I'm not really the 'traditionally' creative type (but what does that even mean these days, right?)
I just know that when people look at me they don't see the next Frida Kahlo or Patti Lupone but, I don't care. I learned early on in my academic career that life is about letting the right things into your heart, especially if you're obligated to sit in a class room for months on end- which is why I declared myself a theatre minor in my sophomore year. Theatre has taught me that emotional response is not only acceptable but an incredible sign of strength, ability and discipline. It has inspired me to stand up and accept myself for whatever I wanted to be, in any role that I wished to play. As a young girl, growing up in the South Bronx made me appreciate the beauty that is associated with struggle and grittiness. I always loved the idea of creating pieces of script that completely challenge what people think is normal or obvious because I feel like I do that myself every single day. There is something appealing to me about turning things upside down and giving them a bit of a shake.
Blank pages makes me happy.
Blank pages inspire me.
The blank lines on a piece of paper mean freedom and boundless possibility.
My experiences and the ideas I often find myself spitting up on paper are always those memories that I never considered sharing out loud...how exciting is that?
This is ultimately what I need to show you-my world, through my eyes...
So let's go!
-E
