Welcome to my Substack. I started this account half a year ago—full of VIM and VIGOR—and then let fear, perfectionism, and uncertainty stall me. I knew I wanted to continue to build the community I’d been cultivating on TikTok around playwriting content and theatre discourse. But I didn’t want to start posting until I knew exactly what I wanted the space to be, and had the perfect content ready to roll out. And so this space sat vacant. But the impending TikTok ban gave me a sense of urgency (how ADHD of me, taking action juuuust when the consequences for inaction are right around the corner). It’s either now or never. And honestly, I’m tired of waiting, anyway. What’s the point in waiting to be perfect? I’m thankful for the realization that I don’t have to be perfect, I just have to BE.

So here’s me being. And here’s this space becoming.

I’m not quite sure what this space will be yet. I know that I want a monthly newsletter. I know I want a way to connect with people. I know I want to give game and insight. I know I’m still on my own journey, and I want to pay forward what I have learned thus far. I know I want to continue to create educational writing/storytelling craft content not just for those who are interested, but for folks like myself who did not get an MFA in playwriting, and who have mainly learned by doing. I know I want to arm playwrights with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, and empower them as we all navigate the business side of theatre. I know I want a space to voice my thoughts on theatre as a whole, and fight for a more equitable industry. I know I want to provide an ongoing list of play submission opportunities. I know I want to build a space where we can uplift and encourage each other to keep going.

If any of that sounds good to you, please join me, and let’s build together.

With gratitude,

Andrew