In the past, I was eager to live up to the expectations of my peers, families, the society, and even the strangers in the street. Ten years ago, I came to America from China to embrace individualism, but still didnt quite know what I wanted in life; finally, four years ago, I was determined to find out who I truly am and what I am destined to do in life. So I began to take classes to learn to write, to perform, to tell stories, to do acting, even dancing, singing, and playing the piano, but then I fell into the trap of wanting to be seen, be heard, and be valued, sometimes I feel self-important. That want makes me feel ashamed. But what about the spirit of sharing? As artists, if we dont find ways to share what weve experienced and created, in such a distracted world thats full of irrelevant information, needed messages might go unnoticed. But I still have doubts. Is my want to be noticed because I fear that my insignificant existence means little to the world? Or, am I actually brave enough to dissect myself in public to show whats the truth that we all share in common? Id prefer the later... But what if my stories are worthless? Then a teacher reminds me, Dont ever belittle yourself! Yes, would be happy to see you come to hear my stories... There will be three different forms: storytelling, solo performance, and reading. Xiao Xiao now is me. 1) The Vent storytelling series - 7pm 6/15/14 at Stage Werx Theatre Yes, I promise by XIAO XIAO ------------------------------- Maybe touching toes (with shoes on) or being hit in the head with small pieces of chalk do not sound romantic. But for Xiao, when she was twelve, those were heart-swelling moments. Ten years could change that feeling. Twenty years even more so. Can true love survive the passage of time, or is impermanence an essential characteristic of love? What is love anyway? You can purchase tickets here and also see more details for other storytellers (discount code: ventjune): brownpapertickets/event/715007 Stage Werx Theatre (View) 446 Valencia San Francisco, CA 94103 United States 2) Tell It On Tuesday Solo Performance Series - 7pm music, 7:30pm Performances on 6/24/14 at The Marsh Berkeley Dont You Have Dignity, Mama? - Solo performance, originally titled Ze Ren, 25 min, written and performed by Xiao Xiao __________________________ In order to put Xiao through school, her Chinese peasant mother worked in a polluted factory, scavenged, and even sold her own blood. After years of studying like a machine, Xiao made it to a medical university in Nanjing, but that wasnt the right path for her. She then came to America and became a hedge fund auditor in San Francisco, but there was still something missing. Can Xiao ever find what she wants in life and pay back what her mother has done for her? Tickets at the door, $8-15. More information of the show and other performers at: themarsh.org/runs/tell-it-on-tuesdays/ The Marsh Berkeley Arts Center 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley (between Shattuck and Oxford) 1 block from downtown Berkeley BART 3) Lip Service West reading series, 8pm, 07/12/14 Saturday at Uptown Oaklands Beast Crawl, its 3rd free annual literary festival I will be reading a memoir piece River Crossing. The 25th Street Collective 477 25th Street, Oakland Leg 3: 8pm - 9pm, July 12 Free beastcrawl.weebly/
Posted on: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:33:07 +0000
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