It’s been quite a while since I’ve had the time – or more honestly the creativity – to jot down some thoughts, but I’m sitting here in my car not quite ready to go to my next meeting.

the last little while has been a bit rough; not due to any tragedy, just a bit of confusion. It’s hit me that I left behind a network of creative partners and that has really scared me. It made me realize how heavily I rely on strong collaborators to work with. I suppose one creates contacts wherever they are but the group that I had was somethig special – we had a shorthand that made projects a real joy to undertake. After having a long think I’ve begun a new direction while here to develop myself as an artist in the areas that I wouldn’t necessarily have the obvious opportunity to endeavor in while back home.

I’m immersing myself in playwriting and the different opinions on the theory behind all of that. I’m transitioning into more directing and refinig my devising skills by trying out different techniques with young people. Teaching something tests your knowledge & skill level & in doing that I have learned many many things that I do not know – which is a son of a bitch.

With this new renewed sense of purpose, which is CRUCIAL for me to lie happily, I soldier on – while attemptingto remain in the Canadian theatre grapevine.

To all my colleagues back home – I miss you. To all my new collaborators I hope we can establish out own shorthand and reach that creative fury that only comes when each person involved understands the unspoken.

With love,

Josh.