{photo courtesy of The Road Theatre}
This is the last time I was on the stage. More than four years, 20 pounds and two kids ago. This Sunday I will set foot on the boards for the first time since then, and I am terrified. Being on stage used to be like breathing. Stage fright? Not I, said the fly. But this is new, different, and scary.
On Sunday I’ll stand with 13 other women (including Elena, who rocks) on a bare stage, protected by a podium, exposed by a microphone and I will share my story of motherhood right along with them. Some sad, some hilarious, many tales of strength we never knew we had. Have I mentioned I am terrified?
What if I mess up? What if I panic? What if I have to pee?
Whatever happens it will be okay. I have sat in a living room with these women and listened to them tell their stories and I was profoundly moved. In a living room without a mic, without an audience. Women’s voices are so powerful, especially when we raise them together and so I know Listen To Your Mother will be a success. But still, I am terrified.
xo
Stephanie
Both you and Elena will rock the house! Have fun and relax. I’m headed to the LTYM performance in Chi-town this weekend to see two friends perform. So excited and I’m seriously thinking that next year I might want to try out.
GO STEPHANIE!!!! {see you already have a cheering section}
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I have no doubt you’ll be absolutely awesome. xo
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You will be amazing! (Though I’m sure those words didn’t really make the terror go away. But you will!)
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I’ve said it before and I will say it again! You will be brilliant, you all will!
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You will do great! And I will be there to see it — can’t wait!! Plus, you’re a mom — surely you can hold your pee for at least an hour?
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Break a leg Stephanie! I am sure you will be wonderful.
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I recently started playing classical viola with an orchestra after a five-year hiatus. If theatre is anything like music… then it’s also like riding a bike. Seriously – you will surprise yourself!
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Oh you are going to have a fantastic day o Sunday and it will all come back as if it never left. Have a fantastic production….I’ll be holding you all i my heart as I read in NYC. Xo
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Break a leg!
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Terrifying feels sooooo close to exciting, doesn’t it?
You will be amazing…and your smile will make everyone else break into a smile.
BREAK A LEG, lovely lady!
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