May 1, 2017
Tags: performance, Singing
Despite its title, this is not a post about politics. It’s about the weirdness of being a performer. I used to do a lot of performing and the truth is I didn’t enjoy it. The feedback I got was that I looked and sounded poised (for the most part) but inside I was terrified and Read the Rest…
February 14, 2012
Tags: intimacy, masochism, masturbate, Meryl Streep, performance, Spotlight Whore
Two events from last week inspired this post: Meryl Streep did a lovely interview on NPR where she said something that I want to put on my business card: “Voice lessons bring out the voice we already possess;” and The Terrified Adults and Spotlight Whores Sunday Afternoon Musicale opened its season. The Terrified Adults and Read the Rest…