that. We have worked so hard, and everything is looking incredible, so now I just need those set changes to happen quickly, smoothly, and exactly as planned. Come on, set changes! Tonight is

After two full days of programming lighting, tonight we finally get to run Act One with the actors! I have spent hours staring at an empty stage, imagining how every cue, color, shadow, and moment will look once the cast is actually in it, so I'm really hoping it looks as good in real life as it does in my head. There's always that moment when the actors step into the lights and everything suddenly comes alive, and I cannot wait to see it all come together tonight. Fingers cr

Today I painted a 40-foot drop. Yes, 40 feet. FORTY. FEET. Outside. In the heat. On the concrete outside the theater. Because apparently when the rented drops are too short, a normal person says, “Well, that’s unfortunate.” I say, “Fine, I’ll just paint a giant 40-foot backdrop in a few hours.” Because that’s reasonable. That’s sane. That’s theater. So I called Jenna, and Jenna came. On her birthday. HER BIRTHDAY. I mean, come on, Jenna! Most people celebrate with cake, prese

We programmed lights for five hours today, and now the cast is coming in to practice set changes for two hours because apparently moving an entire Victorian London on and off stage in a matter of seconds requires just a little rehearsal. I still have more painting to do today, because of course I do. At this point, I have one question: Will I ever be clean again? I'm starting to think the answer is no. Paint is now just part of who I am. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisI

It's hard to believe that in just a few hours, all of these pieces will be standing together on the stage at the Spanos Theatre, transforming into the world of Oliver!. Load-in Day is finally here. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople #StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold #Depression #Manipulation #Bipolar #BreakingTheStigma #TheaterAndTherapy

It's forth of July and I'm painting! Boo! #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople #StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold #Depression #Manipulation #Bipolar #BreakingTheStigma #TheaterAndTherapy

Today's mission: paint like I've never painted before. 🎨 I'm determined to power through every last brushstroke so I can actually take the Fourth of July off for a change. There are walls to age, scenery to finish, and plenty of coffee standing between me and a day of doing absolutely nothing. If all goes according to plan, tomorrow's paintbrush will be replaced with a lawn chair. Wish me luck. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople #S

There is something incredibly satisfying about watching a set that only existed as a few sketches on paper suddenly become real. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople #StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold #Depression #Manipulation #Bipolar #BreakingTheStigma #TheaterAndTherapy

How is it already July? #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople #StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold #Depression #Manipulation #Bipolar #BreakingTheStigma #TheaterAndTherapy

I'm staying at a hotel tonight. Period. 😂 #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople #StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold #Depression #Manipulation #Bipolar #BreakingTheStigma #TheaterAndTherapy

Some days I honestly don't think I could fit one more thing into the day if I tried. Every hour is spoken for, every list has another list attached to it, and somehow there are still emails to answer, sets to build, rehearsals to run, and problems to solve. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople #StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold #Depression #Manipulation #Bipolar #BreakingTheStigm

It feels like every time one fire gets put out, another one pops up. A missing prop, a last-minute phone call, a costume that needs fixing, an email that can't wait... opening week has a way of keeping you humble. The funny thing is, this is the part no one in the audience ever sees. They just see the magic. And somehow, despite all the chaos behind the scenes, the magic always finds a way to happen. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeop

Had a great time doing a radio interview today with Dave Congalton! It was a lot of fun talking about OLIVER!, OEA Theatrical, and everything that's gone into bringing this production to life. Thanks for having me, Dave—it was a blast! #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople #StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold #Depression #Manipulation #Bipolar #BreakingTheStigma #TheaterAndTherapy

Feeling a little better today... and I mean a little. 😅 I'll take any improvement I can get at this point. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople #StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold #Depression #Manipulation #Bipolar #BreakingTheStigma #TheaterAndTherapy

Omg... of all the weeks to get sick, it has to be this one. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople #StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold #Depression #Manipulation #Bipolar #BreakingTheStigma #TheaterAndTherapy