Le Divorce

So my parents are divorced. The demise of their marriage occurred about 13 years ago, so in one year they will have been divorced as long as they were married, which was 14 years. Maybe I'll throw them some kind of anniversary party... or not. Anyway, it's all over and done with and they have both moved on... or so I thought.

Every few years a phone call is made, obscenities are screamed, and a court date is set. Why? To discuss child support. My brother and I are older now, 18 and 21, so child-support may sound to you, like a an odd concept. HOWEVER, now that I live in my own apartment, and NOT in my mother's house, it was arranged that the child-support my dad pays, would go directly to me in order to pay for most of my rent. Sweet deal, right? Well, it has it's ups and downs.

For one thing, I usually can't have a conversation with my dad without him referencing the fact that a large portion of his paycheck goes to me. It was funny for a while, but after a year it made me uncomfortable. So I confronted him about it, and put an end to the awkward joke.

Most recently, my dad came into the city to visit me. He brought me a new pair of snazzy Armani glasses, and took me to dinner. In return, I took him to a show at Improv Asylum, which he LOVED ! We had the great fortune of pleasant, warm, spring weather, so we took a walk around the water-front. As we walked, my dad asked me, "So did your mother call you?" To which I responded, "UM...yeah, wasn't gonna bring that up, but ok". Yada yada yada, we need a new arrangement.

Aside from the divorce hodge podge that goes on between my parents, I love them unconditionally. I am beyond fortunate to have them in my life. They do nothing but support my brother and I, and want nothing but the best for us. At one point during the show at Improv Asylum, I turned to look at my dad, and his eyes were sort of teary. During intermission we went outside, and he said how he can absolutely see me doing what they do some day, and how proud he is of me. Then I got teary eyed, but like 2 "men" the teariness went undiscussed. Not that my dad is a macho man, he's maybe the biggest sack of emotions I know. Mr. Sensitive. My mom visits a lot more often than my dad, and I've had great moments with her too, but they happened too long ago to blog about! So yeah... my parents are great.

I hope you have the fortune of at least moderately tolerable parents, and if you don't, maybe try to see some good in them, or at least look at their many faults and use that as a way to format your personality and life. Just be aware, no matter how hard you try, you WILL, in some fashion, no matter how subtle, end up... like your folks!

Oh, and I saw boobs at Suffolk's production of Hair.

From Point A to Plan B

The all powerful and creative minds in Seriously Bent are currently preparing for their series of final shows for the 07-08 season. These shows will be in a 2-act revue format. What the F does that mean??? Well I'll tell you. It's a show in 2 acts, which means there will be a 1st act, an intermission, and then a 2nd act. The show will also feature written sketches as well as improvised monologues, scenes, and hodge podge.

For the first time, our show will have a theme strung throughtout the performance. The show is based on embarassing, comedic, mortification. When I was asked, today, what our theme was, Nick Wilson decided to answer for me because he loves to say big words.

The process to create a show like this is very intense. Normally, we don't have to worry abour lighting and stage direction, but certain sketches and structures are ELABORATE ! I'm personally very excited for this show since one of my sketches is a front runner for being cast.

Here's a little schedule for the shows:

DATES: Friday, April 18 (6* & 8 PM)
Saturday, April 19 (6 & 8 PM)
TENTATIVE: Friday, April 25 (MIDNIGHT at Improv Asylum)
The 6PM show FRIDAY night will NOT include our sketches. It will
strictly be an improvised show.

LOCATION: Studio Theatre; 4th Floor Donahue
This is a very small space so be sure to either reserve your
ticket early, OR get there early ! ! !

COST: FREEEEEEEEEE

This will be one of the best shows we have EVER done, so if you love Seriously Bent, or you've never seen us before, THIS is the show to see.