Difficult news to share. My little demon baby, Okcate suffers from a neurological condition that stemmed from extreme early life trauma. She was a difficult cat, as some of y’all knew (and to say the least). But she had been improving over the years through a lot of patience and love. Unfortunately, I noticed her progress was regressing over the past year, and I discovered early this week that her pupils were no longer responding to light. I was given two hard choices, and ultimately, I’ve decided that Okcate will be receiving professional rehabilitation care with the wonderful people at the RISPCA as it’s not possible for her to receive the care she needs in a domestic home.
When I received the call about her three years ago, she was just a little thing that was somehow deemed the “worst cat the shelter ever had” (and her infamy still lives on YEARS later). I was told that she’d never be an affectionate cat, but she proved everyone wrong. I witnessed this traumatized little kitten grow into an emotional support velcro baby. Everyone who met her could easily see that Okcate thought I was her mother cat. She’d test my patience and rack up my bandaid bill (and I’d lament how she’s a demon while showing my scars), but she was just a little baby I loved.
This has been incredibly difficult as she physically appears healthy, but developmentally she’s not. It’s been hard to reckon that she’s not well and that more time, love, or patience isn’t enough for a worsening neurological condition. And it’s been devastating to accept that she needs to be in a rehabilitation center than the home she has felt the most loved and safe in. Ultimately, it’s the best decision for her to get the 24/7 rehabilitation care she needs. The team at RISPCA, my vet, and I agree that this option gives her the best chance.
Difficult cats deserve a chance. Severely traumatized cats deserve a chance. And all cats deserve the care they need.
A remarkable experience with a remarkable cast and a remarkable community turn out in DC for MMIW Day Readings. It’s been a decade since I was in this building as a fellow, and it still felt as magical as my first day (but FAR less chaotic as I didn’t get a flat tire coming in this time) ❤️❤️❤️
A wonderful birthday celebration for my Queen Mother @monetsimone and I, the Princess in NYC to celebrate Aries season and our beautiful friends! All that combined with the newest show at @herearts directed by the wonderful @annalisadias Y’all get you to HERE Arts Center starting this week to start to think about dismantling the criminal justice system
We did it, y’all. The last closing of Haunted’s @nationalnewplaynetwork Rolling World Premiere. Truly what a ride. There’s so much to say soon as I’m collecting thoughts and tracking the impact of the show still. But for now, let’s give it up to Cleveland for taking it home!
Producer: Raymond Bobgan
Line Producer: Paige Conway
Directed by Nailah Unole didanas’ea Harper-Malveaux
Stage Manager: Yesenia Real
Scenic Designer: Laura Carlson Tarantowski
Lighting Designer: Emma Deane
Sound Designer: Geoffrey Short
Costume Designer: Desiree Monique
Fight Choreographer: Rachel Gold
Technical Director: Tom West
Assistant Director/Assistant Stage Manager: Alexandrea Decatur-Benally
Technicians: Claire Lynch, Rose Musto
Photos by Steve Wagner taken at Cleveland Public Theatre
A residency in Florida with exciting things accomplished (and a new work hack discovered: write in the pool). Now we will see if I ever leave this airport or have another impromptu road trip
Ash made you a mix. 💅💋👻
The @nationalnewplaynetwork Rolling World Premiere of “Haunted” closes this weekend, March 19–22.
Get 🎟️ before they sell out: cptonline.org or at our 🔗.
*Trevor McChristian appears courtesy of @actorsequity , the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.*
