Liz Maxwell is a theatre director, producer of culture, and artistic innovator. I am passionate about the role of the artist in society, interdisciplinary collaboration, and making original work. I believe that the process and product are important, that new ideas are the life-force of society, and that the arts hold a vital role in shaping our collective future. This blog reflects musings on the evolution of theatre, reflections on the process of art-making, and committed observations on what it's like to be a human being these days.
The theatre lobby is outdated. It's from the old paradigm, and as we shift towards a future that is ever more about collaboration, connection, and an appreciation and celebration of our interdependence - the theatre has to keep up with the times, as well.
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Violence happens. Violence "is", in the world today. The question is what do we do with it, how do we handle it, how do we want to react when violence occurs. In my story: I left. So what. I made my choice, I "pulled the trigger", people were hurt, I was hurt - but what's done is done. NOW, I really have a choice. I can wallow in why I left. I can continue to tell a one-sided story about right and wrong. Or, I can forgive and forget.
Read MoreHow do you, as an artist, measure success?
We’ve been having this discussion around the community over the past few weeks, and it’s particularly interesting as we continue to run our show for ever-changing, wildly different Italian audiences. I think I measure success somehow by number and depth of hearts touched. Some artists say it’s enough if you get through to just one person; I really respect this sentiment, but it’s not enough for me.
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