“I miss my mom,” I moaned. “When did she pass?” he said. “They passed the equator on Tuesday. They won’t be back from their cruise for three more weeks.” I’m 50 and I want my mommy. I’m not having any type of life crisis. I’m just spoiled by her and my dad’s accessibility. If I want to just ...
I fork up all the time
During my weekly brunch shift, I inevitably have to ask someone: which side does the fork goes on? I also do this every holiday that my mom makes me set the table for. Silverware placement is not something I’m focused on. I know it sounds like I must eat with my hands quite a bit. ...
“Golden Boy” (Griffin Theatre): Bittersweet
Griffin Theatre presents Revival of GOLDEN BOY. Upon theatre arrival, the massive backdrop commands attention. Set Designer Dan Stratton has created a mosaic of stained glass rectangles. During the show, the colorful walls slide back and forth creating different locales. Lighting Designer Rebecca Barrett silhouettes pivotal moments behind these screens. Director Jonathan Berry orchestrates this boxing play ...
I had early adult onset
In honor of the upcoming Oscars, I give you my “Thankyou Speech” delivered on May 30, 1978 at my St. Thomas School 8th grade graduation. It’s very hard to thank eight years of wonderful people in a few short minutes but I will try my best. Eight years ago we entered 1st grade as little children who ...
EXTENDED “A Tale of Two Cities” (Lifeline Theatre): I laughed, I cried, I loved
Lifetime Theatre presents the world premiere adaptation of A TALE OF TWO CITIES. Playwright Christopher M. Walsh (no relation) adapted Charles Dickens story of the French Revolution. A former aristocrat flees Paris to find a new life and love in London. When his honor forces him to return to Paris to defend an innocent man, he is ...
A Hand for the Hands
My hands are small I know But they're not yours, they are my own But they're not yours, they are my own And I am never broken -Jewel “Hands” I love that Jewel song. (It also has my life mantra: “In the end ...
Review “Into the Woods”: A Kid’s Perspective
Disclaimer: My intention is to always see a show within the first five performances. I have a couple reasons for this strategy. One, if I like it, I can help promote people seeing it. Two, I don’t want my experience to be tainted by those reviewers who come before me. It’s my practice not to read ...
I was born happy and constantly try to get back there
I’m by nature upbeat...thankfully! My disposition has been like that from birth. My mom documented in my baby book, “Katy is a sweet lovable little girl with a very sunny happy disposition.” Yes, she’s my mother but I saw what she wrote in my sister’s book. She can be trusted on this early assessment. My genetic composition is ...
“Buzzer” (Goodman Theatre): 2 Against 1 Dynamic
Goodman Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of BUZZER. What rightfully belongs to me because of my race, gender, education, or class? Playwright Tracey Scott Wilson asks this question again and again. Wilson pokes at personal embers to see what sparks flame. Her trio is a mesmerizing science experiment of complication. Two are white, one is black. Two ...
Who am I? Answered by my 14-year old self
Flashback Friday! I continue to comb through my youth. My baby book is less book and more like a 1963 to 1985 time capsule. Here’s an essay I wrote at age 14 which is eerily accurate to my current beliefs. “Who am I?” by Katy Walsh 3-21-77 Who am I? I am a person. A female person who is neither ...