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So - how's your pandemic been?
What sort of creative outlet have you found helpful for you? (Whether it is self-generated or someone else's...)
We have been thinking that in some ways, breaking the normal was hard, yes - but it has brought unexpected pleasures, joys and even a positive change of direction. For some other aspects - difficult choices, reinvention and challenge. Still - art helps us step on new paths.

Share your thoughts with us and other folks - we're always looking for inspiration and new ideas from folks!

Got rained on, but got to see the Tigers Turnbull pitch his first no-hitter. Sad for the Mariners, but as I was sporting my dad’s Tigers hat, perhaps that Detroit-bred spirit boosted some pitches.
Dunn had a good game, too (9 strikeouts!!!) - the redhead just had a better one.
And that’s my report.
And proof of the former roommate, James (also a Detroit guy)

Our path
6000+ miles
10 states touched on the way out, 11 on the way back.


Great way to better understand where you are relative to anything.

Still life with decaf and crumbs.
See you soon, Seattle.
Yakima- we’ll be back.

Hi!!
In the melee of ASKING* for what we need, to whom are we GIVING ourselves?
GENEROSITY BREEDS GENEROSITY. Shout out your main orgs and ALSO your secondary and niche orgs you hold close (because $20 means different things to different sized organizations, right??)

Folks - tell us to whom you are donating!! Our donations tonight will include food security, health services and ART - because we need to care for our bodies AND our souls/hearts/minds!
Share your peeps, peeps - boost their signals here and beyond!

*including us - let’s be honest - https://givebigwaGiveBIG want.org/theatersimple

PHOTO: My photo of the Elephant slide in the Gathering Place in Tulsa OK - the most gob-smackingly awesome and joyous park I think I have ever seen. The amount of imagination and generosity of WHO can USE THIS PLACE is inspiring. And c’mon - who wouldn’t want to sliiiiide down an elephant’s trunk?? THIS is the sort of ‘crazy idea’ we are totally on board with.

My first Texas thunderstorm, complete with tornado warnings

And rainbows so big, they literally head straight to heaven.



@ Allen, Texas

Hitting the road out of Indiana, PA after an incredible 2 weeks in residence at IUP, with fond farewells to our amazing student performers & production folk, our faculty collaborators and the generous input of dozens of Indiana residents. Our hope was to encourage connection, and in the process we found a deep connection ourselves.

We are live now on Facebook! Come join us at theater simple and meet some of our cousins!

Andrew Litsky is playing many roles in Caravan Chronicles: producer, actor, audio editor and is a company founder of theater simple!

He has thoroughly enjoyed “experiencing the people and spirit of Indians, Pennsylvania as well as interviewing people and working with IUP students!”

With favorite birthday treat of tiramisu, Andrew is so looking forward to performing in front of a live (if small and outdoors) audience!

Pictured: Andrew Litsky interviewing at the Indiana Social Center @ Indiana, Pennsylvania

Things are picking up for Caravan Chronicles! and we have another simpleton for you to meet!

Shermona (swipe to see their wonderful face!) has been working with Theater Simple since 2006 and are so looking forward to performing at IUP.

From Shermona: “I am quickly learning the campus and how wonderful the community is here. I have enjoyed meeting our IUP cast members and am so thrilled to see their performances!”

Shermona is excited to see what stories emerge from the audience and her favorite treat is mango cheesecake!

@ Indiana University of Pennsylvania