Q: Can you please introduce yourself?
I’m Emily Fink-Jensen and STUFF’s Stage Manager.
Q: What does being a part of building and performing in STUFF mean to you?
It feels like hope, to be honest. Just like the TTF, we’ve chosen to come together to make something – our way of being more environmentally friendly and spreading information to help others, too. It also gives me hope knowing that theatre is being made and left in good, passionate hands for the future. This is a safe place for everyone involved to grow, encourage interests, and uplift each other. I think that’s beautiful.
Q: What do you think of what the Teenage Task Force tries to do in 365 days?
I think it’s admirable and ambitious; tackling overconsumption is only one way to attack the environmental crisis, but it’s a fantastic way. It’s a lot of pressure to put on anyone, much less a teenager. I’d like to think if I was given this same opportunity, I’d do the same, but I’m not sure if I’d have the fortitude for it.
Q: Before audiences see STUFF, what would you like to tell or ask them?
What present comforts would you be willing to give up now to create a better future?
Q: When the audience leaves STUFF, you hope they will–
Have hope, and accountability, but not blame. Nobody can be at 100% all the time, it’s impossible. Take more pressure off yourself and do what you can. Be kinder to yourself.
Q: What’s an object (stuff) that you think that humans should give up or let go of?
Cigarettes. I see them all over the streets, the sidewalks, in the snow banks as they melt. It’s sad.
Q: What’s an object (stuff) that would be very hard for you to give up?
As awful as they are for both ears and environment, I wouldn’t be able to give up Q-Tips. They have so
many uses and I’ve gotten too comfortable having them. Weirdly enough, even tiny rubber dinosaurs! It’s a strange cycle of dinosaurs being turned into petroleum turned into rubber turned back into dinosaurs, but those are sentimental for me.
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