i am a consumer whore. and how!
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thehefnerEven though I was exhausted, possibly fending off the start of a flu, and wanting nothing more than to sleep, I forced myself to go to the Fringe's opening night shindig party gathering thing last night. I went in my trademark $3 blue suit and bowler derby, wondering if I would actually be able to network, or if I'd just stand around alone for a couple hours, sipping a girly drink and feebly leaving HEFNER MONOLOGUES flyers in various places.
When girly drinks proved out of my price range, things seemed to be going downhill quickly. But at least there was on-hand entertainment, including the strange, lesbian-tastic modern dance stylings of Jane Franklin Dance, as well as the awesome fire dance troupe, Capital Fire Arts.
I summed up the guts to chat with the very attractive lady-member of the troupe, who smelled just a touch of burned hair after wowing everyone with a flaming hula hoop. Nothing quite like a sexy girl in red fishnets, hot boots, and flaming poi to pique one's interest. It gave me the mental note that, if I really do my huge freaky beatnik Johnny Go road trip, I should see if I can't head up to Halifax to see![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
cephiedvariable's fire busking troupe.
The DC's troupe's leader, who goes by "Loup," struck up a conversation with me, due to our mutual love of bowlers. It became apparent, as the night went on, what a great idea it was to wear that hat. Between that and the suit, several people (including a random couple on the metro) asked me, "Are you in a show?"
My only other major conversation/networking opportunity came in the form of a man by the name of Slash Coleman. We talked for a long time, Slash and I. This guy's toured around Fringe festivals and other venues, performing his monologues for three years, and now his current show, THE NEON MAN AND ME, has been filmed and will air on PBS this Fall. Too cool. We're gonna see if we can get comps for each other's shows.
So in summation: my first attempt at networking was not a total failure, thanks to my snappy choice of dress. And now I'm feeling well-rested and in need of a shower, to prepare for opening night.
Can't stop the rhythm, pally. Can't stop the rhythm.
When girly drinks proved out of my price range, things seemed to be going downhill quickly. But at least there was on-hand entertainment, including the strange, lesbian-tastic modern dance stylings of Jane Franklin Dance, as well as the awesome fire dance troupe, Capital Fire Arts.
I summed up the guts to chat with the very attractive lady-member of the troupe, who smelled just a touch of burned hair after wowing everyone with a flaming hula hoop. Nothing quite like a sexy girl in red fishnets, hot boots, and flaming poi to pique one's interest. It gave me the mental note that, if I really do my huge freaky beatnik Johnny Go road trip, I should see if I can't head up to Halifax to see
cephiedvariable's fire busking troupe. The DC's troupe's leader, who goes by "Loup," struck up a conversation with me, due to our mutual love of bowlers. It became apparent, as the night went on, what a great idea it was to wear that hat. Between that and the suit, several people (including a random couple on the metro) asked me, "Are you in a show?"
My only other major conversation/networking opportunity came in the form of a man by the name of Slash Coleman. We talked for a long time, Slash and I. This guy's toured around Fringe festivals and other venues, performing his monologues for three years, and now his current show, THE NEON MAN AND ME, has been filmed and will air on PBS this Fall. Too cool. We're gonna see if we can get comps for each other's shows.
So in summation: my first attempt at networking was not a total failure, thanks to my snappy choice of dress. And now I'm feeling well-rested and in need of a shower, to prepare for opening night.
Can't stop the rhythm, pally. Can't stop the rhythm.
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Date: 2007-07-20 07:09 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-07-20 07:26 pm (UTC)"Are you in a show?"
"Baby, I AM the show!"
Break a leg, dude!
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Date: 2007-07-20 07:38 pm (UTC)I know it's bad luck to wish acty-people good luck, so that's why people say "break a leg". But forget that. Hope the venue bursts into flames.