This is my first Christmas alone. I’ve never really had a holiday tradition to follow each year. I’ve been with my dad or my mom, or with my aunt and uncle, or with partners’ families. But I’ve never been alone. I’ve always been with others.But here I am. The theme of 2020. I’m alone in my space as another holiday rolls through. I’m honestly mostly comfortable on my own. But there is some shame that comes with it. With finding myself in this solitary space time and time again. With being that one who is always kind of roaming about and…
During these times that are anything but normal, it’s extra wonderful when people find unique ways to connect us, especially creatively. Kelly Buttermore and Justin Peters are carrying on the improv festival vibe even when we can’t be together in real life. I’m extra thankful that it’s happening during the holiday season which feels a little extra challenging this year. Also, it’s quite lovely how Kelly and Justin have brought people together with weekly zoom hangouts and have scheduled check ins with each of the teams/performers. There will be four days of very normal bits, characters, standup, sketch, variety acts, music, improv,…