Quote of the Day: The play’s the thing. – William Shakespeare (Hamlet)
Here we are, folks, making a scene at the Coco Moon in downtown Brainerd, MN. I needed to set up a photo shoot with local photographer, Joey Halvorson, for an article I wrote for our local women’s magazine, Her Voice. The article is called “The Committee” and it’s about the gremlins that sit on your shoulder and tell you that you’re not good enough and who are you to write a novel, or play, or sing, or do any art, or be special (you know the voices). They were drowned out today, I’ll tell you!
I said, “I’ll be at the Coco Moon this afternoon working on a coffee shop drama that I just started.”
She appeared, camera in hand. I sat there with my laptop, book bag, numerous pens, stack of notecards, a single tall Thumper latte (treated myself for this event. Ingredients: white chocolate and roca almond, mm-mm), a glass of ice water and two napkins. (I was setting up shop!)
She asked me what I was planning to do with my drama. I pointed to the coffee bar in the above photo and said, “I picture it performed right here.”
The people in the photo are normal, everyday patrons who had innocently come in for a cup of coffee. Suddenly, we’re rearranging the furniture, snapping pictures, talking loudly (that was me), giving directions (both Joey and I), laughing (I think everyone), and the sweet, young gal at the table with me is leaning in because she’s truly interested in acting in my play. We made a great connection!
The guy on the left, near the pillar, was a little surprised that he’d be making his modeling debut in a magazine called Her Voice. He came over to me afterwards to ask what it was and when it would be published.
The sweet, young gal talked to me about her gifts and talents and hopes for the future. She’ll be graduating high school this May.
Joey took fabulous shots, as always.
The proprietor was all smiles and encouraging. Thanks, Lorie!
The photographer lifts her lens. The script writer directs the patrons. Connections are made in a flash (or is that with the flash). And, fun was had by all!
Journaling Prompt: Describe a great day that included making a fun connection with someone.
How cool is that?!?
This is really creative Mary! LOVE.IT. Lorrie (owner of Coco Moon) is a neat lady too. Good job!
Thanks, Becky (and thanks on the correction of Lorrie’s name). See ya around downtown!
Sounds like so much fun! I hope you’ll be able to post a link when your story is published.
What a great time you had! I think that’s how life goes when we “own” our creative decisions, so much spins off of it and the creativity spreads. I too would love to see your article The Committee!
That is too fun and the fact that everyone joined in just makes it sweeter.
Oh, that sounds like so much fun. You are so creative. 🙂
Do you hear the applause?!! (There is no one heckling from the windows) LOVE IT!
Oh, JeMA, you’re helping me hear the applause. (The heckling was what I was hearing from the self-doubt gremlins.)
I feel the atmosphere. And you set the stage!
I have an award for you over at my blog!
Thanks!
Sounds like you had a lot of fun, what a great way to spend the day!
Yes, Charmaine, it was fabulous!
Mary this is awesome! I think it’s wonderful that you have such a tangible place to base your play. You can actually set up shots and get a feel for it!! Marvelous! And I’m so excited to see what comes next 🙂
Jen