Watching the movement workshops unfold was truly an incredible and enlightening experience. From the very beginning, it was evident that everyone involved fully supported and cared for one another. Even when people felt afraid or uncertain of what to do, it never seemed as if anyone made them feel less than or incompetent. Instead, an invisible yet boundless support system developed, which led to the construction of a truly open, safe space. During these workshops, in that room, everyone felt free to open him or herself up to the full spectrum of emotion and possibility. Seeing everyone challenge him or herself, experiment, and find out what they are capable of, was mesmerizing, captivating, and invigorating. Over the three weeks with Kali, I saw everyone become more confident in themselves, both as actors and as human beings, and that was freaking awesome.

Now, I’m not gonna lie. There have been (and still are) moments throughout this process when I have felt overwhelmed and underprepared. Each time I venture into a new adventure with a new cast, a new creative team, and new expectations (both from others and of myself), my mind begins to fill with visions and scenarios of every mistake I could possibly make. Usually, this feeling would be somewhat paralyzing – if only for a moment. I would eventually shake it off and realize that all is OK. Recently, however, I have realized that these fears have become less and less frequent, which, I believe, is a direct result of Kali’s brilliant workshops.

While my body did not participate in the exercises, my heart, mind, and soul did. Consequently, I have internalized the open community I witnessed over the 12+ hours with Kali. I, like everyone else, am now free to take chances, explore, and grow. I am now less afraid of my “oh shit!” moments – times when I find myself on uncertain ground, afraid, and unsure of how to proceed. I am in the process of becoming comfortable living in and exploring the unknown and leaning into my fear because of the insane courage, generosity, and support you have all demonstrated over these past few weeks and the safety net you’ve helped create.

Thank you.