The stories we tell matter.
A woman sits in a library (a home library rather than a public library). She is surrounded by books. Each book is held by the personification of itself, (possibly the personification of the author or protagonist). Several Books surround her… Read morePlay a Day: New Friends
A blackbox theatre stage. It is empty, save for an easel center stage. On the easel is a posterboard sign with the words, “Out enjoying life, try back tomorrow” written in black sharpie.
A children’s swingset in a park. It is in need of repair and seems to have been abandoned for years. A breeze blows, and the swing gently rocks back and forth, as if a ghost child has started swinging.
What could be a military strategy or “war” room. The room is filled with calendar pages, to-do lists, and breakdowns of schedules by day, week, and month. Some are spread out on a desk, others are tacked to the walls,… Read morePlay a Day: (Wo)man with a Plan
A woman sits asleep at a desk. She is hooked up with strings like a marionette. The invisible arm of the marketplace pulls the strings. The woman types on a keyboard, makes telephone calls, etc. The movements are choppy and… Read morePlay a Day: The Strings
A woman sits behind a desk filled with papers. Every time she reaches for one she sneezes, blowing the stack over. She picks up the papers from the floor and sits back down. Repeat.
A woman lays on a chaise lounge, drinking tea. An unopened pill bottle sits on a nearby counter.
A woman sits down in the middle of a busy street, breathing with intention. All the background slowly fades away until she is alone, yet connected to everything.
A woman walks down the sidewalk. A giant flower runs into her from behind, knocking her to the ground and spilling pollen everywhere. A dust cloud swirls around the woman, spreading the pollen further. It begins to rain, and mold… Read morePlay a Day: In the Air
Two women start out doing the mirror exercise (facing each other, one mimicking the movements of the other) but begin to get further and further out of sync until nothing they do is anything alike. Neither can agree who is… Read morePlay a Day: Mirror Image