This was posted internally by Louise Smith ‘77, alum and theater prof…also member of Antioch Theater Troupe, Otrabanda which sailed down the Mississippi (about a generation ago) and set up tents in River towns.

She lived in New Orleans for a while and then came back to YS along with John Fleming…..and did YSKP (Yellow Springs Kids Playhouse.)  I sometimes tease her as Weezy from the Big Eazy.

She has also just started a career in counseling….gives a new meaning to psychodrama…

we may need both her old skills and new ones.  and her heart is for us.

Duffy

—– Original Message —–

Friday, June 27, 2008 11:18:41 AM
From:        Louise Smith
Subject:    Goodbye
To:        Pulse
Cc:        Announcements, faculty, Emeritus Faculty, College Staff

Dear All:

While I know that many of us will continue to see each other in the years to come as citizens of this village and members of the non-stop community, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge what is happening today and say goodbye.

Goodbye to a unique community. May we find our way together into the change that has been thrust upon us and the change  that we can make for ourselves.

Goodbye to fifteen years of teaching in a building that was challenging and inspiring. It is a good building for art.

Goodbye to the students who have taught me so much.

Goodebye to the colleagues, friends and fellow travellers who have worked here in such a dedicated way.

Goodbye to the confusion of these last hard years. I hope to find clarity.

Goodbye to our relationships to the university. May we never find ourselves so disempowered and disrespected ever again.

Goodbye to the divisiveness that caused us to not see each other.

Goodbye to the village of Yellow Springs as we know it.

Goodbye to this moment of sorrow, anger and hurt.

There is a sign that I have hung in the theater building all year. It is one word and it represents toil and perseverance. I think of Mother Courage when I see it.

The sign says: ONWARD.

Take care everybody, of yourselves and your loved ones.

Best of luck to all!

Louise

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