I am finally fulfilling a dream I've had for decades: writing & performing my own one woman show. It will be funny (of course) and it's a musical but I will also share a couple moments of heartache as well. I am collaborating with a monstrously talented writer in L.A. named Andrew Barrett and it's been an amazing experience. (all thanks to my "angels:" former Young & the Restless Head writer P kay Alden and her husband Vern Nelson) my producers: Ira Antelis and Tom McDonald. Still, I …
The Solo Show. Nothing in life worth having comes easy.
Planning for this one-woman show is a somewhat daunting experience. But, it beats me talking about it for decades and doing nothing to make it happen. Dreams remain dreams because making reality happen is so much harder! But it's worth it. There are so many elements to prepare before we even get down to the performing part! And the whole while I am pushing down my own feelings of self-doubt and honestly, it is not easy to let go of the ownership of this work. I don't mean the practical ownership …
Random Thoughts from A GREAT BIG DIVA
Random Thoughts from A GREAT BIG DIVA: It's so scary to produce an original piece of work. People have asked me: "Why are you doing this? (My one-woman show)" I have only one answer: Because I have to. I am compelled to do this work. I have tried to ignore it for years - ever since my days at University. It's something that has never gone away. But it was safe in my head, in my notebooks and computer. Now I will put it out there, and that's scary as Hell, exciting and crazy! It (I) will be …
The Great Betrayal. My Right Knee (formerly known as My Good Knee)
My knee blew out and I was stranded in the cinema screaming "Help! Help Me!" for 40 minutes. …
The Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: A Confession About Me & Food and What I’m Gonna Do About It.
I have been working out with a trainer since April 2, 2015. It's been a big commitment and I feel stronger and active. I weigh 300 Lbs so it has been no small feat to keep this body moving and I have lost weight BUT before anyone starts patting me on the back I have a confession to make. …