Get to Know: Tasha Hudson

Originally from the Capital Region, Tasha has worked at Proctors for nearly five years. Through training and coordinating volunteers, she draws on her passion for creativity and self-expression while serving as a liaison between the organization and the community.

Do you remember the first moment you realized you wanted to be involved in the arts?
I’ve always wanted to be involved in making people’s lives richer, and the arts is one of the vehicles I use to do that.

What musical/play impacted you the most? How?
There’s no one musical or play. It’s the magic that lives in the eyes of our patrons that impacts me the most.

What is your favorite Broadway song to sing in the car or shower?
“My Favorite Things” from “The Sound of Music.”

What are people surprised to learn about an interest of yours or something you’ve done?
I was a nationally recognized author by the age of 9.

What is one word you’d want people to use to describe you?
Courageous.

What’s your favorite thing about working for Proctors Collaborative? What is a career highlight?
I love being able to connect people. Shaping my job description into a position of substance.

What, or who, is your dream performance to see at one of our venues?
Jelly Roll, Teddy Swims, “Hell’s Kitchen,” or Anjelah Johnson.

In your opinion, why are the arts so important to our culture?
The arts are a common platform in which we can invite and embrace the diversity within all cultures.

If you could describe the Collaborative in one word, what would you use and why?
Innovative, because we think outside the box. While we can’t run with every idea presented, we are intentional about listening to what’s being shared.