Do you Lilac It?
Grey, but it's okay.
“Good is towing the line, being behaved, being quiet, being passive, fitting in, being liked, and great is being messy, having a belly, speaking your mind, standing up for what you believe in, fighting for another paradigm, not letting people talk you out of what you know to be true,” -Eve Ensler
I am inspired in the purest possible sense.
Some unlikely sources, but mainly women.
For many years I've followed Eve Ensler, and eagerly awaited a time when I could actually see an adaptation of her Vagina Monologues. When I heard of auditions for the Denver production, I was floored. I knew it was something I had to attempt.
From the moment I walked into the lesbian coffee house, I knew my comfort levels would be more than challenged.
Lets just say orgasming/moaning in an audition is something I have never encountered. Brilliant, but very scary.
I decided (quite dramatically) that if I did not make this production I would give up acting.
I know, the stubborn..hurt..and very childish Alesha came out.
I chose 2 monologues, one I had read prior..and the other had a British accent, which I felt I had to do.
Suffice it to say, I made the show as the very British 'Vagina Workshop', and am marveling at the talent I have the honor to share a 'stage' with.
For so long, I questioned my ability in something I cherished..and the women who I now admire in strength, ability, and overall character--have applauded me.
(The 6 year old Alesha still wants to hide inside myself, when I hear compliments and applausenot the character)
And WOAH. I am orgasming on stage, I like to think I am a pretty open person..but this is REALLY pushing me as an actor, to really BARE ALL in front of everyone. I am excited and looking forward to the challenge ahead, in portraying many women's stories and being strengthened in the process of it all!
Some unlikely sources, but mainly women.
For many years I've followed Eve Ensler, and eagerly awaited a time when I could actually see an adaptation of her Vagina Monologues. When I heard of auditions for the Denver production, I was floored. I knew it was something I had to attempt.
From the moment I walked into the lesbian coffee house, I knew my comfort levels would be more than challenged.
Lets just say orgasming/moaning in an audition is something I have never encountered. Brilliant, but very scary.
I decided (quite dramatically) that if I did not make this production I would give up acting.
I know, the stubborn..hurt..and very childish Alesha came out.
I chose 2 monologues, one I had read prior..and the other had a British accent, which I felt I had to do.
Suffice it to say, I made the show as the very British 'Vagina Workshop', and am marveling at the talent I have the honor to share a 'stage' with.
For so long, I questioned my ability in something I cherished..and the women who I now admire in strength, ability, and overall character--have applauded me.
(The 6 year old Alesha still wants to hide inside myself, when I hear compliments and applause
And WOAH. I am orgasming on stage, I like to think I am a pretty open person..but this is REALLY pushing me as an actor, to really BARE ALL in front of everyone. I am excited and looking forward to the challenge ahead, in portraying many women's stories and being strengthened in the process of it all!
