2023 - Year in Review
2023 unfolded with so much upheaval – in global affairs, in our climate, in technology, in the ways we relate to one another.
Definitely felt unsettling in different ways, but reflecting on the year also brings a sense of flexibility and renewed potential.
I don’t know; maybe that’s just me. I have a lot to be thankful for.
Here’s a few personal moments:
· First trips to India (Kolkata) and Thailand (Bangkok)
· First visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
· First time trying acupuncture
And with my creative practice:
Awarded a Live Feed Creative Residency from New York Live Arts
water riot in beta: a cyber punk rock opera is announced as a finalist for NEFA’s Creation and Touring Award!
Featured Speaker at the 2023 Black Theatre Network Conference in St. Louis
Landed my pilot, Uptown Tonight, on the top 20 Red List of TV Pilots on Coverfly (Musical Comedy Category)
Beyond writing/producing, my work at Latz & Company was fairly heavy in 2023. I’m grateful for the abundance of opportunity there, but I’m planning to release some of these commitments in 2024 to make more room for key creative opportunities.
Still, I don’t take it lightly that I’ve been so fortunate this year. And, as always, I’ve made it a priority to share what I’ve reaped with worthy causes in my community and far afield. Here’s a few organizations where I put my donations recently:
