Hello Equity Community,
I have been a CAEA member for 20 years. In that time, the bulk of my professional work has been with small theatre companies and independent productions. I have often heard that the burden of administrative work can become a barrier to continued producing. I am curious to explore possibilities of streamlining contract processes for small, independent productions in order to make it easier to produce theatre and provide opportunities for members to work. I would also like to explore and promote alternative rehearsal models that aren’t cost prohibitive, take in work/life balance and might allow for deeper, longer rehearsal periods.
Outside theatre, I have sat on the boards of a housing cooperative and a martial arts dojo. I have experience working as part of a committee, which, to my mind, is mostly about listening, respecting different perspectives and aiming to find common ground in creative solutions. I am a father of two children who are almost grown up, and I now have some extra time. I want to give back to the Association that continues to try to improve the working lives of its membership.