Yesterday was the final performance of Blue. Within an hour, the stage was cleared, the garbage, collected and we gathered our crap and left. The last day is always a little sad, but we had a successful run with audiences all around genuinely affected. I am also proud of the people I have surrounded myself with these past two months. It has been an incredibly nerve-raking but ultimately an uplifting creative experience.

A big shout goes out to the three actors who brought Blue to life. Mike Lummis played Joel and gave the part such a deep sense of sadness and courage – heartbreaking. Bryn McAuley, who gave Gloria innocence laced with maturity – brilliant. And Richard Peters who played Adam at first as a bold, seemingly confident individual, but by the end was not afraid to show vulnerability, brokenness. Bravo! Then there is Jane Miller, my director…I learned so much from this woman. I can’t wait to write my next script so that I can apply all that I have learned. And finally, but certainly not least…the unsung heroes….Waleed Ansari (stage manager/lighting operator), Corrie Logan (sound) and Dave Crawford (front of house) – these are the people behind the scenes who I could not have done Blue without. They were always there for me and they never complained once – not once. To you all, I say a big thank you. I am a blessed man to have spent time in your presence – my life has been enriched because of it. Thank you to all those who saw the play and to those who did not…just wait a bit…another one will come….the pen is in the hand on this end.

I will have something further to say about Blue in a couple days as I reflect on what has been an awesome week.