Rick Tae -- Director’s Notes

I was recently reprimanded for calling the musical, “Baby”, simple.

“How could you not find the birth of a child incredible? It’s much deeper, intense and complicated than you think! The music and lyrics should move you to tears!!!”

With much respect to my dear friends and colleagues, please consider this: - The number of you who jumped at my throat on those occasions, in turn, actually justifies what I had originally meant to say. Simply that everyone can relate to the story. The show doesn’t sink in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The show doesn’t assassinate a president. The show, unfortunately, doesn’t even have a helicopter.

But what it does have, is raw, truthful and yes, extraordinary emotions: that of having a child of our own, or even that of being a child ourselves, to which every single one of us can relate.

As a young director with much to look forward to, I’ve found the desire to initially draw inspiration from shows that speak to all of us; to discover the pure emotions that stem from issues with family, marriage, commitment, friends and love – all intrinsic in the core with any project, but exposed to the bone with “Falsettos” back in January, and now “Baby”, and soon, “Company” in November.

So, I hope you enjoy what I have to offer at this time. I must admit that this show has brought to my attention for the first time, the generosity of my parents’ young love, which is the one and only reason why I’m even here on this earth today.

Thank you everyone, for having babies. It’s amazing how love can be so powerful.

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