6.10.2007

My kimono-clad NYC stage debut is ushering in the end times.


So it was bound to happen sooner or later. To be honest, I tried to delay it for an indefinite period of time by simply doing nothing, but, like all stories of greateness, mine too requires a beginning. And this beginning is the Morse code production of Aphra Behn's The Rover, which will be on stage this coming Thursday through Sunday (June 14 - 17) during the Looking Glass Theatre's Spring Writer/Director Forum. ! .

True to my word, my entrance into the world of NYC theatre is an inconspicuous affair of simplicity, grace, and refined taste. How else would you describe my appearance in drag as the handmaiden to a famous courtesan - complete with kimono and song? And to parade my dexterous acting skill before the rest of my castmates, the director also gave me the role of sidekick Frederick, whom I have turned into a fop of a fellow with wandering eyes and posing hips. Come to think of it, he'd probably feel quite at home in a kimono, too. So, for those of my readers in the tri-state vicinity (that's if I still have any readers - Oh Lord!), come on down to the Looking Glass Theatre on 57th St between 9th & 10th and witness history in the making. I can't promise you it's worth $15, but, if you have a student ID, you can sneak in for $12. And it's definitely worth $12. No question.

So instead of taking your hooker out for post-coital McDonald's in Times Square, drop her off early and spend that $15 on me. Follow this link
>>>>>>>Looking Glass Theatre<<<<<<< to their website where you can follow another link to another website from which you can buy tickets - or undiluted joy, as I like to call it.

5 comments:

Ashley said...

I'm so excited for you. Do they let you keep the wardrobe? I would be there in a heartbeat if I could. Break a leg, dahling.

d.a.vid said...

No, we don't get to keep our costumes, which is a very good thing. This is ultra-low budget, and my outfits smell.

'Clavdia' said...

You looked beautiful in that kimono... but the white pants were the real show-stopper!

Lyndsey said...

I shall remain devastated that I didn't make it.

d.a.vid said...

and you should.