My Life in New York City

In New York it seems like everyone has a one person show. Often it's a running joke. "I'm working on my one person show", usually ending with a laugh. But after several failed attempts at writing a stand up routine. I decided it was time for me to write a one person show. I didn't know what to write about at first so I started with writing about art. I've always been an art admirer but I have a specific love for Monet. This love was sparked on a field trip with The Girl Scouts to The National Gallery of Art in 7th grade. That is where I first laid eyes on The Woman with the Parasol. You might be familiar with the painting of a woman standing in a field with her son holding a parasol. To me, this woman is the most beautiful woman.

So, that is where my piece began with The Woman with the Parasol. I didn't know how to construct the piece so I hired a clown teacher to help me put it on it's feet. Eric Davis has turned out to be more than just a director on this project. He has really helped mold and bring out what is truly great about me and the piece on stage.

Last night was my second preview of the show. It's a really fun show. I run through the audience talking to people, telling stories and attempting to create the portrait of my life. The feedback is so positive and yet with a one person show I can't help but wonder, is it really worth it? Everybody does a one person show. What makes mine unique? I feel like it's the best work I've done since I moved to the city. For now, I am content in knowing that that is enough to make it worth it.