One thing that really struck me about Tshana Jamara is how utterly resourceful she is. Whether she’s directing a show, learning how to light a production, or crafting a particularly complicated prop, Tshana puts in the work and figures it out. I loved chatting with her about how her many interests in the arts, how she learned how to ask for help, and how she takes any opportunity to follow where her heart is telling her to go.

Here’s what we talked about:

• How she caught the theatre bug later on
• Struggling with comparison in grad school
• Figuring out everything by herself in the beginning
• Looking for resources, guidance, and ideas anywhere she could
• The many production aspects of a show that are rarely talked about
• How traveling helps her get ideas and fresh perspectives
• Finding opportunities both to grow in what you love, and to try new things