This morning, I walked into my office to find a half-finished peg leg waiting in my desk. Ah, a life in the theatre… Much like that peg leg, the pieces of our production of TREASURE ISLAND are starting to come together. Technical director Paul Denckla, in between his scenes as Blind Pew, has completed large … Continued

Be totally honest: when you think of pirates, one of the first things that come to mind is swords, right? Well, it’s a big week for the cast and crew of TREASURE ISLAND; today we begin incorporating stage combat into the play. It’s really going to feel like a pirate story once the swashbuckling begins! … Continued

Rehearsals for TREASURE ISLAND are officially underway. For me, this is the most exciting part of the process – I finally get to see our version of this story with live actors! After months of planning and preparation, this is a huge step forwards. In the first few days of rehearsal, the cast and I … Continued

I broke a rule for this show. Granted, it’s a rule I made up for myself, but it counts. Normally, I never watch movie versions of the shows I’m working on. Not that those movies aren’t awesome – because they are – but inevitably I end up comparing my work to what another director did. … Continued

Ahoy, mateys! Today is the first day of auditions for TREASURE ISLAND. I’ll be seeing prospective pirates for the next few days and putting together our cast. For a director, this part of the process is equal parts exciting and scary. It’s exciting because I love working with actors and this means the fun of … Continued

Lately, I have taken to listening to sea shanties while working at my desk. “Fifteen Men,” “Sir Patrick Spens,” and “Drunken Sailor” are now my jam. Occasionally I mix it up by including the songs from Pirates of the Caribbean or even Veggie Tales.  My music choices would be considered odd if I had any … Continued