As I work with groups to create performances, I learn more and more about myself, the materials that I enjoy using, and ways to communicate better. Having worked with groups like Fluid Movement, Otterside Productions, Black Cherry Theater, and The Columbia Arts Center, I have come to realize that creating as a team is a special gift that enhances all levels of the work. Challenges are always present, but the load and the enhanced knowledge set make the problems less daunting. When the curtains come up, the roar of the crowd makes it all worth while.