postmortem

[thehefner]

Hoo boy, yesterday was rough. I mean, it was good! But definitely rough. Which is exactly why I'm glad everyone was able to make it, because it's SO much better to be rough around supportive friends taking constructive notes than a bunch of strangers in actual performance. And while I was scared to read the notes, they were indeed all very helpful, so that was a good idea.

The main problem was the unavoidable "Oh shit, there's an actual audience here... and they're taking notes!!!" feeling, which--coupled with the fact that this is the first time I'm trying out this version in full--resulted in me not being at my most relaxed and smooth. It'll get better once I become more comfortable doing it again and again, which I'll have all summer to do.

But I just hope to get there by next week, when I'm performing before friends who *haven't* seen me perform already. Not to mention NYC theatre critics, because I'm pretty well guaranteed to have at least one there.

So yeah. A deep and sincere thanks to everyone who showed up, offering their support and responses. It was a tough but incredibly helpful and important experience. And to those who missed it... well, if you've ever needed an excuse to visit Orlando, Montreal, Winnipeg, Indianapolis, and/or Vancouver, this summer would be the perfect opportunity!

Comments

[tommx.livejournal.com]

Seriously wish I could have made it. I'mm glad it went well. Hopefully I'll get an opportunity to see it. Wonder if anyone is spoiling for a trip...

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

All of the Festivals will be for my original show, the one I did last night, whereas Orlando will be my follow-up, HOW HEFNERIAN.

Hefner and Disney World, all in one triiiiiiiip...

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Also, really, don't sweat it. You would have seen a very rough version and would have heard me punching myself in the balls for the next couple hours over beer and nachos. :)

[mirthical.livejournal.com]

I am humming "angstily creative" in my head to the tune of the jingle for Lucky Charms - "magically delicious!"

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

That'll be the slogan for Heffie Flakes (or is it Flaky Hefs?), which can be purchased alongside Joker-O's. Just eat the Heffie Flakes first, otherwise you'll never get the chance.

[tragical-mirth.livejournal.com]

cannot look away from that icon..... MAKE IT STOP

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Here, maybe this one'll be better. Or worse.

EDIT: I meant this one.

And thanks again! Both for coming, and for the message! :)

[tragical-mirth.livejournal.com]

I can still see the Joker and cannot look away...

For a fresh on stage run...

[american-arcane.livejournal.com]

...it was pretty good.

With a little more polish and practice, I think it'll be really good.

I'm hoping some of my NYC friends will make it so I can hear how it goes in the Big Apple. :)

Re: For a fresh on stage run...

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Thanks, pally. I'm certainly hopin'.

And awesome, please do! Hopefully it'll be in better shape by then! I'm workin' on it! :)

[leiacat.livejournal.com]

It was good, dear. It _will_ be brilliant. You're going in all the right directions for it to be.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Turns out, you were right! Just did a preview show for the hippies I'm staying with. It was way, way better than Wednesday's. I'm back. Huzzah!

[leiacat.livejournal.com]

Of course I'm right. I very frequently am.