What a joy and a gift it was to bring this piece that is so close to our hearts to one of the most iconic venues in the world. It was a hard time as Australia was in the midst of dealing with the devastating fires wreaking havoc around the country. But at least inside the walls of the opera house we were able to bring a message of light and love for 80 minutes

As I wrote on the first day of our rehearsals in Sydney:

“Today was our first day of rehearsals for “Laser Beak Man” in this special and iconic venue. Being in Australia at the moment, carries such mixed feelings. This is a country in crisis, with leaders who are willingly ignoring the health of its people and the planet. In the USA, our leaders are recklessly putting potentially countless numbers of innocent people at risk, through tweets.

I’m so grateful to be a part of this show. Through Tim, Judy, Dead Puppet Society and this production, I get to be a part of a show that puts kindness and community first. It’s a story that sides with those who are misplaced and misunderstood and shows us a world in which sustainability is possible. It carries its messages with humor, joy, and color. I hope this show can help us all look towards a better world. So here’s to a couple of weeks of laughs and farts and explosions and, of course, a giant tomato monster. “

The show is put to rest for the moment. But here’s hoping we find more life for this beautiful show.