Because I'm Weird

I have never done theater before in my life.  Never did plays or musicals in high school.  Never involved myself in productions in any way.  The one activity I participated in during junior and senior high was twirling Rifles in Bandfront.  And while that required performing in front of crowds at football games, field competitions and parades, it never required me to be alone in the spotlight so to speak.  I don't like being in the spotlight.  I don't like being observed, I like doing the observing.

So naturally, when a co-worker told me that her community theater group was doing a production of The Vagina Monologues for Valentine's Weekend, I immediately signed up to audition!

Wait...what??  I did what?!?!

It's all about pushing boundaries and stepping outside of my comfort zone, right?!  I said I was committed to that goal last year and it served me so well that I continued my commitment into this year.  Besides, it's for a good cause.

The Vagina Monologues is very empowering for women.  We learn that we are not alone in our feelings and experiences with our bodies.  We learn that our most private of body parts is beautiful and exquisite in every way!  We learn to love and celebrate that which makes us the fascinating creates we are!  Plus, part of the proceeds from this production go to helping women in crisis.  For that reason alone, I'll gladly stand up in front of a crowd and make a fool of myself!! 

Although I admit that my bold ambition has been rapidly fading in the days leading up to the weekend.  At this point, I'm extremely nervous!

Tonight is our final rehearsal.  Shows are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00pm at the Gallery Above Penn Square in Reading, PA.  If anyone local is reading this blog, come on out for a showing.  You'll be supporting a good cause and you'll get to see me fake an orgasm onstage! 

Oy vey...