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Author: Dana

I am a queer performer, teaching artist, feminist, independent scholar, nerd, bookworm, crafter, yogi, foodie, kinkster, and gardener. I am a human being trying to be better than they are.

Play a Day: One Step Forward

May 6, 2015May 7, 2015 Dana

The Woman originally from Day 11 has turned the fishbowl upside down and dumped the slips of paper into a pile on a desk. She works feverishly, occasionally reaching over to the side without looking to grab another slip. Eventually,… Read morePlay a Day: One Step Forward

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Play a Day: Networking

May 5, 2015 Dana

A group of individuals in business suits perform what seems to be an intricate cultural dance around the stage, the focus of which appears to be the shaking of hands.

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Play a Day: Time Flies

May 4, 2015May 5, 2015 Dana

Someone in a clock costume with wings is rigged to fly around the stage while people go about their day, and do not notice.

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Play a Day: Good Times

May 3, 2015 Dana

Several female friends snuggled up together under blankets on a bed, chatting until they fall asleep.

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Play a Day: In and Out

May 2, 2015May 3, 2015 Dana

A woman is waiting in a long line. Everyone in the line is holding stacks of cash. At the end of the line is a counter. Above the counter is a sign that reads “Housing.” When the woman gets to… Read morePlay a Day: In and Out

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Play a Day: This is what anxiety feels like

May 1, 2015May 2, 2015 Dana

A Woman at a bank puts items in a safety deposit box. She leaves. A personification of Anxiety follows her. Anxiety: Are you sure you put the envelope back in the box after you checked inside it? Woman: Yes Anxiety:… Read morePlay a Day: This is what anxiety feels like

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play a Day: Passing You By

April 30, 2015 Dana

  A woman center stage tapping a pen on a notebook, thinking. Someone rides by on a bicycle. A couple pass by holding hands. A kid chases after an errant soccer ball. A clock on a nearby church tolls the… Read moreplay a Day: Passing You By

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Play a Day: Party’s Over

April 29, 2015April 30, 2015 Dana

  A table laden with empty cups, dirty dishes, and pointed party hats. Someone flicks off the overhead light.

Play A Day  aging, birthday, celebration, party  Leave a comment

Play a Day: Back to the Grind

April 27, 2015 Dana

The backpack from Day 23 sits on the ground. A butler picks it up and hands it to the woman, who is still floating in the air. Begrudgingly, she takes it and slowly sinks back to the ground. The bag… Read morePlay a Day: Back to the Grind

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Play a Day: Baggage

April 23, 2015April 22, 2015 Dana

A woman walks with a large backpack. She stops, tired, and takes it off her shoulders. Once it hits the ground, she starts to slowly rise into the air. Unencumbered, she flies away.

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