We Are Here
Because somewhere along the way, I learned the most important thing about this work: no show is ever a solo act. Even a one-person show has a tech director in the wings willing you to succeed. The audience roots for you. The venue roots for you. And if you're as lucky as I am — your actors, designers, ASM, and tech rock stars are right there beside you, every single step of the way.
The Strange, Winding History of Birthdays
Like most traditions, birthday celebrations as we know them today are shaped by many layered histories.
According to HuffPost, the earliest known birthday reference appears in the Bible: a Pharaoh marks the day of his “birth,” likely referring to his coronation: the moment he was considered divine. In other words, the first recorded birthday wasn’t about the person; it was about the power.