We’re Going Boal-istic!
We made it! I am writing from Café R.E.D., a fair trade coffee shop and food solidarity network here in Xela, Guatemala, where 500 artists from all over the world have come together for the 2nd Latin...
View ArticleLet the Games Begin!
A week ago we left our beautiful, new world of theater and community activism in Xela, Guatemala, also known as the Second Latin American Reunion of the Theatre of the Oppressed. But the fun is just...
View ArticleUnexpected Eggrolls
Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is still the longest running show in sweet home Chicago. In fact, it’s almost as old as me–TML and The Neo-Futurists, the troupe behind it, have been goin’ strong...
View ArticleMake Your Music, Do Your Art, Live Your Dream
I very rarely plug my friends’ work in my blog (and I really should make a habit of it, seeing as I have so many wildly talented friends) but I haven’t been able to get this song out of my head since...
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It’s Here! The Very First Chalchihuitán Telenovela
Miss me? I disappeared on you there for a spell. But I had a pretty darn good reason. I spent the spring and early summer working the night shift at a San Cris posada and sleeplessly dashing out to...
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Back Where It All Started: An Afternoon At FOMMA
Pedro and Rosa’s baby is sick. “I’m going to go sell the cow to buy medicine for the baby,” Pedro tells Rosa, “I’ll be back soon.” Pedro goes to sell the cow. Off he goes, cow in tow, which he entrusts...
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Ésta Que Soy: International Women’s Day 2013
On March 8, 2013, in honor of International Women’s Day, the Centro Hemisférico invited the community of San Cristóbal de las Casas to the steps of la Iglesia de Guadalupe for a poetic urban...
View ArticleMusic As A Way Of Life: Curating a Living Soundtrack
In one of my favorite essays of his, Ralph Ellison writes, “In those days, it was either live with music or die with noise, and we chose rather desperately to live.” The idea of music as a protective...
View ArticleIt’s Good To Be A Fan: The Making of Fanatical
“I love your work!” Like any lifelong fanatic, I’ve said those words more times than I can count. I’ve mumbled them to Neil Gaiman at the head of a book signing queue; I’ve yelled them to Stephen...
View ArticleThe Bullycide Project: Ending Suicide One Stage At A Time
“The children almost broken by this world become the adults most likely to change it” -Frank Warren This quote explains the work of The Bullycide Project, a 50 minute theatre production that travels to...
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Coming Full Circle: How The Bullycide Project Made Me A Better Mother
Little did I know that in 14 years, 5 months, 6 days, 1 hour and 19 minutes…a silent killer I knew nothing about would steal him away from my arms. Tammy Epling, mother to Matthew Epling who died by...
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Wake Up! Making The YOUth Shift Africa Theme Song
I am so proud to present the YOUth Shift Africa theme song, “Wake Up!” and a behind-the-scenes look at how this collaborative masterpiece was created. Check out the conscious hip hop video (lyrics in...
View ArticleCan Art REALLY Change The World?
Today, I had the honor of joining Doug Foresta again on his show “Creating Change” on Empower Radio! Our topic was: Can Art REALLY Change The World? We discussed my journey to art with heart–from...
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Awesome Girls Shift Africa 2013: Recap + How To Guide
Drumroll please! I am JUMPING UP AND DOWN WITH JOY to share with you the official Awesome Girls Shift Africa 2013 recap + 20 Steps in 20 Minutes: A Guide To Creating Your Own Collaborative Workshop!...
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How To Fight Fire With Fire: 66 Lanterns, 66 Women, Ni Una Más
This Saturday, the Ni Una Más movement took the campaign to end femicide in Chiapas to new heights–literally–in their latest urban action to stir public consciousness and demand that local authorities...
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What I Learned From a Pizza, a Rock, and a Pile of Leaves
It started with following my heart. I had made the decision to travel to Europe for an indefinite period of time. I had no plans other than starting in Ireland and seeing where my journey would take...
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Taking Photos (With Any Camera) That Leave a Legacy
A few months ago Rachael wrote me an email that said: Would you be interested in writing a post for regular folks on how to take more memorable photos that capture the heart of their special moments...
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