SPACE-BLOG – #5 – Onward in 2026
Today I’m flying low and I’m
not saying a word.
I’m letting all the voodoos of ambition sleep.
The world goes on as it must,
the bees in the garden rumbling a little,
the fish leaping, the gnats getting eaten.
And so forth.
But I’m taking the day off.
Quiet as a feather.
I hardly move though really I’m traveling
a terrific distance.
Stillness. One of the doors
into the temple.
From A Thousand Mornings, Poems by Mary Oliver, p. 23
Published by Penguin Books 2013
There is so much challenging our collective peace these days and being in nature and community provides grounding. It is satisfying to champion women writers and build network through providing space and connecting playwrights and theater artists to each other. Below is an update of what’s going on with hosts and writers who’ve become part of SPACE. The images are of a view the writer has experienced and captured. We hope you’re inspired to find peace, comfort and creativity when you step outside and, if you’re fortunate, into nature.
SPACE continues into 2026 and we look forward to connecting new resident playwrights who need a SPACE in which to work/live to help grow their creative process. For information write us at: Admin@spacetowrite.org.
Cecilie, Tanya, Teresa
Teresa Lee
After a successful directing gig in June, Teresa opened The Creekside Barn SPACE in Trade as a fully functional studio to teach Alexander Technique and work on her many creative projects. In August, she collaborated with Cecilie Keenan on her project, The Door Appreciation Society (presented at the Chicago-RhinoFest ), conceptualizing movement for the piece. Lee enjoyed being on stage again in the fall, performing in a professional production of an unpublished new comedy, A Red Plaid Shirt , by Michael G. Wilmot. The Creekside Barn SPACE should be ready to host a playwright this year by early June. Stay tuned!
Creekside Barn loft SPACE in Trade, TN
Dana Block
After a week’s residency at Pig Whistle Woods working on her one-woman show, MONKEY MAN, she is in development off -Broadway with Bedlam Theater Company, directed by Eric Tucker with an anticipated run in fall of 2026.
SheShed- Whistlepig Woods, Indiana
Pam Walker
Pam Walker is performing her autobiographical solo show, LITTLE BIG MOUTH, accepted into the Whitefi re Theatre Solo Fest, the largest curated solo festival on the West Coast, in Los Angeles in 2026.
Host of Room with a View – Berkeley Hills, California
Jennie Webb
Jennie is still supporting women playwrights through LA Female Playwrights Initiative, as well as exploring new spaces – she is currently in Mexico City for an extended stay, where she’ll return to teach playwriting in March, 2026 as part of Hechale Productions Jacaranda Writing Retreat. She’s also excited that her play “Crazy Bitch,” will be part of Clamour! Theatre Company’s Clay & Water Retreat in February, 2026.
Right Outside – Los Angeles, California
Tanya White
Tanya is planning the upcoming year with Santa Monica Repertory Theater including a Playreading Festival, plays written and directed by women. She’s finishing the second draft of her play LEMON YELLOW KITCHEN, and actively developing an ensemble and resources to expand her ten minute play CAREFULLY TAUGHT.
Full moon/10 Freeway – Santa Monica, California
Lisa Dillman
In the spring of 2025, Lisa’s play NO SUCH THING played to sold-out houses at Chicago’s Rivendell Theatre Ensemble where she is a longtime company member. Lisa is currently working on a contemporary adaptation of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard (set in a privately held bird sanctuary during the first year of Donald Trump’s second term). With her husband Dennis Hamel, she is planning a late winter trip to Spain.
Bitter orange trees – Sevilla Spain
Cecilie Keenan
Cecilie has been busy with too many plates in the air as usual. SPACE received an Indian Arts Commission Grant to implement a 5-6 new play reading series at the Albion Public Library for 2026. Cecilie and SPACE co-horts will work one-on-one with new and experienced playwrights from around Noble County Indiana with each having their work read at the library. Cecilie is also working on a new play developed from her latest monologue and movement work, The Door Appreciation Society which was presented at the Chicago Rhino Festival in September 2025.
Whistlepig Woods, Indiana
MT Cozzola
MT continues to support writers and creative projects and is at work on her novel.
Bright Angel Retreat – Union Pier Michigan
