Alyse Clinton #11
What does being a powerful woman mean to you?
A powerful woman is any woman who is who she is without apology or justification. She fights for what she believes in and for other people with her whole heart. She stands up for injustices. She loves deeply. Really, I think it’s hard to say what a powerful woman is because being a powerful woman implies that one is unable to be neatly put into a box.
What is something you have done, overcome, created, or accomplished that makes you proud?
I am very proud of going to school for theatre and being able to continue to use that both professionally and in community theatre. I am proud of being a nationally certified ASL/English interpreter. I am proud of my job and being a part of an amazing team of people that work every day to help teach awesome kids. I am also proud of going back to school to get my EdM in Special Education. I am most proud of my wonderful family and the life I’m building with them.
Who is a woman who has influenced, inspired, or empowered you—and why?
The cliché but honest answer is my mother. She has been my number-one cheerleader, supporter, and advocate my entire life. She shows me what being a powerful woman is every single day. She works so hard every day in every job she’s ever had. She is a lover and creator of art. She raised two kids who were out-of-the-box thinkers and self-proclaimed weirdos. She takes care of her friends and family. She has a million and one stories to tell, but would never brag.
What is something you know about yourself now that you didn't know when you were younger?
I am so much more capable of things than I ever thought I would be. I can do whatever I put my mind to, even if it scares me. I can be unapologetically myself.
What do you bring to your family, your work, your community, or the world that you believe matters?
My general goal in life is to try to bring positivity and joy to any situation, team, or setting. I try to reframe everything to see the silver linings or the path forward, whether that is an art endeavor that isn’t going how I hoped it would, the behavior of a student I am working with, or dealing with issues in my personal life. Seeing the good in others and trying to build a better tomorrow is what the world needs most—not anger or criticism or denial. I bring a perseverance and an endless optimism that tomorrow will be a better day.
What is one thing you will never apologize for being?
I will never apologize for refusing to adhere to any kind of gender norm or rules.
And finally: What makes you roar?
Accessibility! Trans rights! A good movie! Loving animals
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Performance Dates:
September 25 & 26 at 7:30 PM | September 27 at 2:00 PM
October 2 & 3 at 7:30 PM | October 4 at 2:00 PM
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