The Sheila Variations

Basically, I rock

My show was incredible last night. A real turning-point in my life. Thank you EVERYONE who wrote to me, asking me how it went, including one blogger who emailed me in the middle of the night, "smashed", demanding an update. I LOVE THAT.

There is so much to say, and I had a hard time getting to sleep last night, my mind was buzzing about.

This is a new thing for me: performing my own words. It has been something I have considered doing, in a "maybe someday" (ie: LAME) way for years. And last night was the first time.

When I heard the first laugh from the audience (and they laughed as a whole - it sounded like a thunderclap - Ahhh - there is NOTHING like that sound!), I relaxed. I felt them with me.

This is just a beginning. I am already looking into more venues. This piece must be developed. It has already found an audience. I was bombarded afterwards with requests that I email it to people ... I don't say this to brag. I just say this because: the life of an actor can be one of toiling along in obscurity, obviously ... that is part of the gig. But when something comes along that makes an impact, you MUST take a moment to stop and smell the roses. Because time is cruel, and "nothing gold can stay".

I am particularly pleased because of how people responded to my writing. That is a whole new thing for me (at least in terms of my life as an actress), and I feel quite pleased.

I feel like my posture is better today, even. I am filled with a glow of happiness.

And after the show, me and my ENTOURAGE (all my siblings, my O'Malley cousins, their spouses, my friends, 2 of my former bosses) went out to a nearby drinking establishment, and talked the night away. We also did karaoke.

My cousin Liam did a rousing rendition of "Act Naturally", and I followed him with a wailing version of "Oh Darlin'".

All in all, a beautiful evening.

One for the books.

Posted by sheila