Sometimes Things Are Funny But Inappropriate, And Some Updates : Emily Kaye Lazzaro

This is a portion of a monologue that I really like that was going to be the opening moment in a new play I’m writing, but I’m cutting it because it’s not right, but I really think it’s funny and I like it so I’m posting it here, because what are blogs for if not this?

Without further ado…

TIGER: This is a story of a circus. Obviously. It’s called The Circus. Really good beginning to a story, I know. My people are great storytellers. We have a rich oral tradition. Anyway. Once upon a time…

Haha. That would have been a terrible way to start this play!

In other news, Priscilla Dreams the Answer closed on Saturday night, which was also my birthday. It was very bitter-sweet. I loved being a part of the production, I think Fresh Ink Theatre Company is really awesome, and I’m thrilled to be acting again. And I’ll miss doing this play. It was incredibly fun. But the baby Jesus doesn’t close a door without opening a window. Or something. I’m going to be acting again in January, is what I’m saying. In the Boston One-Minute Play Festival, for which I have also written two plays. Theatre theatre theatre. It’s funny, sometimes if you quit your day job to follow your dreams, you occasionally get to actually follow them. Sometimes things work out! Hooray!

And finally, yesterday I ran in a 5K in Harvard Square with lots of friends and family and it was super fun! Even though it was insanely freezing cold out. It was in the twenties. Regardless of the weather, I did a personal best and finished the 5K in 31:08, doing a 10:02 mile. Last 5K was a 10:24 mile, so that’s a pretty decent improvement! I was proud. And cold. Very, very cold. Here are some pictures!