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[martindwilkins]

Watch my hands fly fast and furious during our first read for #AngelsInAmerica at @aexpress, which I’m co-directing with the fantastic @thatfreddieguy. I’m already counting my blessings for the opportunity to be in the room with another group of extraordinary artists. #Repost #FirstRehearsal #ReadThrough #AngelsInAtlanta #AEAngelsInAmerica #ActorsExpress #AtlantaTheatre #RegionalTheatre #OutOfTowner #DirectorsLife (at Actor's Express)

[martindwilkins]

There are moments when words can't quite capture your feelings. Like how it feels to open a show in a dear friend's hometown at the theater where she is starting her journey as #ArtisticDirector in the #BlackBox that's named for her. Thank you, @katorihall, for the 12 years of friendship that has culminated into #OpeningNight of #FetchClayMakeMan at #HattilooTheatre. Here's to many more. #DirectorsLife #Memphis #OutOfTowner #ProudDirector (at Hattiloo Theatre)

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So...I had only meant to share this with my friends who are my brothers, @canadydarren and @bribri1126. They encouraged me into the wee hours following a difficult run through of my current project. I was blessed again when Darren sent this word yesterday morning, which gave me the lift I needed to dig a little deeper, and last night, I was able to do a full run through of the show with my cast and creative team. So, if you want to see what it looks like when friends pull you through on the other side of your fears and insecurities, get into this #BlackBoyJoy right here. #StepByStep (at Memphis, Tennessee)

[martindwilkins]

I've had the honor of directing #WillPower's "Fetch Clay, Make Man" as part of my dear friend and fierce advocate, @katorihall's, first season as #ArtisticDirector of the #HattilooTheatre in her hometown of #Memphis. To promote the show, I was interviewed by Darel Snodgrass, host of WKNO FM's "Checking on the Arts". You can listen to me serve 8:45am on a Tuesday morning NPR sotto voce realness as I discuss the historical significance of the play with him. Here is the link to hear the interview: https://youtu.be/CHzM-heIDxo #FetchClayMakeMan #OpeningNight #September15th #OutOfTowner #DirectorsLife #PromoteThatShow #Promo #NPRVoice (at Hattiloo Theatre)

[martindwilkins]

I've been on a bit of a #SocialMediaHiatus again. I've been getting that #Werk this summer in #SantaMonica, #Atlanta, and now Memphis. I saw this outside the kitchen in the building where I'm staying and was reminded that it is important to #FeedTheArtists. Not just physically, which I'm trying to be better about. I'm cutting down on the meats. But mentally and spiritually. We give a lot to nourish others with our creativity, but we need to be fed too, which reminds me. What time is lunch? 🤔 #DoFeedTheArtists #Memphis #Tennessee #CrosstownConcourse #CrosstownArts #OutOfTowner #DirectorsLife (at Crosstown Concourse)

[martindwilkins]

#TechRehearsal begins for #BornForThis at @thebroadstage. Previews begin July 11th. Got your tickets?! 🤔 #BornForThisLA #BroadStage #SantaMonica #BebeWinans #CeCeWinans #MusicalTheatre #GospelMusic #OnTheRoad #OutOfTowner #AssistantDirectorLife (at The Broad Stage)

[martindwilkins]

I've had the good fortune of spending the past few weeks in a rehearsal room with a tremendous group of artists. The #werk has been incredible, and this #dayoff well earned. #Views from the #SantaMonicaPier #LosAngeles #California #OutOfTowner #DirectorsLife (at Santa Monica Pier)

[martindwilkins]

But who's counting?! 😁 An incredibly gifted group of artists are bringing #FatherComesHomeFromTheWars by #SuzanLoriParks to full life at @aexpress. #Atlanta, if you love theater, do not miss this production! You have until #June11th. I may be partial, but it's pretty darn good. #AEFatherComesHome #ATLtheatre #ATLDebut #RegionalTheatre #LocalTheatre #DirectorsLife #ProudDirector (at Actor's Express)

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So, when your brother from another mother, @canadydarren, travels from Kansas to see your show, you road trip to #Atlanta to join him. (Thank you, Darren! ☺️) I'm still in awe of the tremendous love with which this cast inhabits this world. A big thank you to @trove_studio for capturing the essence of our production so beautifully. #SuzanLoriParks #FatherComesHomeFromTheWars #AEFatherComesHome #ATLtheatre #ATLDebut #RegionalTheatre #LocalTheatre #OutOfTowner #DirectorsLife #ProudDirector (at Actor's Express)

