Halo learning

Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Halo is history Well, Halo is now in the history books for Fire Exit Theatre. I am still receiving emails from people who saw the show and loved it! Josh, you certainly have written a gem of a play! Halo taught me many things and reinforced things that I already knew but now I know in a fresh and new way: People really respond well to humor and to drama mixed together. There is such encouragement in a community of artists working together to create something powerful. People like to feel valued and are freed by having a clear understanding of what their role is. Artists need to be encouraged and motivated when they are going into tech week. As a Director, I learned much about myself too. I learned that I indeed have a style which is to nurture and encourage people. I learned too that I can nurture and encourage just by asking designers and actors to give their best ever. I don't have to compromise the vision of the show to do that. And I learned that as I gain experience, I gain the respect of others when I ask them to make changes. So I'm looking forward to moving into more and more work in the arts so that I can keep sharpening my skills and my person. How are you sharpening your skills and person?