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, my entourage and I (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.
Way to go, Sheila. Hope you’re able to book more shows quickly.
Good on ya Sheila!
ya done good kid.!
Sheila – Glad to hear of your success. Sorry I missed it … had a previous commitment that I could not break. Won’t make that mistake again. Love your writing and would very much to hear it in person. Keep us posted on future venues.
Sincerely, Terry Reynolds
The Redhead Rocks.!
Sheila got on a stage in NYC last night, by herself, and read a piece she had written. As far as I’m concerned that was a big, gutsy step and she’s to be congratulated for it. Here is an exceprt…
Yay Sheila :-)
I e-mailed you in the middle of the night, but I wasn’t “smashed”- or did you think I was?
And I always wanted “O’Malley cousins”- but alas, I had to be born Jewish :)
see ya
Your written thoughts flow most gracefully, shall I say “like a rippling brook”, so how could it have gone otherwise?
steve:
ha ha …i was not referring to you! another blogger blatantly admitted: “i’m smashed and i want to know how it went!”
A blogger, smashed? Shameful, just shameful. Sincere congrats, Sheila. And many happy returns, too. ;)
Congrats Sheila! Wish I could be there to see ya!
hey darlin
congratulations
so sorry i could not come
i am still out in provincetown
it sounds so perfect
if you are willing
i would love to read a copy of your writing
if you want to email it to me
im so happy for you
rock on
superstar!
We’ve got to crack down on those who recklessly insist on drinking and blogging! They’re a menace to the blogosphere. Wait, I’m rarely at the keyboard without a bottle of red within reach. On second thought, I call for a repeal of the oppressive drunk blogging laws! Let freedom ping, I mean zing, err, fling. Whatever.
Congratulation Sheila! I only wish I could see you in person, but I am on the west coast. Remember us out here on your first big tour!