I began writing All I Ever Wanted, an original full-length play, during my MFA program in 2007. After writing and producing a few one act plays, it was time to settle down into a two-year project. All I Ever Wanted started as a writing prompt about a family who wanted things they did not think they could have or should get. Whether the want be love, acceptance, forgiveness, self-expression or honesty – this is the journey of these characters. This is our journey.
All I Ever Wanted is told through the eyes of Charlie, an 18-year-old boy, and the lens of his video camera. When he discovers his girlfriend is pregnant, Charlie starts composing a video letter to his unborn child. In the process, he learns about his family’s history and the secrets they hoped time would bury. Told through live performance and video projections, the play addresses questions about the nature of love, sexuality and family.
Fearless Theatre Company produced All I Ever Wanted from April 22 – May 8, 2011 at Theatre Puget Sound, Seattle Center in Seattle, WA. This produced donated a portion of proceeds to Lambert House, a local center for GLBTQ youth.
