The Devil’s Daughter
Your life on stage – writing your script
Have you ever considered putting your life on display? Opening yourself up and inviting in complete strangers to join you on your journey? I have always been a storyteller but I have no acting knowledge or experience. When I decided to write a play and perform it, I had to learn to write in a new way. Here are the steps I took to create the script for The Devil’s Daughter premiering at the Vancouver Fringe 2019. Have a story This one is easy. Everyone has a story. I know you have a story. In fact, you probably have several. …
One mountain at a time
Years ago, I walked away from the crazy that was my life. As a child I suffered emotional and psychological abuse at the hands of my father. He was sociopathic in his cruelty. The life of others meant nothing. My mother was a ghost of a figure, more child than I ever was, unable to stand up for herself or anyone else. When I finally walked away, I stood at the foot of a mountain that I needed to climb to gain the skills I needed to be a productive person, have successful relationships, and have a family of my …