Le maudit Mo D.

maudit artist #11: girls girls girls

AIC award nominations came out this week. I have mixed feelings about the peer-given awards: on one hand, yes, we are lucky to work with such amazing, talented and fun people and props should be given, but at the same time there is an icky junior high popularity contest feel to them that is unavoidable. Oddly, I managed to score two nominations. I was not expecting to get any. I am very pleased that I impressed at least a couple of people with my musical improv skills. It feels good to hear that.

But still, most of the ladies I call Geegsters got overlooked this year, (as well as GGG not getting a nod for "Best Troupe" what???) so although this is cloying and meaningless, I am laying some loving spoonfuls on my friends and colleagues, La Geegsters:

ANDREA: FEISTIEST IMPROVISER. Andrea's our little tuffy with the big opera voice. She's like having a Mack truck in the troupe. She is awesome and I am lucky I have gotten to work with her all these many years.

ADEN: MOST ADORABLE/HAIR LIKE SALAD DRESSING AWARD. Aden brings a touch of cuteness and mischief to the GGG palette. She also changed her hair to a pleasing sesame-ginger-miso color a few weeks ago.

BROCK-TUNE: GOOD SPORT/MAD KEYS AWARD. Michael, our latest in a series of manly musicians, has taken to the Girls like soy sauce on salmon rolls. He brings an awesome amount of experience and talent to the job of making us sound pretty and I salute him for all his dedication and hard work.

JULIE: THE MOTHER OF ALL GEEGSTERS/SEXPOT AWARD. We jokingly refer to Julie as the MILF, as she has borne two male children from her womb and is the eldest of the troupe. She works very hard to get shit done, brings a giddy sexuality to her performances, and is constantly growing and impressing me as an improviser.

KACEY: SOLDIER OF GIRLDOM AWARD. Kacey is always fighting for GGG. Really. She's also brings visually appealing dance moves and the ability to send the audience into paroxysms when she pulls a harmonica out of her shirt.

MADS: THE SECRET WEAPON!!! We all know that Madeline is a bundle of talent, wicked smart, and a sassy chick to be around, but she also adds this curious spice to our shows. Like cardamom in your Indian food. You can taste it, but you can't always name it. That's Mads. SNEAKY.

SHANA: BOMB-ASS SWISS ARMY KNIFE. Shana's the master. Deservedly nominated for a buttload of "real" awards, Shana brings professionalism and diamond facets to every one of her characters. I continue to learn from her.

SHEL: ELEANOR ROOSEVELT AWARD FOR DEDICATION IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY. Shel is by far the most dedicated Geegster there is. At a great personal expense, she hauls up here from San Anfuckingtonio every weekend just to bring her warmth and goodness to the troupe.

I love you crazy girls and am so lucky to have been a part of the beauty and splendor of our troupe for over four years now. Got yr boobz!

UNRELATED PROFESSIONAL NOTE: Behemoth's restricted materials became unrestricted today. Teedleydeedlydoo work is fun!

Posted by Zerd at November 12, 2007 01:51 PM