Fringe

Here's the thing about fringe festivals... part of the deal is that they are fast, overwhelming and crammed in nooks and crannies. When I went to Edinburgh it felt like theatre was oozing out of the cracks in the sidewalk. DC really has never seen anything like what's about to happen on little ol' 7th street. Putting together this show for the festival has been a humbling experience that is both creatively challenging and inspiring. It's like painting with a limited palette. There are times when you wish you could paint with every color of the rainbow, but once you accept your limitations you actually find more creative freedom than if you were unfettered. So part of this for me has been about recognizing my limitations and deciding what is essential and what I can let go. And, honestly, I think the show is better off for it.