Polly-O String Cheese!

voltee ♦ February 19, 2011 ♦ 2 Comments

Item: Tank Color/Fabric: Salmon, cotton/spandex Designer: Viola Where Purchased: Anthropologie Years owned: 2+

Tonight is a strange night. Indeed, strange. There is a fearsome wind blowing, and my dogs are crazier than usual. I foresee a long night, with little sleep. So I may as well write, yes?
This is a top that I loved from the instant I first saw it. It reminded me of an old fashioned swimsuit, and my addiction to vintage clothing instantly took over.
I’ve worn this many, many times. To see shows, to shop. And even on stage.
That’s how I remember it best.
Which leads me to discuss another strange fashion compulsion I have, similar to the one where I start liking clothes less after I’ve worn them. I have a hard time wearing clothes again after I’ve worn them in a show.
It’s not a negative thing, at all. I think it has more to do with the fact that I always want to remember the show most of all, and I’m concerned that if I wear it again, another memory will eclipse that of the show. Like I should put them in a glass case or museum of some kind. This is silly, I am fully aware. I just can’t seem to help it.
The show I wore this in was Psycho Beach Party, which is a very fun if very crazy sort of show. I mean that it is seriously nuts. But such a great time!
I was so glad to have this top, since I was supposed to wear a 60’s style swimsuit, and this worked perfectly. I wore it with a little pink striped swimskirt,and felt like I was wearing actual clothing instead of swim wear. That’s important to me.
Nate and I had very small little roles- pretty much cameos. But it was surprisingly difficult. I had to dance on the stage and in the aisles as the audience entered the theater, and it was such a weird feeling. I’m not sure why. I guess that I am just not used to such blatant interaction with the audience.
But however slightly awkward I felt, Nate had it ten times worse. He sat on stage by himself, beating out a slick rhythm on a bongo. Occasionally he would stop, and interject a random phrase, usually given by us backstage. Such things as “Chocolate babies”, “Extra long chili conies”, “Milk, milk, lemonade”, and my personal favorite, “Polly-o string cheese.” Just completely random phrases. It was one of the funniest things I’ve ever witnessed. I never got sick of it! It’s one of my favorite theatre memories ever.
And Nate had fun, too, although the improv was really difficult for him.
The show itself was wonderful, directed by my gifted friend Lisa, and starring some of the most talented people I know, like my friend, Tori, who gave a truly inspired and hysterical performance. Here we are in our costumes:

It was a delight to watch backstage. I have to admit that it made me feel really rather old. The cast was all so very young.
I am so proud to have been a part of it, though.
And I still love this little top. It looks so flattering on Trixie. But I don’t think I’ve worn it since.
Here’s hoping that this tempest calms and I can get some sleep.

**This sort of makes me feel like a Pin-Up Girl. I will wear it a while longer!