Apr 12, 2012

ST LOUIS: see me perform in "The Vagina Monologues"

I will perform one monologue and introduce two other monologues in Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues, all in American Sign Language. In fact, the entire show will be performed in American Sign Language. There will be voice actors as well. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to Deaf, Inc. to help Deaf victims of domestic violence and abuse.



WHEN:
April 19-21st, 2012

WHERE:
Ivory Theatre
7620 Michigan Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63111

WHY:
To promote V-Day and raise awareness about violence against women and girls, misogyny, sexism, homophobia, racism, etc. and to raise money to help Deaf victims of domestic abuse and violence.

WHO:
I will perform onstage, along with about 9 other deaf women and as well as a few hearing women (all certified ASL interpretors). The shows are sponsored by Deaf, Inc.

Please visit the website for ticket sales and showtimes.

Apr 10, 2012

126 The Dilemma of an Aging Movie Star (100 Word Stage Play)

I'm trying out Theatre Royal Court's 100 Word Stage Play Challenge.  The 100 word challenge does not apply to the play title nor the character headings. It does, however, apply to stage directions and dialogue.

Read this or fuck off.

The Dilemma of an Aging Movie Star
written by Sabina England


MOVIE STAR
I have wrinkles. Bags under my eyes. Cellulite on my arse and thighs.

AGENT
You have cankles.

MOVIE STAR
Fuck. My ankles are fat. My tits are saggy. Why did I eat ice cream? I will gain more weight.

AGENT
Look, honey...you’re still beautiful but not young anymore.

MOVIE STAR
Am I dead? Is it over?

AGENT
Fix your nose, Botox your face, tuck in your tummy, get a bikini body, land a front cover, we will make you a star again.

MOVIE STAR
Anything else?

AGENT
Your lips are thin. Plump ‘em up like La Jolie.

MOVIE STAR
I don’t want to wreck my natural beauty.

AGENT
Then you’re dead, honey.