venUS: a personal memoir and a telling history of the longest-running regional women's theatre in the U.S.

From Childhood Tragedy to Triumph: A Woman's Journey Through Loss, Life, and Leading a Groundbreaking National Women's Theatre. A Tale of Resilience and Unexpected Success.

Deborah's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit. At the tender age of five, she experienced a devastating loss that would shape her life's trajectory. Her best friend, as bonded as a brother, was taken away from her, leaving a void that seemed impossible to fill. Yet, rather than succumbing to despair, Deborah turned to her imagination, creating a world where she could still connect with her lost loved one.

As Deborah grew older, she faced more losses, each one chipping away at her heart. But with each loss, she found a way to embrace life even more fully. She found new ways to laugh at life. She discovered that the pain of loss could be a catalyst for growth and transformation, leading her to a path she never expected.

Her journey led her to the world of theatre, a realm where imagination and reality blend seamlessly. Here, she found a platform to express her experiences, her pain, her joy, and her triumphs. Her passion and determination culminated in her leading one of the longest-running women's theatres in the nation, a feat that seemed unimaginable to many.

This book is an honest account of Deborah's journey, a tale of survivor humor, resilience, and an unexpected success. It is a celebration of life amidst loss, a testament to the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. It invites readers to travel through the erasures that surrounded her life and into her indelible-ink-existence.

This is not just Deborah's story. It is a story for anyone who has ever faced loss, who has ever felt the sting of life's harsh realities, and who has ever dared to dream and achieve despite the odds. It is a story of hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit. It is a story that reminds us that even in the face of tragedy, we can triumph.