Behind The Salt: Monday is the day...

AND TODAY IS THAT DAY.

June 30, 2025

Whew. Y’all. Until today, I’ve been taking you behind the scenes of Salt in the Sugar—a play I wrote and submitted to a local theatre festival.

And now… today is that day.

I’m in a swirl of feelings about it. Honestly, partly because it’s Monday and, let’s be real who even like it.😂 But deeper than that, this day feels like a turning point. Grab a bible and popcorn lol.

Here’s where I’m at:

One half of me?

Hopeful. Ready. Visionary.

Because even if the play didn’t get selected, I know I can still bring it to life. Through a virtual or in-person workshop. It’ll take more money, more planning, more community, and definitely more faith. Am I scared? Absolutely. But can I do all things through Christ? You already know.

This side of me is ready to level up in a way I’ve only done before when helping a friend chase her dream. It’s time to do the same for myself.

The other half?

Heavy. Hurt. Haunted by impostor syndrome. Worthy?

It says: You did all this work and still didn’t get chosen. Maybe your stories don’t matter. Maybe you’re not good enough. Maybe you’re just another voice screaming into the void while everyone else rises and shines. This voice is loud. It says: “Quit while you’re ahead.” “Don’t embarrass yourself.” “Let someone better take your place.”

It’s a lie.

But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t hear it.

So why am I sharing all this? Because if you’re reading this, you’ve probably stood in this space too—between the high of belief and the low of doubt. And I don’t think we talk enough about how deeply those two things can coexist in the creative process. Especially for Black artists. Especially for believers. Especially for folks with big dreams and limited resources.

It’s like this entire time I have been living through my play in real life, and now have to be judged of my version of Mama Salt. I like to assume this is what a playwright feels like.

So, a bit of reintroduction.
I’m Tabetha - Actress| Playwright| Voice Actor| Comedian and a few things in between, but that’s me.

Who will choose to be after the result?
So yeah, today is that day.