Monday, December 09, 2024
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
AMERICAN THEATRE: Bullis currently works as the technical director and facilities manager for Detroit Repertory Theatre. “I doubt I’m known for much,” Bullis said, “but I’m proud of my willingness to learn new skills and mediums to help see each show’s vision through.”
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Reading about these Detroit theater workers is such a breath of fresh air. These are people really shaping what theater can be—not just for audiences, but for entire communities. From creating opportunities for underserved youth to finding innovative ways to tell stories, it feels like they’re redefining the meaning of theater as both an art form and a movement. Take Morton and his Sofa Stories project, for example. Performing monologues on actual sofas in found spaces? That’s next-level creative, but what’s even better is how it centers the voices of young people experiencing homelessness. It’s a perfect example of how art can be healing, empowering, and community-focused all at once. It makes me think about how theater often overlaps with social work, creating spaces for people to share stories that might otherwise go untold. And then there’s Strawder’s work with Mosaic Youth Theatre. She’s not just creating art; she’s nurturing the next generation of artists and showing how theater can be a tool for holistic growth. Her ability to write songs in 24 hours? That’s just wild. It reminds me of how music and theater are so intertwined, creating something magical when paired with a strong message.
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