Close to five months ago, before I had even graduated from college, way back in May, I began work on this process: The Intiman Summer Theatre Festival. Not even fresh out of school and I was about to embark on a journey far greater than I had ever imagined. To say that the Intiman Theatre Festival internship was life-changing, is simply not enough. The people I've met, the lessons I've learned, and the experiences I shared with so many incredible people...I cannot begin to articulate how grateful I am. Brian Culbertson best described it when he called it "Theatre Bootcamp". While he slightly jokes, there is truth present. You learn very quickly whether or not this is something you want to do as a profession. Surrounded by working professionals, you are challenged on the daily to be the best you can be. Being immersed in this world of working artists, you embrace the business aspect and really start to find your own unique branding as you strengthen your methods of networking. All of this has proved invaluable as I move forward in my career. I have to say thank you to everyone who was involved with the festival. All of you wonderful people...I can honestly say that as a result of this experience, my family has just gotten bigger. Thank you to every single person who came out and supported it. Thank you to my family and friends who may have dealt with my anxiety and general craziness throughout the last few months. TROUBLE IN MIND...what an incredible way to breakout into my professional career. Thank you to Valerie Curtis-Newton. Day one, she said to the cast, "I won't let you look bad." I appreciate her sticking to that and kicking my ass. Thank you to Andrew Russell, I swear, he must never sleep, in order to do what he does. Thank you to Alice Childress for writing such an incredibly powerful piece of theatre. I hope we've done you justice. It's never easy to say goodbye to something you've become attached to, especially when it is something that has profoundly changed the way you look at yourself, the world, and how you exist in it. Having said that, I know I must yield to the old adage "All good things must come to an end" and truck forward, as we all do in our daily lives and especially in the life of a practicing artist. So, this is my official farewell. Below, I've put together a nice little scene to bookend this amazing chapter in my life. Well...I see you've got your bags packed and the door open...Toodaloo, Trouble in Mind and Intiman Theatre Festival...It's been life-changing.
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