Perry Allison

The bittersweet ending of a big project. As we near the end of another production from my small but mighty theatre company, here is what I want to remember. I want to remember the joy of watching my actors come together as an ensemble, the miracle of opening up to their characters, the discovery that comes with finding a moment, a gesture, or a sentence that brings a scene to life. I want to remember the faces of the audience as they experience this beautiful story, the tears that spring...

Last night at the theatre, I had the pleasure of chatting with a number of our patrons. Few people realize what really goes into mounting a production like ours. As I have written before, there are a million details and moving pieces. It truly is a labor of love. But when I stand on the porch and see the impact of our work, it is deeply gratifying. One couple, clearly well traveled and frequent patrons of theaters around the region, kept thanking me. “Thank you for bringing us hope. Thank you...

C Cast of Something Rotten from 2024. See anyone you recognize? After one of our shows this past weekend, someone standing on the porch turned to me and asked, “Where do you find these people?” They were talking about the extraordinary talent on stage—the consistently strong voices, the grounded, honest acting, the kind of presence that makes you lean in a little closer. It’s a question I get a lot. My answer is always the same: there’s a lot of talent in the world. And there...