Mill Valley, CA --
What if the Buddha were a woman and she was alive today? How would the world
view her life and teachings differently? The
Fourth Messenger is a new musical that
asks these questions.
Playwright Tanya
Shaffer held a fundraiser to promote her upcoming production on a spring afternoon
at Hillside Gardens, a sweet spot in über-hip Mill Valley.
I joined about 80 people, most of whom were
wearing wide-brim hats for this joyful outdoor event celebrating music, great
food catered by
Savory Thymes and the life of Buddha—who was both enlightened
and flawed.
Tanya’s a pillar of dedication—she’s
been working on this production for almost 13 years.
When I asked what kept her inspired she said,
“It’s like raising your children, you don’t have a choice.”
Awe shucks Tanya, we all have a choice...right?
Still, I salute your unwavering dedication to following your
dream.
We are the lucky ones.
Namaste.
Mill Valley, CA --
What if the Buddha were a woman and she was alive today? How would the world
view her life and teachings differently? The Fourth Messenger is a new musical that
asks these questions. Playwright Tanya
Shaffer held a fundraiser to promote her upcoming production on a spring afternoon
at Hillside Gardens, a sweet spot in über-hip Mill Valley. I joined about 80 people, most of whom were
wearing wide-brim hats for this joyful outdoor event celebrating music, great
food catered by Savory Thymes and the life of Buddha—who was both enlightened
and flawed. Tanya’s a pillar of dedication—she’s
been working on this production for almost 13 years. When I asked what kept her inspired she said,
“It’s like raising your children, you don’t have a choice.” Awe shucks Tanya, we all have a choice...right?
Still, I salute your unwavering dedication to following your
dream. We are the lucky ones. Namaste. 
