SHOE CONFESSIONS Tonight
I can’t believe that tonight’s the night for the first  SHOE CONFESSION’s reading. I am getting pretty nervous. I went to rehearsal yesterday.The actresses make the stories seem more poignant .  But it needs work.This is a wonderful process. I hope trust the audience will give me constructive feedback so, I can really make this play […]
SHOE CONFESSIONS First Performance
I was so excited and nervous last night. Susan Sargeant, Wingspan’s Theatre Director told me to just breath. Br eathing is good, but wearing red cowboy boots is better. The Bath House was packed and I was thrilled. But it is one thing playing to a full house and another for them to like your work. […]
Three Stories From Jail
Today, I interviewed three women inmates who are in Sandra Lara’s art class. Three women who told completely different stories about their shoes. What did they have in common? They all were in jail. They all had issues of drug abuse. They all – like everyone  need to feel important. They all were struggling to […]
ExxonMobil CSJP Intern Joins Our Team
Just when I was feeling a bit overwhelmed, Nancy  Lien arrived  for her summer intern orientation. Through a grant from ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program I was able to hire a very capable, talented young woman from University of Texas Austin. Nancy Lien, a public relations major at the University of Texas was chosen over 80 […]
Rocking and Filming Shoe Stories
We are rocking with the addition of Rachel Cocke to our our summer SOLE SISTERS team. She is a film student at SMU who is heading up our web media. She’ll be traveling around the Dallas Fort Worth area with a camera in tow to collect your story.  This is going to be a hot,but fun summer. […]
SHOE CONFESSIONS: A sneak peek
I saw a rehearsal of SHOE CONFESSIONS last night directed by the super-creative Susan Sargeant. She’s also the founder of Wingspan Theatre Co. Her staging is so cool. Susan captures the rhythm of the play. While there is no music, I could feel the sassy, bluesy and deep soulful emotions that permeate the diverse stories. […]
Human Rights Intern Joins Sole Sisters Team
Every immigrant woman has a story about her shoes. She has journeyed from her birthplace to a foreign land- the United States. All are seeking a better life for themselves and their families. Each had to take a first step towards freedom. This summer, we have an intern who is new to America and will […]
Introducing SOLE SISTERS FILM SHORTS
We are launching our YouTube channel, SOLE SISTERS FILM SHORTS. What happens when you follow your obsession? Mine was not with buying shoes; it was uncovering why women from all walks of life were in love with shoes. What made a grown woman have a meltdown when an upscale shoe store didn’t have her size? […]
WINGSPAN THEATRE Rocks
Last night I went to the dress rehearsal for SHOE CONFESSIONS. I was moved to tears. What a wonderful feeling to see your words come to life on stage. Talented director and producer, Susan Sargeant created an amazing play. The sophisticated red, black and white sets created a high fashion feel. She found the rhythm […]
Huge Steps with SHOE CONFESSIONS
This has been one thrilling journey since I first contacted Director and Wingspan Theatre Exec. Director Susan Sargeant. After a weekend of showcasing SHOE CONFESSIONS at the Festival of Independent Theatres I am still wearing my red stilettos.  Opening night had me pinching myself. I couldn’t believe this was all real. The theater was packed. The actresses […]
