Author: Megynn
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Practice Practice Practice – “The Sky Is Falling” Part 2

Getting all of our ducks in a row. Chickens and ducks, I mean. Before any audition it’s important to let your artists know what your expectations are. In this case I told them we’ll be workshopping the musical. I’ll want to select the most creative, most able to improvise, and most willing to collaborate with…
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The Sky is Falling – a new musical – Part 1

The Sky Is Falling.mp4 For those of you following my blog, I want to share my side project. I’m spending time with the neighbors, the chickens and ducks, to workshop a new musical. With all of us under “stay at home” orders they seem a little antsy. The ducks are especially vocal about their situation…
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Trinidad Lake State Park in March

The same campground I visited in January is nearly full this March weekend. I wish I could stay here one more night for the full moon. Last night a group sat around their fire, laughing, relaxing. Tents glowed. Windows revealed other people’s recreational arrangements. The older couple on one side played cards at their van…
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Arcosanti

Where do I sign up? That’s what I’m thinking from the moment I veer towards this hidden haven. An “Urban Laboratory”, Arcosanti was founded in 1970 by architect Paolo Soleri and his wife, Colly. You can read all about that here. People joined the Soleris to build and create sustainable community based on principles of…
