From December 13th - 16th, catch An Awkward Christmas at the Bell Road Barn. This collection of monologues, all written by Kansas City locals (or in my case, former local), are each based on some of the most uncomfortably awkward Christmas photos imaginable. My contribution, Naked, is about a young woman grappling with anxiety over a childhood living with a nudist father. I unfortunately won't be in town for the performances, but if you are be sure to let me know your thought

It's not hard to imagine that October is the time of year that makes me the most excited. Writing about death year-round gets me anxious for the Halloween season. Last year I hiatus from my traditional party throwing to direct the Addams Family Musical with Stage Right Performing Arts as my Swan Song in Kansas City. The timing of the subsequent move to Chicago made a Halloween party or any significant celebration difficult. This year, I was thrilled to begin planning my signa