I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!
Isn't that the truth!
A couple of weeks ago I made a reservation to attend I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change! at The Repertory East Playhouse (or as we call it “The REP”) with a few friends. It is a musical comedy about “everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws… but were afraid to admit”, at least that’s with the poster in the lobby said.
Last night was Opening Night. It was FANTASTIC! Two minutes into the musical, I began laughing and didn’t stop until the very end. No wonder it’s Off-Broadway’s longest-running musical with over 5,000 performances!
As I was watching the first half, I couldn’t help but think that I was watching a musical documentary of my own dating life! I can’t tell you how many men I’ve dated and was left wondering where all the good guys where. Well, last night my suspicions were confirmed when on stage they informed me that there is a “serious single man drought”. Oh and I’m not talking one of those “turn the sprinklers on in the early morning or late evenings” type of drought, but a “delirious, severious, varbirious, send the marines we’re talking serious, single man drought!” OK, that explains so much!
Like one of the characters, I also learned that a woman who focuses on her career might also be in trouble. As it turns out, career minded women tend to be single, and that’s why “we’re still single now.” Ouch! Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Obvious.
There is, however, comfort in knowing that “I’ve hung on to my pride. I’ve lived life alone, but the terms are my own.” And, of course, in knowing that I have time to utilize the services of Gechovian, Myers, Masters, and Johnson to negotiate any further relationship contracts — i hear that they negotiate EVERY little detail! **wink wink, nudge nudge**
Me & George M. Chavez II
By the end of the evening, I was reminded that although I’m single, there is someone out there for me. For that reason “I keep coming back to this whirlwind tour - Of loving, and leaving, and wanting more. “ You’re out there, I know it. And when we find each other, just remember – I love you, you’re perfect, now change!
On a serious note, if you haven’t seen the musical, find time to do so — it really is entertaining! It’s playing at The REP in Newhall from May 22nd – June 20th (2009) and with tickets ranging from $16 – $18/person, they are UBER affordable! Major props go to the 4 Actors that give this evening life — George Chavez II, Kristen Heitman, Erin Rivlin and Aaron Wong — you were Amazing! And, to The REP for another FANTASTIC production!
