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We want to blend a bit of praise and
admiration with our final question about
Crazy Enough, your book, and your one-
woman play. During my research, I
encountered many stories from people whose
lives you’ve positively impacted through both
your book and play. On stage, you’re thunder Steven Karidoyanes, Conductor
and lightning, and as a person, you’re simply
the best!
What was the most important thing you
learned about yourself during the writing
process? What feedback did you receive from
fans? Additionally, what was the most
challenging part of writing and sharing such Opening Night! CARTOON CLASSICS
personal stories? TRAVELS, TALES & DANCES MARCH 9, 2025 | 3 PM
I compulsively share (overshare, really) on
On one of your past trips to the Spire, you brought stage and everywhere. You all know this. SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 | 7:30 PM
a friend of yours, Loretta, with you. From what I Shame is such a waste of calories, plus it can MADE IN AMERICA
understand Loretta was a fan who became a dear cause cancer, so air that shit out. The hardest LEGENDS AND LEGACIES MARCH 29, 2025 | 7:30 PM
friend of yours. How did this profoundly personal part was actually the writing itself. It’s a lonely,
connection with Loretta impact your performances hard thing. I am horribly dyslexic, have ADHD, NOVEMBER 2, 2024 | 7:30 PM CELTIC SPIRIT: EILEEN IVERS & ORCHESTRA
and your perspective on the bond between artists and am not classically educated. My imposter
and their fans? Where does Loretta rest and will syndrome and insecurity just crawled through America’s Hometown MAY 3, 2025 | 7:30 PM
she be with you at your December 13th event at me, stinging every tender part of me. It was a Thanksgiving Celebration MAY 4, 2025 | 3 PM
the Spire Center?
really strange, difficult thing, psychologically. SENSE & SENSIBILITY
Loretta Kier was one in a million billion times When it came out, and all of these beautiful
infinity. I’ll write her story one day. It’s kind of responses and thank yous came in…after a NOVEMBER 22, 2024 | 7 PM ORDER YOUR TICKETS EARLY
amazing. As far as artists and fans and that strange year or two of people loving the book and I
emotional bond, one can’t exist without the other…it finally allowed it all to sink in…that yes, maybe HOMETOWN HOLIDAY FOR THE BEST SEATS!
can be very uncomfortable, (even dangerous) when I did something good. In my early years as a
people who like you, or your work, can’t distinguish performer, I was most afraid of crying on stage. DECEMBER 14, 2024 | 3 PM & 7:30 PM Online ticket sales begin July 1.
between what they feel about you and your work I could say anything, sure, but don’t ever look DECEMBER 15, 2024 | 3 PM 508.746.8008 | PLYMOUTHPHIL.ORG
and your agency as an actual human. Some fans love sad or feel too much…don’t show weakness.
you so much they assume or imagine some After Crazy Enough I realized that the opposite YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND:
reciprocal intimacy….and when they do it gets really was true. Be vulnerable on stage. It’s real, it’s SCAN FOR
weird. Luckily, most fans just love what you do….and effective and it’s a hell of a lot braver than MUSIC OF THE BRILL BUILDING
not only did Loretta love what I do, she had SO much flexing in a rubber bikini and a beard. TICKETS!
love in her, just packed and crammed into her -S FEBRUARY 1, 2025 | 7:30 PM
gigantic heart and soul that when she loved you, you FEBRUARY 2, 2025 | 3 PM
really felt it. She could love you hard enough that
you could even love yourself. She was a magical soul,
and I was blessed to call her my friend. STORM LARGE

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Don’t miss Storm Large live—an artist who defies
boundaries with her powerful voice and magnetic
stage presence. From symphony halls to sold-out
rock venues, she brings a fierce energy and
versatility to every performance. Whether with
her band Le Bonheur or as a guest vocalist,
Storm’s shows are unforgettable experiences.