Opening Night Prayer

It's true. There is only one way to learn and it IS through action. Putting Carmen together has made me realize that there is no such thing as too much energy, too much dedication. If people are warning you about your passion, you need the next level up, because there IS a place where that is not only warranted but necessary for survival.

I say this because most of my University training was an onslaught of superiors and peers directing me to chill out and relax a little, reassuring me that I have all the time in the world. To those who are yet to graduate, DO NOT let them tame you! Time is not a luxury you can afford in a world so intricate, so full, so demanding as the performing arts.

An artist in training (and we are all in training) must be working ALL THE TIME. It takes so much time with ones craft to become a great artist. It takes DOING it, on a budget, on a timeline, with professionals.

You must be learning rehearsal room etiquette, hierarchy of professional theater management and production, flexibility, accuracy, communication skills, overcoming nerves and internal barriers.

This is perhaps obvious information for most, however, it is surprising how often passionate artists allow themselves to be tamed by either the discouraging voices of their superiors or the ones in their head.

I DECLARE! Make your dream show! Produce your favorite chamber music! You are not less of an artist because you refused to wait for someone to ask you to perform work that makes you fall in love with life. Be heard and do no let anyone tell you that raising your voice and claiming your stakes is egotistical.

Looking back on this whole process, beautiful and dramatic, heart warming and terrifying, blissful and anxiety ridden, I am most touched by the fact that for a moment in time, a group of artists were faithful to eachother, inspired one another, trusted one another and encouraged the success of each other.

My opening night prayer is this....that we always lift eachother up. That we encourage eachother to shine and share our stories.

See you at the show!

<3 Team CUBE