by Rick Ruppenthal

Healing Through Silence: Insights from The Piano Teacher

The Piano Teacher, written by Dorothy Dittrich, is a poignant exploration of grief and healing, emphasizing the importance of silence and presence in music and life. Through the relationship between a piano teacher and her student, the play illustrates how emotional recovery emerges in stillness, allowing creativity, connection, and resilience to flourish amidst life’s challenges. Read More

by Rick Ruppenthal

The Half-Made Bed |Crafting Alternate Realities in an Everchanging World

I have been meaning to write this blog post for some time. The inspiration came when one morning, after my wife had gone to work, I went into the bedroom to make the bed. I was surprised to see the bed half-made. What message was I to read in this half-made bed? Was this some… Read More