whee

So the reading last night was amazing and very well received. Aside from being fun to do, I really learned I could do something and brazen something out I didn't know I could do before (I was the only non-voice actor on the stage, and I come to performance with ten years of speech therapy behind me -- that I performed in this, acquitted myself well, had a great time and didn't freak out has opened up some really exciting possibilities for me).

There's even a first review: http://consideringcomics.blogspot.com/2008/11/sandman-live-reading.html
which I think really speaks to how daunting a project this was -- these characters have been people's friends and companions and objects of want for two decades now in a format where we never expect to be exposed to their voices (movie adaptations being another matter). It's a huge risk at every moment, and there's no way all of us hit the right notes for everyone, but that we did it in a way that made people willing to hear us was pretty fantastic (also, I surprise myself: I got a mixed review and actually feel great about having my work discussed. I've changed so much).

It was a shame it was only one night. I want more.

cutting my hair

pros:
- gallifrey one cosplay
- soooo much easier to deal with
- change of pace
- cute
- texture!

cons:
- cannot wear greatcoat with plausible deniability intact
- cold for winter
- will look suspiciously like Rachel Maddow (that said, if I cut my hair, I now blessedly have a photo of a woman to show the hair people)
- Patty digs it long
- can't do awesome 1940s crap with it that makes me feel like I'm in drag and is extra special funny whenever I have an excuse to go swimming (remember ridiculous bikini purchased in Chicago).
- I tend to look fragile with short hair in a way I find discomforting

conclusion:
hair-related decisions? Always about the stupid.

outcome:
unknown