#4 – Hellos and goodbyes
One of the most beautiful parts of being in a Playback company is how deeply we get to know and trust each other. Yet one of the saddest parts of being in a Playback company is saying goodbye to beloved members as they move on to other pursuits. Because True Story is such a large company (16-20 members, while most Playback companies have 6-12), we experience hellos and goodbyes more often than most.
In September, long-time member Johnny Lapham said farewell to True Story so he could focus on other interests, including artistic pursuits of woodworking and painting at his Open Hand studio in Cambridge. We miss him already! Three other treasured members are taking multi-month leaves of absence to handle the pressures of their non-performing lives: Ani Nguyen, Nicole Brucato, and Kamau Hashim.
At the same time, we are happily welcoming three new, enthusiastic members: Alysa Escobar, Emily Woods, and Paul Merrill. View here the lovely faces of all troupe members, new and old.
We’re next holding auditions possibly in November, so if you or someone you know might be a good fit for True Story, please ask them to be in touch as soon as possible. Being a part of this playful, creative family and getting to serve the community through Playback is supremely rewarding.