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New York Theatre Workshop

1/21/2014

 
This is by far, the craziest thing I have ever done.

One year ago I would have never thought myself capable of this. 

One year ago, I was too afraid to dream big.  I was too scared to even think that I could work in theatre.  To think that I could be successful in theatre.  And here I am, being stupid and fearless and loving every second of it. 

I have been formally accepted into New York Theatre Workshop's Production Management internship.  And I'm moving to New York in ONE WEEK today.  I still can't believe it, so I keep checking the email I was sent to make sure I didn't misread it.  I can't believe I will be working in New York in February.  I will be working with the top professionals in the business.  I get to watch some of the best and most imaginative decisions be made in theatre.  I get to see some of the biggest mistakes be made.  I get to be around the work that is changing what theatre is and what it can be.  I get to be inspired.  I get to learn.  And I get to be their lackey.

And for me, that is the dream I was so very afraid of.  I was afraid to dream of going to New York and becoming a theatre professional, because the nightmares of failure and rejection were too intimidating.  But not anymore.  And this is the craziest thing of them all...I really think I can do it. 


I'm not saying I'm going to be winning the Tony for Best Direction anytime soon.  But you know what, WHY NOT dream big?  I dreamed big when I changed my major my senior year from Education to B.F.A. Directing.  I dreamed big when I sent my application to big time New York Theaters in the hopes someone will think I'm something.  I dreamed big when I interviewed with New York Theatre Workshop, praying to God that I don't make a fool of myself, and so thankful that they couldn't see how much I was probably sweating. 

 So you know what?  I'm going to do it.  I'm going to fight for it.  And I'm going to have a damn good time scrapping for food and rent in NYC because I'm going to be in a place where all of those big dreams actually have a shot of coming true. 

In the spirit of Upcoming Work, here is a link to New York Theatre Workshop's website and what shows I will be working on until June.  Cheater's guide:  NYTW developed shows such as RENT, Once, and Peter and the Starcatcher.  They're dedicated to creating new works that inspire and challenge us all.  A lot of their work revolves around giving new works some of their first public readings, and providing rehearsal spaces to those who are creating new theatre. 

http://www.nytw.org/default.asp 

Yes, I will be working on Caryl Churchill's new piece that is premiering with NYTW.  Yes, Caryl Churchill is a playwright that completely changed my view of theatre when I first read her play Cloud Nine.  Yes, I will probably get to see her, take creepy snapchat photos of her, and if I do meet her, I will totally be a huge fanboy and maybe cry a little bit.  Yes, all of my dreams are coming true and I am so incredibly lucky and thankful.

Cheers, to good luck and big dreams!

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