“We’re still in the middle of a pandemic,” the co-founder and Executive Director of IndieSpace reflected. “Artists are still reeling … there’s a deep impact on mental health and feelings of stability and safety, and their work hasn’t come back at one hundred percent. We can’t stop supporting artists where they’re at.”
What is your typical day like now?
I wake up around 8:30 AM. Then I get the coffee brewing, while I take a shower and do vocal warm-ups. After I drink my coffee and eat a small breakfast, I put on my mask, grab my script, and head to the theatre for rehearsal! I love rehearsal! Itâs not only an opportunity to practice on the show, but it also allows me to get to know and hang out with the cast, many of whom are good friends. During lunch, if I havenât packed a lunch, I usually find a cast member to get lunch with. We often bring lunch back to the theatre and spread out six feet away to chat and eat. Rehearsal is over around 6 PM. When I get back to my apartment, I cook with my sister or we get take-out. After dinner, I either watch a movie with my sister, FaceTime my friends, binge Netflix in my bed, or play