In the last few months I’ve had several occasions to remember with gratitude just how long some of you have been reading these career updates. I don’t take it lightly. I’m honored that you’re still interested enough to follow along. Thank you.
As I approach my Claudius era, I was saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Paul Sulzman, who played the usurper when I was Horatio in Ojai in 2009, a seminal production for everyone involved. His partner LeeAnn, our lovely Gertrude, has been struggling to rebuild. Any amount you might be able to donate would help a lot.
There still is joy, however, even in the sadness: Joy for the connection built 17 years ago over a magical summer that remains strong enough for our director to reach out when life’s fragility hits one of us too hard. Earlier in an artistic life you hear a lot about family. I think I’m finally starting to understand just what that means.
I’ve had the good fortune to collaborate with so many wonderful humans in my career, which you should know because you are one of them. Thank you for being my eternal artistic family, even if we haven’t seen each other in too long.
Take care of yourselves, and keep making art. - Jake
