In November, I hosted a Director Mixer to build a professional support network for directors in Michigan—focused on shared problem-solving, hiring connections, resource exchange, and reducing the isolation that often comes with directing work. The idea was inspired by my experience in a Yale directing intensive, where a diverse and deeply collaborative cohort became one of the most valuable outcomes of the program. That group—spanning disciplines, backgrounds, and career stag

This flock returns to the road in just a few weeks! Flint Repertory Theatre's first ever touring production of THE BIRDS goes back on tour February 16–27, 2026. Are you interested in bringing this production to your school or community group? There's still time! Contact Aiesha Lewis at alewis@thefim.org , or fill out our interest form at the link below Lamenting the unwholesome state of human affairs, a pair of adventurers turn their backs on civilization as they know it and

This year felt like a milestone in so many ways—new adventures, leadership growth, and a decade of directing under my belt. I’m ending 2025 feeling grateful, challenged, and inspired by the communities I’ve been able to work with. In January, I returned to Open Book Theatre in Trenton to direct Bernhardt/Hamlet . Theresa Rebeck’s sharp, witty play explores Sarah Bernhardt’s daring choice to play Hamlet at the turn of the 20th century. I loved diving into the intersections of