I performed my show in last night and by the time I got home I was wiped out- too tired to write.
On Friday afternoon I drove up to Santa Rosa for a 5pm tech rehearsal. I left Oakland super early because there is always traffic or an accident on the Richmond Bridge around that time of day. I got to the venue about 20 minutes early and there was no one there yet and I really had to pee.
I looked up and down the street- ah, a gas station! No public restrooms. Ah, a burger joint! Outdoor seating only. What was I gonna do?
Ah, a gift shop!
I crossed the street, walked into a cute store and asked the man behind the counter if they had a restroom. They did, thank you Jesus. And you know what this cute shop also had?
MEOW!
A friendly shop cat!
As a thank you for letting me use their restroom, I bought this scented candle. It smells amazing.
That’s right, I am already lighting holiday candles.
Then I finally headed over to the venue, “The Journey Center“, had my rehearsal, and then show started at 7pm. The space was on the smaller side, so I had to adjust. I made my movements less dramatic. I didn’t have to project too loud. The audience was closer to me than usual, but I made it work. As a solo performer, I have to be adaptable. Fortunately for me, I came out of my mother’s womb “highly adaptable” according to a personality test I took once in the 80s. I think I view changes in my environment as a creative challenge.
And then after the show we had a Q&A for a bit, people asking me questions my show and I really enjoy that part because I am always amazed that people have questions at all. Something I am realizing is that each time I do the show, I meet new people and hopefully make connections. Building relationships with others is what makes it worth it.
Then I got back in my car and headed home around 9pm. As I drove down Hwy 101, I could feel my legs getting tired. The adrenaline was wearing off and by the time I got back to Oakland I was ready to crawl into bed. How badly did I not want to brush my teeth or wash my make up off! But I did it. Blogging would have to wait until Sunday.
Then this morning I woke up feeling a little hungover so I just chilled. I walked a little, cleaned a little, and started my new favorite show on Netflix:
In 1987, Kleo was an East German spy. Until she got framed. And now, 3 years later, she’s out of prison and out for REVENGE! I love this stuff!
Oh yeah, and I have another show tomorrow night in Berkeley- just a short excerpt. This is the class performance of my Saturday class. Four solo performers doing 20 minutes each and I go on second:
The Marsh Theater -2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. Doors at 6:30pm, Show at 7pm. BUY TICKETS HERE
Monday, August 22, 7:00 PM:
Carol Cassara: Carol Goes Camping (excerpt)
Theresa Donahoe: Born Again in Berkeley, Part 1
Elizabeth Du Val: Benjamin’s Passion (excerpt)
Jess Clark : In the Big House
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Alright, back to Kleo, the German spy!
Sunday, August 21, 2022:
Theresa Donahoe 