Theatre Geek Sighting

Hey! I know it's been awhile (that damn phrase!) but I'm going to start making this a regular thing. I would like to discuss two topics today, one of them being assumption. A classmate in my theatre class assumed that one of the characters in the play 'turned' lesbian after returning from Vietnam. Her assumption was based on the facts that the character had all female friends and she was fed up with men. She then stated she didn't want to play the character that was a "lesbian."

I tried to explain to her that it doesn't mean she is gay, but she argued that she might be. I don't think she realizes that she was arguing with a lesbian about what makes a woman gay. I thought it was somewhat obvious, since I was wearing a rainbow bracelet that stated "Love Not Hate." Why do people think being gay is a phase, or a way to rebel against the opposite sex? I have never understood how people can talk about race issues and yet not connect the two in some way.

Also, I wanted to talk about the upcoming Day of Silence! I want to know what everyone's doing for it. Take pictures, write poems, be creative! Obviously, we won't be getting voicemails on that day. This is something that should be more widespread than it is.

As a note, I would like to encourage you to comment and leave ideas for something you would like me to discuss. This includes a topic you'd like to know more about or something you would like me to share about the journey of podcasting. Sorry about not podcasting this weekend, but as you know, it just doesn't happen some weekends. However, we will be posting a new episode this weekend!