Having worked in this field for the past fifteen years almost exclusively and before that in the adult theatre community as an actor and designer, I am always keenly aware of what is happening around me as an artist. I am also an artist drawn to theatre for young audiences (T.Y.A.) mainly because we are still children refusing to grow up. We are a Betwixt-and-Between. This is what Solomon calls Peter in J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens. We cannot fully grow up, nor do we want to I should think. I do not really feel that one can truly grow up and become successful in our field unless there is s certain spirit of joie de jeunesse that permeates all that we do.
Insight, as defined by the Oxford American Dictionary, is the ability to perceive and understand the true nature of something. It is my hope that this conversation will spur you to think and to reflect on your own contributions and give insight how the contributions of others may have a lasting impact on our craft.
I welcome your comments and suggestions.
