April’s moon is sometimes called the Flower Moon, which led me to think of how small signs of spring can uplift us all. Also, the unfolding of the flower is a process that takes time. These thoughts led me to the next theme we’ll explore in Solar Playback: Small Acts. If you are new to Solar Playback, you can learn more about what this offer is here. Participants are free to join …
Read MoreI have been struck lately by how much activity is being generated in response to our current political climate and the horrific actions of the administration in power: protests, rallies, meet-ups, marches, organizing, organizing , organizing…
Read More“I didn't really know what to expect having only heard a description - it was heartwarming, fun, totally entertaining, just loved it. I think it was all done so well! I had a lot of fun and felt connected to everyone more quickly than is typically for joining strangers on a Zoom.”
–Recent Solar Playback Participant
My next online solo playback performance has the theme of “Pause.” New to Solar Playback…
Read MoreIt is truly Life that comes on stage at The Teller’s Garden!
Our job as improvisers is to honor the audience members’ true stories, to highlight the universal, to touch the emotional core of the teller’s experience, to heighten and express the ways in which we all relate to one another’s experiences as humans.
Join us First Friday, March 7th for “Parenthood.” I’ll be conducting the ensemble and would love to see you there and share the joy of…
Read MoreLet your wallet speak this Friday by abstaining from purchases for one 24 hour period. The people hold the power. Use your own spending power to send a message to big corporations this Friday. Learn more and spread the word…
Read MoreEvery First Friday I have the distinct honor of performing as part of the Playback ensemble, The Teller’s Garden, at the Portland Media Center in Portland, Maine. These shows are open to the public and each night is unique. We never know who will be there, who will raise their hand to tell a true story, or what the story will be. It is truly Life that comes on stage at the
Read MoreLast month I had the honor of being selected to represent the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the world’s largest professional association of Coaches, of which I am a member, at the Massachusetts Conference for Women in Boston.
Highlights included getting the opportunity to individually
Read MoreI had the privilege to see master storyteller and performance artist, Antonio Rocha, perform The Malaga Ship: The Story of Maine and the Middle Passage earlier this afternoon at the Hope Gate Way church in Portland, Maine.
The beauty of Antionio’s performance emanates from his whole being on stage. For years he studied with mime legend, the late, great
Read MoreJoin me over Zoom for 75 minutes where we will hear and share true stories on the theme “Enough” and watch as these stories are honored through improvisation. When participants are polled, the responses are unanimous: “very much” satisfied… 5 out of 5 stars!
What does enough look and feel like for you in your current life? Has it always been so? In the past, what has enough looked and felt like?
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