Tuesday, March 30, 2010


After Skate rehearsal I went to see a friends band play in a very small bar/band venue.

I had a really fun time. I usually do when I see a band even though it often appears that I'm not.
And people will come up to me, assuming I hate the music.

Here's the thing.
I have a lot of...idiosyncrasies.
And most of them do not go well with the concert environment.

For starters I am claustrophobic, so I usually put some distance between me and the crowd.
I also have to have my back to a wall, which will push me even further away from the stage.
I try not to jump around because of my various body injuries. Also the intense clumsiness and likelihood of someone smacking into me.
Since one of the injuries involves a torn meniscus in both of my knees, I will sit down if there is a chair available.

All of the above equals me sitting still and watching from a distance.
I can see how that could be intrepreted as not having a good time, I can.
But I am, I promise.
If I was up jumping around in the group it would only end in tragedy.
Then I would not have a good time.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Costume change in WAS.

This may be my favorite costume I've ever had in a show.
It got a big reaction when I entered.
That dress is from Avril Lavigne's clothing line.
Oh, yes.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

WAS Green Room

Last night WAS did our first triple feature performance, we have one more next Wednesday.
It went really well and there was a good house, especially for a show on St Patrick's Day.

Standing backstage right before we went out, we all stared at each other's costumes.
Kayce: We've really captured all the stereotypes of trashy, haven't we?

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Alllllll Skate!

Skate had a very, very fun show tonight at The Playground.
It was extra good, because it was John's last show before he leaves for his Second City boat adventure.
We'll all miss him while he's gone.
He brings a very fun and positive energy to everything we do.

And he had my favorite line in the show:
"Sexy orphans, get in here!"
Classic John.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

WAS Rehearsal

The ladies of WAS had our final rehearsal before our Triple Feature on Wednesday.
Here they are running through the song "My Married Boyfriend".
I don't sing.
I do, however, wear an Ashlee Simpson t-shirt and pout.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

The home improvement saga continues.

Andi & I spent chunk of Saturday at Ikea in Schaumburg.
I finally bought the shelves I have been lusting after for 2 years.

Here's Andi, sitting in a chair that she called a "people cup".

She's very happy.
Cut to several hours later when we're both exhausted and cranky.
There are no pictures for that.

Instead, here's a picture of me sawing a plastic thing off of the fancy lightbulb that our living room uses. The light had a spot for the plastic things to fit into, but they were on the wrong side. From what I could tell, this was just so you would have to use the same brand every time.

 I promise it's safe...or at least, I promise I didn't get electrocuted when I plugged it in.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Apartment

Andi & I have decided to make some improvements to our apartment.
We have lived there for about 3 1/2 years now and we kind of realized we're not moving.

So we figured, why not fix it up exactly how we want it.
Which led to painting the living room. Just one wall though...not the whole room.

We had a few problems...including one spot on the wall that refuses to be painted.
I think it looks like an owl.

An owl that's holding a gun.
His prescence doesn't really matter though...he will be behind the couch. I just hope that doesn't make him get mad and shoot us

Monday, March 8, 2010

Backstage on Saturday

Between the Sketch and House shows on Saturday, we usually have some time to kill.
We spend it in one of the De Maat classrooms, which is also considered backstage.

This room is pretty far into the De Maat and as we were sitting around, a dressed-up woman scurried by the door, heading toward, well, nothing really. Either to on stage or the roof exit.

Andi: Whoa those were some big boots.
Me: Yeah, they were.
Scott: (jumps up and runs after her)
From the hallway: (low talking)
The woman walks back by, going the other direction.
Scott: (flouncing back in) They weren't that big. She had a coat on.
Me: We said boots.
Scott: Boots?
Andi: Yes, boots.
Scott: (throws himself down and pouts, as pictured)

Friday, March 5, 2010


While I was home, I coerced my brother (who is 17 now) into letting me have one of his art pieces.

I picked this one, it's very different from the stuff he usually does and I liked it a whole lot.
But I'm sure it's no surprise it was my favorite. After all, there is blood in it.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Day 4 in Texas.

I was up early(ish) today to head over to Four Day to teach a workshop on characters.

The workshop was a lot of fun - it was a really great group to work with and they were fun and funny to watch.

A lot of them emailed me later asking some things and expressing some interest to visit or move to Chicago. I hope they do, there was a lot of talent in the room and I think they'd have a great time here.
I invited my Dad to sit in the theater and watch the workshop, which he did. I was hoping to give some insight into what classes are like, what I do when I say I'm teaching. It's hard for me to find an easy way to explain it, so I figured show, don't tell (improv joke!!). I think he enjoyed watching.

We went by Jack in the Box on the way home, so I could have a sourdough jack and satisfy the craving I have had for MONTHS. It was the best, just the best.

Then I headed to the airport where I was perplexed to see several women flying into Chicago in open toed shoes. Or even...

flip-flops! I didn't see where any of them went after we landed, but I bet wherever it was their feet were cold...and covered in snow.