Sue Schleifer
My play, "Take Down The Letters," enjoyed premier performances in Lafayette, LA at Cité des Arts in September 2018. The play was accepted at InFringe Fest in New Orleans and two performances were staged at Cafe Istanbul in November 2018. I received an ArtSpark grant from the Acadiana Center for the Arts in 2018 to produce the play.
Before George Floyd was murdered, my newest play,...
My play, "Take Down The Letters," enjoyed premier performances in Lafayette, LA at Cité des Arts in September 2018. The play was accepted at InFringe Fest in New Orleans and two performances were staged at Cafe Istanbul in November 2018. I received an ArtSpark grant from the Acadiana Center for the Arts in 2018 to produce the play.
Before George Floyd was murdered, my newest play, "What Matters" reflected my own fears about dying alone, the medical profession’s role in end of life care, and what a “good” death and ultimately a meaningful life looked like. After listening, reading, and journaling, I realized I wanted to write a more nuanced play to reflect my own wake-up call as a privileged white woman. What Matters now explores life and death from more perspectives. Then I asked my niece, Emily Duryee, to read the play and see if she had any ideas for how to bring a bit more humor into it. She was inspired to write a new character, The Grim Reaper, and I was delighted with this addition and have included it in the latest version of the play.
My third play is an adaptation of a book, which has recently been optioned for a movie. So, my play is on hold at present. I am currently conjuring up ideas for my next play as well as for other writing projects.
I am the author of two books: "Cultivating a Mindful Life" and "The Key to the Castle: Zen and Travel Stories of Trust," about internal and external journeys. I also writes a monthly e-newsletter.
As the owner of Life and Leadership Coaching I provide coaching and organizational development consulting services to individuals and organizations throughout the United States and beyond. www.lifeandleadershipcoaching.com
I have an M.A. in Counseling Psychology, am certified as an Integral Coach through New Ventures West, and earned the Professional Coaching Credential (PCC) from the International Coach Federation. I help my clients to communicate clearly and with compassion. I practice mindfulness and enjoy sharing ideas and tools for stress management and living mindfully.
I bring to my work extensive leadership and management experience in nonprofit organizations, higher education, the arts, and business.