If you’re like us, celebrating the holidays before Thanksgiving can initially feel WRONG. What happened to being thankful & gathering around the table? Santas come after Turkeys!! But about 15 years ago, I changed my mind. I LOVE the holidays and I go ALL OUT – Decorations, gift givings, wrapping, ribbons, baking, parties, movies, music, EVERYTHING. When I wait to… View Post
5 things to know before you come to Once Upon A Holiday:
We couldn’t be more merry about our upcoming performance at the Avalon! We pride ourselves on being a long-standing tradition with local families and filling each & every one with holiday cheer. With our new venue, here’s 5 things to know before you come: Get here early! There’s plenty of shops to visit & yummy treats to experience at the… View Post
Director’s Cut: A Tribute to A Revolution
Created & Premiered: 2008, Re-imagined: 2012 I grew up admiring the 1960s. I loved the music, I loved the colorful fabrics, I loved the flowers, & I loved the challenge to the norm. You see . . . I’m an Enneagram 8: The Challenger. Eights are the true “rugged individualists” of the Enneagram. More than any other type, they stand… View Post
A Little Holiday Magic
As a child, the holiday season was my favorite time of the year AND for me, it started with Thanksgiving. At my home, Thanksgiving was a full-out feast! We had 15 different dishes to choose from, all things that we never really ate during the year. There were passed down family recipes, new recipes, and of course, the Pink Stuff… View Post
Director’s Cut: Your Song
Premiered: Love Stories – 2014 Performed: Chris Coates Mitchell & Andrea Ekmark Last Thursday, Jeremy & I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary! In honor of him & our relationship, I introduce Your Song – a piece I created in 2014 directly from the words of our vows. When writing our vows, we wanted to understand each other and agree to continue… View Post