I had this epiphany that I like the interaction with people. I wanted to make things happen at a grassroots level.

The idea of making audiences feel like they matter, that the theatre matters, and that they're a partner in the event—that's what fuels me as a director . . . I believe it's actually radical to think about the audience.

Theatre and opera were always the twin kingdoms that I felt I had to conquer, because they were my parents' favorites.

Creativity is a form of knowledge.

My generation of director has no illusions that we are going to be fed and cared for by subsidized theater in America.

I don't want to be in an art bubble.

I grew up with a beautiful gold harp sitting in our living room. My older sister played it.