#5 – The Show is Over.
“Both of my daughters are on the spectrum, and I remember the days when she was non-verbal… and to see her opening up and chatting so freely was magical. We were welcomed for who we are.” – Kayla
#4 – Nashville is All About “All Smiles”
All Smiles has been open for less than a week, and the response has been something I didn’t quite know how to prepare for…
#3 – Why this show matters – All Smiles 😊
I was diagnosed as autistic just a few years ago.
Looking back at my childhood through that lens, so much makes sense.
I didn’t always connect (to some folks) easily. I didn’t understand certain processes. I had a deep discomfort with authority and conformity (still do. This company reflects that in a lot of ways).
#2 – From a Nissan to a Kite
Starting an unabashedly progressive theatre company, even though I knew there would be risks, even though I knew there would be hardship… it felt necessary.
#1 – Something New is in the Air
After stepping away from my previous job, a lot of people asked me what was next. As I took time to sit with that question, I realized… I wasn’t done. I wasn’t done with this work.
Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) has always been where I can bring my full self—my imagination, my values, and my neurodivergence—without having to shrink or split who I am. Little Blue grew directly out of that foundation.