[martindwilkins]

Get into it, folks! I don't post photos of myself on #Instagram too often. This is me in #Atlanta at the #gala for @aexpress last weekend. Clearly, I'm a #HappyDirector. Shout out to Ashley Earles-Bennett for capturing the shot. #Pose #ActorsExpress #AEFatherComesHome #DirectorsLife #OutOfTowner #ProudDirector (at Atlanta Contemporary)

[martindwilkins]

I had a chance to revisit #FatherComesHomeFromTheWars at @aexpress this weekend. I've been so proud that the show has been so well received. But I'm still even prouder of the tremendous work of the artists that collaborated with me on this project. I could not have asked for more. We're open until June 11th! #AEFatherComesHome #SuzanLoriParks #ATLtheatre #ATLDebut #DirectorsLife #ProudDirector (at Actor's Express)

[martindwilkins]

I love this photo of @aeinterns, Kiona Reese! 😍 She's preparing to take the stage tonight as Penny in #FatherComesHomeFromTheWars by #SuzanLoriParks at @aexpress. I wish I could be there to see the performance, but I know she'll shine bright. #Slay #AEFatherComesHome #ActorsExpress #ATLtheatre #ATLDebut #RegionalTheatre #LocalTheatre #DirectorsLife #OutOfTowner #DreamTeam #ProudDirector (at Actor's Express)

[martindwilkins]

The first #review from @bww_atlanta for #FatherComesHomeFromTheWars by #SuzanLoriParks at @aexpress is in! Our production was described as "simply rendered and breathtakingly powerful." I'm happy to read this show being so well received. A tremendous group of #artists made it possible. It would mean everything if y'all came to see their work. So, #Atlanta, if you can, come show love. We are open until June 11th. #Repost #AEFatherComesHome #ActorsExpress #ATLtheatre #ATLDebut #RegionalTheatre #LocalTheatre #OutOfTowner #DirectorsLife #DreamTeam (at Actor's Express)

[martindwilkins]

I saw this as I was leaving the #OpeningNight party for #FatherComesHomeFromTheWars at @aexpress. I was so full from the experience, it's the only photo that I took the entire evening. But it seems appropriate because I'll be back. #Atlanta, I am so grateful for the opened arm welcome into your community to direct this piece. I hope we've created something special for you all. This production certainly means a lot to me. Come check us out if you can. We're open until June 11th. #TTFN #TaTaForNow #ATL #ATLtheatre #RegionalTheatre #LocalTheatre #SuzanLoriParks #AEFatherComesHome #DirectorsLife #OutOfTowner (at Actor's Express)

[martindwilkins]

@evancleaver and I talking #SuzanLoriParks and #FatherComesHomeFromTheWars on @wabe90.1's "City Lights with Lois Reitzes". #NPR #Atlanta #SupportNPR #ActorsExpress #AEFatherComesHome #ATL #ATLtheatre #RegionalTheatre #DirectorsLife #OutOfTowner #CityLights #LoisReitzes #WeLoveLois (at WABE)

[martindwilkins]

If you'd like a sneak peek into our #process, the fiercely talented and gorgeous @brittanyinge will be taking over Instagram for @aexpress during our #DirectorsCut preview tonight. Enjoy! #FatherComesHomeFromTheWars #SuzanLoriParks #ActorsExpress #AEFatherComesHome #ATL #ATLtheatre #RegionalTheatre #Preview #DirectorsLife #OutOfTowner #ATLDebut (at Actor's Express)

[martindwilkins]

For the past few weeks, I have been blessed to create a world from #SuzanLoriParks' words with an incredible group of artists and a set designed by #SetDesigner @ogdenjvincent. As we prepare to share it with #Atlanta, this peek into the process is an invite to join us at @aexpress. We start #previews Wednesday. #OpeningNight is Saturday! #FatherComesHomeFromTheWars #AEFatherComesHome #SetDesign #ATLtheatre #RegionalTheatre #OutOfTowner #DirectorsLife (at Actor's Express)