This weekend, I performed for a friend’s theater show. Each
week, he pulls together a set of performers, improvisers, and speakers to share
their stories on a certain topic. This week was all about strange habits. There
were several talented people who spoke on their need to memorize license plate
numbers or to name their body parts. One particular sketch group did a piece on
the behaviors that men do, which totally scare the crap out of women, like
returning a sledge hammer late at night. I spoke on the first modern piece of
fetish clothing, the Mackintosh Raincoat.
For weeks before the performance, I was plagued with doubt.
And right before I headed to the theater, I was a GIANT wreck. Pale, clammy, on
the verge of vomiting, questioning my choices in life. I kept thinking about
what was riding on this piece. It was my first appearance for Pink Glitter, and
I wanted to make you guys proud. I also have not been on stage since summer
camp in 2000, and I tend to be kind of shy (sometimes). All of that combined to
make for a potential disaster, despite EVERYONE’S attempts to keep me calm.
(Thank you for trying!)
But I made it through quite successfully, which you can tell
since I am writing this post. I was completely composed and bold while on
stage; the audience got super into the performance. And I had a ton of fun answering
people’s questions after the show. I am so glad that I did it, despite all of
the freak outs and mini breakdowns.
We are stronger than we believe, and we should push
ourselves outside of our comfort zones in order to see what we are made of!
What have you done that scared you but turned out great?
-
Lauren, Stage conqueror and fear crusher
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