Silly Stories, Serious Fun
I am busy. Story of my life. Okay, no, not really. That’s a really boring story! But being so busy with work, soooo much work, does make me want lighter fare. You ever feel that way? Like how you always want to read a thriller, or a teen novel (these days) or (I guess for some people) a romance while on summer vacation? I feel like when I am working hard at work I want to write light, and leave the heavy stuff for when I have spare energy.
A friend of mine recently said to me, “I love that you always take it deeper in your stories. That your stories have a life lesson.” That was very sweet, and I think some of my more recent stories do, but it’s also something of a burden to live up to. Sometimes I just want to have fun!
My next show is May 19th. Details here. As soon as we picked the theme, I got an idea for a very silly story. I finished it today, well, minus feedback I am sure I will get at rehearsal. It’s good. I mean, it’s funny. I mean, it feels good to be funny again. Just a silly piece about a silly night and there is nothing to teach or learn or get out of it other than, hopefully, a few good belly laughs.
Big sigh. I feel like I just ate a pint of Ben and Jerrys. Very satisfying!
Jessica Piscitelli - Writer 
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