One of the many attributes that make Imagination Theater unique is our gleefully nomadic ensemble. All of our shows are performed in schools, libraries and community organizations that are often many miles away from our office.
As the marketing director, I'm often back in the office working the phones while our actors are performing. My favorite days are the days I head out to a performance site and surprise the cast by joining the audience. These shows are why I'm here, and it's a pleasure to see them in action.
When we're exceptionally busy, like the past few weeks, and our facilitators our scattered around the country, I get to step into the facilitator's role and see the show from our actors' point of view.
I started with Imagination Theater as an actor, and I continue to perform in the evenings with a number of companies. So, sure, I love being on the stage. An Imagination Theater show, however, is unlike any other stage. Our shows make connections and memories, provoke laughter and discussion, excite and encourage. As a performer it's an incredible rush to pull an audience member on stage and coach them through a scenario, or lead a discussion about a challenging topic.
After performing a run of shows, I'm even more invigorated by our performances, even more proud of our performers, and even more inspired by our audience!
As always, if you want to learn more about our programs, you can visit www.imaginationtheater.org.
-Jeremy Schaefer
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