Westward, Ho!

Yesterday afternoon, at 2:23 PM (a whopping hour and a half ahead of the deadline), I handed over my final MFA portfolio, completing my two years as a student at the University of Exeter.  Although I had expected jubilation, I mostly felt sad, and a little lost.  But also relieved.

There isn't much to say about this experience, at least not now.  It has been challenging, and incredibly rewarding.  I have loved it, especially this second year, and I am going to miss it.

Now, onward.

Next month, if I have enough people sign up, I'll be teaching a couple of weekly Shakespeare classes at Davis High.  One of them will focus on the literary aspect, and the other will be an acting class.  Having never really taught before, I'm both terrified and excited to get started!

Also next month, I'll be heading out to the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, VA, to give a presentation at the Blackfriars Conference.  This is a biannual event featuring research from some of the top Shakespeare scholars from around the world, and we have been invited to present on the Grassroots Shakespeare Company!  I am thrilled at the opportunity!

After that, I'll be working on developing the Grassroots Shakespeare Company in Utah, in preparation for next year's season.  I'm hoping to start getting into schools and rural communities, and to produce more educational content such as workshops, symposia, and hopefully a few more adaptation events!  Keep following our progress on facebook!  ;)

Of course, I'll also be looking for gainful employment (oh yes, that) so if you happen to hear of any Adjunct Faculty positions in Drama or English, send them my way!  I'm not picky!