A few nights ago I went to La Jolla Playhouse and watched "An Iliad". This was a 105 minute, non-stop, one man play. Well there was a very prominent musician playing an off stage roll of a 'Muse', and while riveting in performance the true star was on stage.
A sparse stage setting, an indeterminate time and location, but within modern history the main/only character proceeds to tell us in spoken prose the general story of Homer's Iliad. With some subtle and not so subtle allusions to our times and the human nature's response to the inhumanity of war and conflict.
Frankly, it was completely enthralling. I did not even look at my watch or know how much time had passed till well past an hour into the performance. I can't remember how many more showings there are, but if you are even remotely interested I would make the effort to attend. (use Google to get some review, they are all positive and better and elucidating just what it's really like)
Today, Saturday, was also my second competition. I am making an impact as no one is treating my like a newbie anymore. People are watching me. I get the attention of the pros as someone with talent. So they avoid me or mentor me. It's a very expensive thing to compete in, but I am really enjoying the validation I am getting. Switching "sports" to get my competitive 'fix' has been dramatic in the time, attention and just everything it takes to do well at something new. Or attempt to do well.
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