Had a blast at the NAPTAs last week. A room full of wonderful creative people many of whom have helped shape my creativity and sense of belonging at various times over the years. π
Congratulations to all the nominees. SO MUCH TALENT AND JOY!
Thank you to
@ameliac.3 for pitching You're A Good Man Charlie Brown and creating such a playful rehearsal room where everyones voice was valued and important. AND Congratulations on your win for Best Director of a Musical!!! YES!
Congratulations to my boi
@it_be_paco for your win for Schroeder. Every day is Beethoven day!
It takes a huge amount of work from so many departments to put on a show. Thank you everyone for your contributions.
As always shout-out to understudies, swings and alternates. Thank you
@holly_jackie_ I loved being Sally with you.
Thank you Amelia,
@that.vintage.gal ,
@elisefphillips and
@aliachapmann for being a badass, calm and kind creative team. Sometimes I'm nervous about how weird I am and you all made it so much fun and safe to bring my full weird self to Sally.
Thank you
@_echadwick_29 for managing this production one silly Elphaba riff at a time.
Thank you
@harlequintheatre for having me and congratulations for all your nominations across Mary Poppins and Charlie Brown.
Thank you
@napta.nz and NAPTA judges.
Theatre is such a special space to connect with people you may not otherwise encounter. Grateful for the friends of all ages and the different ways we help and learn from each other. Thank you
@rubywarner_ and
@paige.mckechnie for always making me laugh and helping me use my phone.
Keep being silly. Keep making art. Just an offer. That's my new philosophy π Honour your silly inner child. Swipe to see mine π€