Detroit Rock City

I had a really great weekend.

Actually hit up a patio on Friday nite (i had no idea where to go)
We drank Sangria. Sangria is boss.

My brother Steve called on Saturday at 2am to inform me that I am an Auntie again.
He and Kelly had a boy, his name is Scott. He has brown hair and according to my brother he looks like a martian right now. As amusing as it was to think of Steve in a house of 4 girls. I think it's sweet they had a boy. Those girls are going to torment him, but also protect him. Hearing the news really makes me miss home, miss my family. I want to meet this new addition. I like them at this age, they just sleep on you like a cat. I can't believe Steve is the father of 3 kids, and he still plans on going to a Nine Inch Nails concert in July. Yikes.

Detroit rocked it on Saturday. 4-0 against those lil fatty birds. I love seeing so many people jump on the Pittsburgh band wagon. I admire those loyal fans for following a shitty team, they deserve to be excited. And hey at least they made it to the finals, that's something. It's not the Stanley Cup, but it's something.
Zetterberg is so fierce.

Sunday Night I met with the cast for my fringe play. We had our first read through.
I was so excited. We had a great laugh going through our lines. The cast seem like a very cool group of people. The character I play - Josie, is a sexy single that all of the guys at the party want to fuck. I know it's a bit of a stretch from my real life, but I will work hard to get the part right.

Last Improv Class tonight with Ryan McMahon's "workshop" it's been a stellar experiance and I'm sad to see it end - I'm just starting to feel a strong connection with my players. Hopefully if all goes well with his classes in the fall - I will see them again. There is still the big Improv Party (W.I.M.P) on saturday as well.

Comedy Loser tomorrow at the Kingshead - I'm nervous and stoked.

Thanks,

CDL

Improv is Fierce.

Less than a year ago I never thought I could truly appreciate let alone L word Improv. If you would have told me I would be finishing up my 3rd improv class, and performing for my first time in the upcoming W.I.M.P.(Winnipeg Improv Mega Party)(Details Below) I would have laughed and said FAT CHANCE.

It's not that I didn't like Improv it's just that it scared me. I guess I always wished I could be the type of person who could do it - but just doubted myself.
Even after studying and working my ass off in classes - I usually still feel like I'm not quite at the level of my very talented fellow players.

But once in awhile, after one scene, or one character, or just one line that comes from me...I feel like I can do it, that I am doing it. I feel like an improviser, an artist, and a performer. It's rare, but when it happens - it's awesome.

As I start to understand the process and work of ones brain in such an amazing art form, i find myself exhausted after just WATCHING a show. I just think "your brains must fucking feel like pudding".

I read that there was once an experiment in which a group of people took an I.Q. test, then did an hour of improv before taking the same level of I.Q. test, and the second test scores were significantly higher than the first. I'm fascinated.

The thought of studying at Second City or UCB give me such a comedy hard on. I know it's a bit far fetched, but I believe anything is possible. Again ask me a year ago if I would become a huge improv nerd and I would have thought you were crazier than all 27 of Britney's personalities.

Honestly I couldn't have done any of this, without the support of some very awesome people and amazing teachers. I feel very lucky.

The future's so bright. I gotta wear shades.

W.I.M.P Details
For one night (Saturday, May 31), an orgy of Winnipeg Improv will be happening. The night will feature a ton of different styles of improv as well as a number of troupes and teams that will be displaying their own improv stylee for all to see.

Everything begins at 8PM. Tickets are $10 and they get you into ALL of the shows. The WIMP is being held at the Urban Shaman Gallery (290 McDermot, Unit 203).

*We have some surprises, prizes, gifts, and much more in store.
Visit www.moosegutslive.com and click on The WIMP to find out more detailed information.
Or contact ryan@moosegutslive.com



Thanks

CDL

Something To Read While You Eat Your Cereal

Took my younger brother to The Hives last night. One of the greatest experiances - so glad he was there for it. Especially living up in isolation. I feel lucky to live in Winnipeg. The music scene is taking off and I'm constantly being surprised at the acts that have started to tour here.

I'm so deaf today, I feel like my Dad.

We were lucky enough and nerdy enough to wait forever to end up in front row. There's something about having Howlin-Pelle Almqvist's sweat on me that makes me not want to ever take a shower again.

Not that it really affected Jamie and I, but more so other people that had been waiting outside the concert for 2 hours - but i sincerely hate assholes that cut in line. Just watching these sophomoric little bitch princesses have conversations with their friends at the front of this huge line..and weasel themselves in eventually made me think they are better at cutting than an emo kid after a school dance.

Almost everyday when I read the paper I find some ridiculous quote from down south about Obama. Being from Flin Flon, I find I'm less shocked at the ignorance that stews from small communities.
Sadly - there is a part of me that desperately wants to be in some small town in Georgia on Election Day, to witness a Democrat with a pea sized brain influenced only by his racist/sexist soul - review his candidate choices.

"OKAY Sir, so you're first candidate option is Hilary Clinton."
"Hilary whaa now - no no I ain't voting for no woman NEXT"
"Okay then we also have Obama"
"The black fella...with all do respect sir there is just no way in hell..Next"
"Well that is all of the candidates sir"
"ahh fuck"

I think it would be so hilarious and simultaneously depressing as fuck.


Writing lots, need sleep. Going to miss my bro.
The Hives are fucking fierce.

thanks,

CDL

Comedy Thus Far

After a year and a half on this crazy comedy train. I'm finally starting to feel good about my performances. I'm still a shaking mess before I get on. But I think the change happened when I started to take risks - Rather than keep doing the safe jokes, that I've done a hundred times I'm trying new material, and I'm writing jokes that I THINK are funny.

George Carlin described how there are 2 types of comics. There is the comic that tries to relate to the audience, and there's the comic that the audience tries to relate to.

I was trying so hard to do the first person. Which never works. When I dedicated myself to what I believe is funny and sold it - in a way that said: I think this is funny...if you don't I don't give a shit, I had the best 2 sets of my life. Best 10 minutes of my life.
What a high, I honestly don't understand why people do drugs.

Even though the summer season slows down Comedy..I'm still very excited to write and work when I can.

I am performing in a play at the Winnipeg Fringe. I'm excited to dust off my acting boots. And to be a part of the Fringe, which I didn't think I was going to be this year.

I heart Wilco.

Thanks,

CDL