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Shawn Storms, assistant director
What are your favorite Omelet ingredients?
Mushrooms and spinach, lots of cheese, covered with tomato and hollandaise sauce. Yummy.
What has the experience of working on the development of Next Thing You Know been like?
While this has not been my first foray into the world of shaping new material or directly working with writers, it has been my first musical to do so. I have had the privilege to work in such capacities as both an actor and a director in the past. I feel that this has given me a strong foundation, so I was able to leap off creatively with this production.While my past experiences have been unique and growth inspiring, this show has allowed me to tap into skills I have not had the opportunity to in the past. I have discovered many things about myself, my process, as well as the art and skill of directing. I constantly find myself surprised by what I witness in our rehearsals.
Surprisingly (to me anyway), I have found this process easier than the work I have done with new plays. I feel that it has much to do with the extremely talented cast of this show. They have been open and eager to try new things; go with the flow. I feel that without that beautiful collaborative spirit, this show would never have evolved in the many ways it has.
It has been a pleasure to witness each character’s evolution. To see the script change, new moments discovered, and songs soar. I hope that our audiences see what a gem this show is!
