Nothing has been as hard as this experience. The mirror I’m holding up to myself is crystal f***ing clear. I’m discovering some troublesome things about myself, my past, and what I did to survive. I’m learning a new reality. I’m creating a new reality. It’s not easy, but it’s possible. You can too.
This makes my blood boil. I’ve seen many things. I’ve heard many things. This misconception about dance, theatre, and the performing arts has been the #1 thing to set fire in my body.
Read MoreOne time, I got stabbed in the butt by a Star Wars character. Not Darth Vader. Not Obi-Wan. Not Yoda, but someone you may try to wipe from your mind because he’s so annoying. Here’s a childhood core memory, and it’s not a good one.
Read MoreI wouldn’t shut up about it. A few weeks later, I was on a bus with my Grandma to see it. I do remember feeling oh-so-fancy, which then caused me to feel out of place. But when Sutton Foster stepped out onto the stage, something clicked in me.
Read MoreI was stunned. I couldn’t believe the words that came out of the interviewer’s mouth. I’ve NEVER in my years of interview experience been asked that question before. For crying out loud, that’s a dating app prompt.
Read MoreI realized I wasn’t happy. I wasn’t my best self. I was afraid to move on, which was a harsh reality to make peace with. I asked myself one question and it turned everything around. Here’s the story.
I'm not a criminal. I didn't break in, but it seemed like a pretty good idea that night. I just wanted to get back inside, but there was one problem.
Read MoreYou know the ride. You know the song. Most people love it. I’m not most people.
Read MoreYup, it's all due to mom. And I couldn't be more grateful for it.
Read More“I didn’t know you could move like that.” Those were the words one of my best friends’ moms said to me in high school and they’ve stuck with me.
Read MoreMy stomach was not my friend back in the day. It took me over 20 years to discover this amazing trick.
Read MoreTap is my favorite. Why? It helped save me from my fat life.
Read MoreI used to like ketchup. I liked it so much, I used to paint my fries with it. That quickly changed and resulted in a lifetime of ketchup trauma. Here’s what happened.
Read MoreIt was a hundred degrees. I had a pregnancy belly around my butt. My costume was a onesie. I was nauseous. I still went on, nervous I was going to suffer from heat exhaustion. In theatre, the show must go on.
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