Lorraine Bahr
I continue to work with Sowelu because the process dives deep, every single time.
I continue to work with Sowelu because the process dives deep, every single time.
I return to work at Sowelu because I have unfinished business. Because there is a place deeper than the river of emotion on which everything exists and I can go there with Sowelu. There are things that are scary to say and Sowelu finds a way to say it. There are things that are scary to hear and Sowelu asks you to listen and react as you see fit. I can trust my impulse and except that it will take me exactly where I need to be.
The Sowelu Theater Ensemble helped shape me into the artist I am today. The wealth of experience I gained as an actor and member of the staff is invaluable. I learned to collaborate in ways that were foreign to me but now have become a part of my regular vocabulary. The two years of Meisner training cemented the foundation of my acting technique and the outreach programs offered opportunities to develop curriculum and grow as a young teacher. I loved my time as a Sowelu artist and still carry the principals of process, discovery and ensemble collaboration at the core of my work. Thank you Sowelu.