I am not going share in detail the storyline of "Next to Normal," the Broadway show I saw Thursday night. I do not want to diminish its power that took me by force, wrenched me inside and out, ravaged my sense of equilibrium, played me like a stringed instrument, strumming one string to make me laugh and another to make me cry. Never, in all of my Broadway show experience have I been so overwhelmed by talent, story, music and setting. And may I add, all of these elements, except the talent, were presented in their simplest form. There was nothing bigger than the play's story and that's why the message was so profoundly poignant. During certain moments, I truly had to stuff my pashmina down my throat to keep from sobbing out loud...it was the honesty that slayed me. The simple truth. So, there! I hope I've encouraged you to see it when it comes to L.A.'s Ahmanson Theater in November. Believe me, it will overwhelm you too!
On another note, I want to say that the expression, "It's all relative" cannot be truer than in the comparison of New York City and Los Angeles. On New York City's upper westside, there are baby strollers as big as Smart Cars. In Los Angeles, there are Smart Cars as small as baby strollers. Both Smart Car drivers on the freeways of L.A. and baby stroller moms on the sidewalks of New York are something to contend with!
You will be happy to know that my Fellowship begins on Monday, and so my posts will be focused on comedy sketch writing...no more blathering on random topics that strike my fancy. However, heads up, it will probably be these same personal experiences that will appear in my sketch writing. In my drama classroom, I always encourage the kids to use their personal interests and experiences in writing their sketches. The fun part is when you ask for personal interests of Twice-exceptional learners, you can get topics ranging from politics to the evolution of the snapping turtle...strangely magnificent creatures...not snapping turtles...2e learners. You gotta love them.
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