by Lauri | Jan 10, 2020 | Thoughts
On December 29th, 2019 at 5:20pm, with a house full of guests who’d gathered with us to watch the 49ers/Seahawks showdown game, my cellphone rang … It was Michael – the stage manager for the show I’m currently understudying at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. A show...
by Lauri | Dec 10, 2019 | Thoughts
“Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?”– Charlie Brown We’re in the midst of a powerful season. For some of us this season is connected to the celebration of a holiday – such as Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza. For some, it may be a...
by Lauri | Nov 26, 2019 | Thoughts
Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the United States. The official beginning of the Holiday Season. For many, the holidays feel like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, we long for connection and gratitude. On the other, we get triggered by our loved ones and our...
by Lauri | Oct 15, 2019 | Thoughts
Dear Fear, I wish I could take away your pain. I can’t. I see you. I hear you. I feel you. Fear masquerades as hate Desperate for someone to blameAll the whileLonging for someone to take the pain away … Please stop allowing the haters to protect you. That won’t take...
by Lauri | Sep 23, 2019 | Thoughts, Videos
I’ve worked with many, many clients over the years as they prepare for and shoot videos. So many of us believe that we’re the only ones who are challenged during this process and that everyone else is doing it flawlessly in one take. While I have shot a video or two...
