It has been magical to me to see the transformative power the play has had on audiences and the honor it has brought to so many of our veterans and military families. Together we have created so many beautiful moments of connection with audiences, soldiers, and military families of every race, religion, and gender throughout our nation. 

I moved to Hoboken, NJ, in September of 2000. I understood that if I wanted to become a trained actor, I had to leave Houston and go to New York. Something that I never thought I would take so seriously, but I did. It was my only goal. So Erika and I packed up from Houston, and we both decided to go to New York and chase our dreams. me as an actor and her in the world of business.

As the Fourth of July comes around, please remember why our nation’s spirit is so strong. It is because of the sacrifice made by so many generations of servicemen, women and their families. They have defended and protected the American spirit - our democratic values, freedom, and generosity.