My Project

When I was a child, I had an innate ability to direct those around me.  I would climb up into our attic which had been converted into a playroom and create productions for hours: "The Strawberry Shortcake Show"  "Sesame Street's Disco Hour" "Land of the Lost meets George Jetson".   It wasn't until my third-grade of school that I actually produced something with a true audience.  Somehow I convinced my teacher, Mrs. Washington, that our class should have a talent show and perform for the whole school.  Amazingly, she let me do it.  She set aside time to let me create within the school day, and encouraged the other children to participate.  I performed several dances, directed some skits, and let other children have an opportunity to create something.  We performed for our entire school and our families.  What seems amazing to me now looking back, is what a tenacious child I was, and what a wonderful teacher I had in Mrs. Washington. 

This story leads me to where I am now.  With the help and support of wonderful friends and family, I'm taking the big step to produce a dance performance in my community.  My friends and I have developed a collaboration called "Red Bucket Dance Theatre".   The "Red Bucket" is a place where your thoughts and ideas can be stored and explored with no judgment and true artistic support.  I am bursting with joy!!!!!  My world seems in balance now that I have incorporated this project into my life.....My alter-ego "Lola" has a place to belong....