8 Weeks at Fort Lost in the Woods Misery!

I've been in the 'limelight' since I was twelve years old professionally. But really, I think I came out of the womb entertaining! As a cheesy purple post-fetus, I sang loudly to my "adoring fans"—I admit, though, I was new to the singing craft and it could have sounded like crying.

Anyhoo, I found out right before my last semester in college that I couldn't graduate without ONE MORE fine arts credit! I was graduating in music and piano performance, for hunis sake! Oh, the IRONY (limp hand moves to forehead and fall to floor)! The registrar laughed as he told me I needed either an 'introduction to art' or 'introduction to theater' class before I could graduate. He laughed because I'd been working at the Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City for two straight years by that point as an actor and as a pianist!

More fine arts credits?? Hmmm...the old wheels started a'spinnin'. I had already been to Army basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO and had regaled my family with stories of the people and circumstances. I had an idea! DING (or maybe its "bing!" or usually my ideas are "fzzzll...poof")!

I immediately pitched this idea to my festival colleague, oh and the teacher for 'introduction to theater,' my idea! "How about," I began with glee, "How about, I never set foot in your class this whole semester!" He interrupted, "Fabulous IDEA!" "Wait, you haven't heard my idea yet," I glowered. "Oh...carry on," he invited. "How about I write a one-man comedy show based on my army training? I costume it, light it, and advertise it AND perform it! Then you can grade me on the show?"

And THUS, this show was born. I hope you enjoy all the diversity of characters and have as much fun listening as I do sharing the stories!