In the midst of change, social and political disarray, and division, art is something that has the power to bring people of all walks of life together. For some, communal artistry can lie in painting or animation; for me, the heart of it lives in the theatre. When I was around 6 years old, I remember going to Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. for the first time to see its yearly production of A Christmas Carol. As a young girl, always inspired by the theatre, I found joy in watching a produ
Mariya Dempsey
While we navigate change in our world, trying to fit each other together like puzzle pieces that don’t quite seem to nestle into the right cracks, art has a way of being the glue. Like a puzzle, every piece in the production of theatre has a purpose. Every production is made possible not only by the actors on stage, but also by directors, designers, educators, administrators, technicians, donors, audiences, and more. Each person is a piece of the picture, helping create something that couldn't
Mariya Dempsey
