Shelby
02-10-2006, 06:36 PM
Some of you may recall me talking in some posts about my upcoming theater event in which I play a woman. This of course is an excellent opportunity to let Shelby out to play with society under the guise of acting and no one thought the wiser. (oh and this thread may be a little long, but it should be good and will have pics, so read on). Well after getting dressed and made up by our theater's makeup lady I had to drive a mile to the restuarant. This was a challenge since I'm wearing a corset. We were getting a new snowfall, so walking in heels across a unplowed parking lot in the cold was a new experience for me. I definitely turned some heads when I walked in.
As for the event, since this was all improv and my character was somewhat stifled by lack of connections with other characters I made the most of the evening though. Now it is safe to say that everyone in the room pretty much new I was a guy. Yet one man kept staring at me, I took the opportunity to inform his wife of his wandering eye. Another older man seemed quite uncomfortable towards me whenever I was near. His buddy and the wives found this to be funny. I couldn't tell if he just was simply uncomfortable or was acting this way, but secretly was hoping for some interaction. I took a chance and started winking at him, I even pretended to trip and fall into him from behind. He was laughing at this, but the others were really enjoying this moment. Other people, guys in particular were very forward, flirty and willing to engage in the spirit of the show with me. The rules are that since we are in character, they must interact with us in our characters, so I was treated like a lady by all.
On an embarressing note, I realized that my manliness was making an impromtu appearence from beneath my dress. So much for the gaff, but thank god for the purse. I went the ladies room, waited in line, chatted with the other gg's then went in to the stall to arrange myself.
All in all, it was a great night out. Some people actually thought I had implant surgery. One lady thought I was a guy, but then heard me sing and decided I was a girl. A lot of people talked with me afterwards commenting on my bravery, wardrobe and physical look and were amazed at what I used to acheive the look. My coworkers knew about this, so today I took pictures in and they enjoyed looking at the pics. So without further adew, you can now see Shelby for the first time.
I will be posting a thread in the lounge regarding a an additional story that involves an old highschool classmate that I met there that night and am seeking some advice. I am posting it there soon, but felt that it veers off of what this page is meant for. So please read my thread in the lounge coming soon, She didn't know me until tonight.
Shelby
As for the event, since this was all improv and my character was somewhat stifled by lack of connections with other characters I made the most of the evening though. Now it is safe to say that everyone in the room pretty much new I was a guy. Yet one man kept staring at me, I took the opportunity to inform his wife of his wandering eye. Another older man seemed quite uncomfortable towards me whenever I was near. His buddy and the wives found this to be funny. I couldn't tell if he just was simply uncomfortable or was acting this way, but secretly was hoping for some interaction. I took a chance and started winking at him, I even pretended to trip and fall into him from behind. He was laughing at this, but the others were really enjoying this moment. Other people, guys in particular were very forward, flirty and willing to engage in the spirit of the show with me. The rules are that since we are in character, they must interact with us in our characters, so I was treated like a lady by all.
On an embarressing note, I realized that my manliness was making an impromtu appearence from beneath my dress. So much for the gaff, but thank god for the purse. I went the ladies room, waited in line, chatted with the other gg's then went in to the stall to arrange myself.
All in all, it was a great night out. Some people actually thought I had implant surgery. One lady thought I was a guy, but then heard me sing and decided I was a girl. A lot of people talked with me afterwards commenting on my bravery, wardrobe and physical look and were amazed at what I used to acheive the look. My coworkers knew about this, so today I took pictures in and they enjoyed looking at the pics. So without further adew, you can now see Shelby for the first time.
I will be posting a thread in the lounge regarding a an additional story that involves an old highschool classmate that I met there that night and am seeking some advice. I am posting it there soon, but felt that it veers off of what this page is meant for. So please read my thread in the lounge coming soon, She didn't know me until tonight.
Shelby