Some notes for the show at Nexus:
1. Reading is PERFORMANCE.
2. The worst thing a performance can be is boring.
3. Being timid leads to rapid, whispery readings and the appearance of confusion.
4. Being timid leads to boredom.
5. The people who know you want you to break out.
6. The people who don’t know you want you not to bore them.
7. The people you like to see perform are both energetic and intimate.
8. Being hesitant and embarrassed puts that vibe on the audience. If you’re not sure, how can they be sure?
9. Lovers who come to poetry readings are responsible for themselves. You are responsible only for not being boring.
10. You used to be an actress. Play the part. Flirt with them. Pretend. Make them love you.