JOURNAL OF CURIOSITIES

AN INCONSISTENT BLOG OF FASCINATING THINGS, PROJECT UPDATES & PERSONAL ANECDOTES

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IMPECCABLE TASTE

This is a short note to let the world know my son, a toddler of almost 15 months, has impeccable taste. How is it possible to understand such a thing when your kid can only utter a few vague sounds like words?

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GAME THE SYSTEM

As many of you know, my last show, The Hope Theory, chronicled my experience as an immigrant in the United States. My story focused on this experience and its unseen side, which I believe is rarely discussed.

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MISTAKES

I have made a few—actually, more than a few. The problem is not making mistakes but not learning from them. Little mistakes can significantly impact the desired outcome when you play with illusions.

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AFTERMATH

Every time I create a new project, I wonder what emotional impact it has on the audience that experiences it. True, I like to meet people who attend my performances right after the show, but once you exit the theatre, your emotions are different than when the dust settles down.

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THE AMERICAN LIBRARY

Whenever I perform, whether a private event, theatrical run, or an immersive experience, I make new friends with audience members who attend the performance. It usually starts with an intriguing invitation or a gift they purposefully crafted for me.

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THERE IS NO GOAL

The actual value of anything is hard to define. That answer might change depending on who you are, your values, and your life goals. What if you don’t necessarily have a goal?

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