Performer, Teacher, Writer, and Director
I've said this before, but it bears repeating: One cannot do a solo show alone. I had great help from the obvious suspects, of course, like my director, Jen and the technical support of Joey and Andrew. But there were also others who helped with a variety of skills and talents, including, most definitely, my [...]
Twenty years ago, I had just started performing improv. Admittedly, it was pretty bad improv. Bar-prov. Improv in bars, is not the most artistically satisfying experience for a performer. Performing improv in bars is like doing a cooking-demo in a strip club. Nobody gets what you’re doing. Nobody cares what you’re doing. You’re just a [...]
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Whew! The short run of The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey has come to a close. I am very grateful that it was a success! I've said (typed) it before, and I'll say (type) it again.... A solo show can't be done alone. It truly takes so many people supporting the performer to make [...]
He woo'd me with his knowledge, love, and skill of good theatre. He wow'd me with so many possibilities and opportunities. He made it easy for my family to visit. He was--and continues to be--supportive of my creative whims. I'm not saying it's always been easy. He didn't really understand my vegetarian diet at first. [...]
Whew! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in my online raffle to raise touring funds for The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey. What a success! I was able to raise enough for my airfare to Austin with some left over to either apply to my hotel stay there or (since I'm hoping [...]
My head, my heart, and my soul are all still swimming from it all. About a year ago, I created some short, cute scenes involving dating and break-ups with a sock monkey playing the other character. They were entertaining and well-received. An audience member came up to me after one of my performances and asked [...]
