I reflect the joys and struggles of the human condition to ignite change and inspire connections.

THEATER ARTISTS HAVE THIS SPECIAL POWER TO PRESENT REAL LIFE AS IT’S SEEN AND REAL EMOTIONS AS THEY’RE FELT.

IN SPITE OF THIS REALISM, THE SUSPENSION OF REALITY IN THEATER IS A PALPABLE PHENOMENON.

WHENEVER I WAS YOUNGER, I COULD FEEL MY TROUBLES MELT AWAY WATCHING OR REHEARSING A SHOW.

THE STRUGGLES WERE STILL WAITING FOR ME AT THE DOOR,

BUT WITH EACH CONNECTION I HAD TO THEATER, I FELT BETTER EQUIPPED TO PICK THEM BACK UP

NOW AS I AM ON MY ARTISTIC JOURNEY,

I WANT TO BE ABLE TO GIVE AN AUDIENCE THE SPACE AND REFUGE I WAS GIVEN THROUGHOUT MY EXPERIENCE.

SADIE KOOPMAN