The Journey UnderGround

As we move into another year at the Network of Ensemble Theaters we reflect on the work of this past year, much of which has been largely invisible, there has been much that has happened out of the public eye.

So much is to come in 2025, but we want to share some of last year's story with you. Yes, we have undergone a transitional moment with our staff structure, but the work of transition is constant. In embracing transition or change as a baseline we are able to build stability, not rigid and static but receptive and responsive to the changes within and around us. We are making a play of sorts and playing with each other, playing with shared leadership models, decentralizing the knowledge of gathering, with shared definitions. This process is iterative, slow, sometimes quick, and surprising. Thank you for your patience, support and for riding the waves on this journey.

In abundance,

Severin Blake

The Journey UnderGround: A Haiku

Narrative

Stories we have heard

Truth, facts, wisdom unveiling

Committing to change

Definitions

Words, symbols, language

all meanings arbitrary

Living document

Transition

Decomposition

In life is death and birthing 

passing on and through

Flexibility

Multiplicity

Celebrate, rest, and receive

Taking space to grieve.

Stability

Sharing resources

Strategize, designing systems

Solidarity

Federation

Tend, build and strengthen

Connecting the wider net

Engaging with you