Well, here we are in mid-May with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. It’s affected three shows I was working on:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG at Soho Playhouse in New York was forced to end its run prematurely.
THE ODD COUPLE (Female Version) at Judson Theatre Company shut down while it was in rehearsal; a huge loss for JTC.
DEATHTRAP at Millbrook Playhouse was canceled along with the rest of this year’s summer season.
Personally, right now I’m looking at a lot of free time, and how to best use it. Mainly I find myself saying to myself, “you know when you wished things would stop for a few weeks and you could rest and get things done? Well, that time is here.” And it is, for tasks large and small.
Spending time:
—reading the script pile (if you’re interested in script consultation services, email me)
—reading books from the “to be read” shelf
—watching films I’ve always intended to see, but hadn’t
—doing deep data analysis of Judson Theatre Company statistics and making plans for when we’re back
—cooking at home, trying vintage recipes I’ve always meant to try
—maintaining personal fitness (in remote, crowd-free outside areas)
All these things help me stay focused and maintain my mental and physical health. Remember, no one can take away your creativity, and you don’t have to be in rehearsal or performance for a show right this minute to continue being creative.
When the arts come back and we can gather together again to share true theatre, we’ll need your support more than ever. Looking forward to seeing you.
Reach out if you need to or want to—I’m OK, and here as always.
—Morgan