In which Marvin shares his reservations about joining forces with the largest ex-gay organization in the world. He also gets enlisted into Rachel's wedding planning.
Last night I performed Transfigurations-Transgressing Gender in the Bible at Imago Dei Metropolitan Community Church in Glen Mills, PA (about 15 miles outside of Philly). I had a diverse audience of about 45 people -- college students, Quakers, straight, bi, trans and lesbian, young and old. I took my time with the piece maintaining a gentle meditative pace. For the ending when I reveal the identity of the narrator, I had instructed the light tech to dim the lights. Then as the closing music swelled, I asked her to raise the lights to their brigthest intensity. With the music playing, I exited. Always (up until last night) at this point the audience applauds, I wait 5 seconds then come out to take a bow. Last night I exited and then nothing. No one clapped. They sat quietly as the music played. I stood back stage puzzled, baffled. Now what do I do? Wait? Go out anyway? And I wondered for a moment, Did they hate it? Did I confuse them? Offend them? Bore them into a coma? After what ...
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I wonder what it's like for you to be so far from home. It must be hard sometimes.
The main benefit of being part of Exodus is the added visibility, I guess. I don't really know.
As for Rachel's dress and your opinion...I think joe g. hit the nail on the head. It must be wonderful to be free of the "gay lifestyle" and yet retain some of your "gay" sensibilities.
j.
Letting Exodus into "Straight Way" reminds me of "The Empire Strikes Back." Assuming you've seen the film, remember when the deal that Lando makes with the Empire just gets worse and worse as Darth Vader takes over the city in the clouds? So, if you hear John Williams' "Imperial March" playing in the background, you'd better fire up that light sabre!
let us know what you find. maybe you have...i'm late in posting!
:)
PAM