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Final SLC Reading of “Missionary Position”
By Steven Fales | July 30, 2010
Last night I did my final reading in Salt Lake City of my new solo play Missionary Position. We did it in the home of my friend from Young Ambassador’s Cati Snarr. She lives in the cool, funky, very old polygamist pioneer home that has so much character and charm and story. You can definitely feel a presence there. And Cati and I go way back to BYU. She’s one of the very few I’ve had any contact with in all these years. Cati shines. And she is as classy and sassy as the chocolate covered strawberries she provided. She’s so gorgeous you’d never believe she’s had three children. Wow! (She’s one of cornerstones of Ballet West!).
So I did the reading for a select and varied group and I learned much more about my piece. I slashed a scene in the middle that I’ll just put in the book. But I think I have the tone right. So after edits this morning, I have a new script to take with me to NYC. I have two weeks to memorize and stage this Fringe version. I can’t forget that the reason for all the new artwork and press is to share a message. This message is about accepting the past and about re-claiming spirituality in the face of spiritual abuse. And it is also to amaze and dazzle and inform and educate and infuriate and illuminate.
We all have a coming-of-age story. I feel grateful I get to share it with audiences in New York. My fear is that no one will come. But I will have to put that aside. You do the best you can and then turn it over to the theatre gods. They have never let me down before. It’s a good thing there are many gods so I don’t have to rely on the Mormon gods. Although sometimes the Mormon gods were there for me, too. I know that isn’t politically correct to say. But they were.
Smiles.
Topics: Steven Fales | 1 Comment »
July 31st, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Hey!
Good luck with your new piece next month! I’m sure it will do great! You clearly know what you’re doing, and have figured out a way to make it work
You’re an inspiration to all solo performers!