It's believed that William Shakespeare was born and died on April 23rd so today is his day. There are only three geniuses working today in the world of entertainment: Sondheim, Spielberg and Shakespeare. You might be incredibly talented but if you're name's not on that list you're not a genius in my book, but that's another blog. Today celebrate Shakespeare day I give you a ridiculous picture of me as Falstaff in High School.Oy vey!
My life changed forever on June 16, 1983 at 8:30 PM Pacific Time when I saw a production of 12th Night performed at PCPA in Solvang directed by Laird Williamson and starring Byron Jennings as Malvolio. The production was a pivotal moment in my life. Possibly even the most pivotal besides my adoption. Maybe one day when it's not 3:00 AM I'll write more about it and explain but it's a very long story. Suffice it to say, it was a life-altering experience that has impacted me ever since. I can trace everything I am and everything I've done back to that night and no I'm not being dramatic. I still have the program with my theater stub taped inside. So, I know exactly the date, time, place and where I was sitting (Section 5, Row A, Seat 1) when I saw a performance that for better or worse, made me who I am. The price of the ticket: $6.50. The worth of the experience: Priceless.
I miss you, Peg Pauly! And I'm sorry they misspelled your name in the Yearbook.
1 comment:
I remember that trip to Solvang!
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