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28 january 2002

My one-woman play is running, and the crowds are hot! Get info and a downloadable PDF for Girl Next Door Runs Amok.

second night (friday the 25th)

Tonight made my toes wiggle.

Tonight was a special performance for special friends who have supported me and my artistic endeavors over the years, and the fellowship was wonderful. We all went out after the show for drinks (me, a lot of drinks....whee!) and had just the best kind of time.

I am blushing.

I usually don't get into the pitter patter of my heart meaning much more than I am alive.

Tonight, more than that.

I am quite happy. 'Night.

third night (saturday the 26th)

Saturday was PACKED! What's more, most of the audience was there on word of mouth alone--I only knew about five people there. The word is on the street--woo-hoo! I'm happy for some respite until next Thursday, though. I'm dragged-out tired.

Here's the best news of all, though. People are remembering the writing. They come up to me later quoting favorite passages, or say that they've had a particular thought and now it has words. That's what I wanted.

Several people have contacted me about bringing the play elsewhere now. Have words, will travel. Will now go to bed. Oh, but not before telling you that I saw In the Bedroom this weekend. Great character studies. If you're going with that intention (I did), you won't be disappointed. Everyone is developed (rare these days), every motivation is carefully studied and documented--it's a visceral, difficult movie. Don't go thinking that you're going to be entertained in the usual sense, but I won't be surprised if Sissy Spacek picks up another Oscar for her role. I don't think Marisa Tomei's part was big enough to compete with Jennifer Connelly in A Beautiful Mind, but she might get a nomination.

Oh, did I tell you guys that I saw Waking Life last weekend with the Cinema Society? I don't think I did, because I didn't know quite what to write. I wanted to sit on my thoughts for a few days, since this was considered a somewhat groundbreaking film for its animation. For that, I have to give it the due respect. If you're going to make an accurate movie about the way your vision works in dreams--the 360-degree vision effect--this type of animation is the way to go. But frankly, I almost fell asleep 30 minutes into it. I never movie-snooze, but the last thing I need is 99 minutes of some well-animated slacker walking through a coffeehouse/bar dreamscape and discussing philosophy with random clients of said establishments. Just because it's about philosophy doesn't mean it's smart or engaging. If you want to learn about Kierkegaard, read his books. This movie didn't do much for me but make my eyes hurt and hasten naptime.

Okay, now it's bedtime.