Never Alone

It's been a while since I've updated... it's kind of hard to follow up a post that is so heavy and full of emotion. Spiritual moments like that are fleeting and rare, which is part of what makes them so beautiful. It's hard to follow it up with a "this is what I'm up to" post, but that's just reality.

So I'm back to tell you what is going on in my life and where I'm at right now.

We were unfortunately denied the rights to The Marvelous Wonderettes, so we had to switch gears really quickly. To make a long story short, we settled on me creating my own show instead. This is an idea I had last year, although my boss was quick to reject the idea when I initially presented it. I don't blame him, doing an original project is risky and may not make as much money as a title people have heard of.

I felt like God had basically shut the door for now, even though it was something I was really passionate about.

Well, the door has flung wide open and I am overwhelmed by the opportunity. Stressed does not even begin to cover how I feel about the project... it is so much work, and we open on the 28th (yes...count it...25 days from today.) And I haven't even written all the dialogue yet. But it's happening, and the girls are incredible and I am so excited to present this piece that I've been pouring my heart into.

Just a little preview:

The show is called Never Alone and it's about four women dealing with life together. They are faced with challenges, falling in love, celebrations, questions about where to go next...and ultimately, the show is about how they help each other through all of it. I've been passionate about this as the oldest of three girls and since I graduated from an all-girl high school where I believe I truly learned what it means to be a woman. I have been blessed with a life that has shown me repeatedly how amazing women can be when we come together and uphold one another's hearts. I want to pass that along in whatever way I can...what better way to start than to create a show about it.

I am so terrified but so excited and so humbled to have this opportunity. I can only hope it goes well and that someone might be touched by it.

If you'd like to come see it, the shows are April 28 at 7 pm, and April 30 at 2 pm and 7 pm. More details to come.

Other than that, I am on spring break and reeling from the past few weeks. I have been writing non-stop, rehearsing non-stop, while still working on West Side Story, which is simply a beast of a show. Hands down it is the hardest show I have ever worked on and it's overwhelming every day. I'm sure it will come together, but it's such a challenge.

I do love my job more and more every day, and I consider myself incredibly blessed. God is so good.

I'll update again soon, but for now, keep me and my show in your prayers!