I recently had the pleasure of producing Jaclyn Backhaus' riotous MEN ON BOATS for Live Arts, directed by Jeremy Duncan Pape. Though the run was cut short due to covid-19, we are immensely proud of this production (and of all the teen apprentices who did such a wonderful job co-designing this show!) Below I've provided my program note and some amazing shots from the production, including a beautiful set, directed by artist and tech director extraordinaire, Annie Temmick. ​ "A

Kelli Shermeyer's program note for THE WOLVES by Sarah DeLappe ​ We fell in love with this story, which was also our story. We schemed and dreamed. We began the production process with intention. We deepened our relationship to our craft. We rehearsed with purpose and joy. We learned from and with each other. We cared for each other as whole people. We embraced challenges as opportunities. We handled setbacks with humor and candor. We were reminded of our own fragility and vu