I Love You Because

My niece, Ruthie, is in yet another play at Buckcreek. She isn't onstage, but she served as stage manager and worked with props. Check out the broccoli and everything else you see the actors handling. That would be the work of Ruthie.

Here's a bit about the play off Buckcreek's website:

"Premiering for the first time in Indiana, the new musical I Love You Because is a modern-day retelling of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice with the gender roles reversed. Described as "a modern day musical love story," this new work boasts a rich and tuneful score by Joshua Salzman with book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham. This slightly nutty take on modern dating is set in New York, the city of romance where relationships end badly, and where those on the rebound fall for the wrong person."

Creativity

I have found that most creative people have more than one outlet. (And I would argue that everyone has a creative talent, although that is for another post.) For example, I write, but I also draw, play a couple of instruments, and dance.

My niece Ruthie also writes, she sings, plays an instrument, and participates in the theatre. I say "participate" because she doesn't just act, she directs, does the lighting, and helps with the sets.

At this point you may be waiting for my usual reason for the post. Am I encouraging writers to have different creative outlets? Am I supporting multiple creative endeavours? Yeah. Let's say that.

Or as a good friend often says, who am I kidding? I'm proud of my niece. Here she is. (Bottom, second from right.) Visit the website. See the play if you're in the area. It's a great little playhouse, and of course, Ruthie is star quality.

I'm NOT biased. Well, maybe a little. But she IS fab. Go. You'll see.

http://www.buckcreekplayers.com/