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Do you still live in Maplewood? I’ve lived in Maplewood NJ for almost two years and it’s one of the better decisions I’ve made in my life! I’m a 35-minute ex- press train ride to NYC so I’m there usually 2-3 times a week. Meanwhile, I’m surrounded by a diverse community teeming with artists and young families and there are so many tremendous theater companies in NJ. I have only felt my connection and com- munity in the theater increase since our move. Jersey rules! Finally, is this your first time working with MST? Happily, this is my second time working with MST. I got to write a baseball-inspired piece for their annual 7th Inning Stretch this year, which was a blast. I hope to work with MST again and again. And... they certainly now have me as a lifelong sup- porter. w Photo by Joe Epstein NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol. 4 No. 9 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 89