Creative Rites: Writing, Performance & Creative Expression

01/04/2026

OTD a few years ago- Nothing like being with royalty (even if they’re from The Crown tv series)

I’m also doing my best Fleabag expression (brilliant series by Phoebe Waller Bridges)

12/25/2025

Merry Cactmas, with Love

11/02/2025

Happy birthday to the treasure that is Ann Randolph
And her brilliant, profound, hilarious character - Velveeta

11/02/2025

Happy birthday to the treasure that is Ann Randolph & her character - the brilliant, profound, hilarious Velveeta

10/27/2025

10/15/2025

I was in the green room of the David Letterman show, specifically because I knew Diane Keaton was a guest that night

 I lucked out, because not only did I happen to be visiting New York, but Rich Hall was also a guest that night (who was a cast member on a TV show I was working on at the time - Not necessarily the news) so that was the “In” I parlayed to the producers, to get me into the green room

When Diane finished her segment
& went back to the green room, she said didn’t think it went very well

I hadn’t planned to talk to her, but I decided it was my duty to tell her how funny, charming & wonderful she was during the interview & how much I loved Heaven- the movie she directed.

She just listened & had that “who are you?” look on her face, but when you have a chance to console Diane Keaton, you don’t hesitate.

She’s had an enormous influence on me & my humor

For a few years, whenever I went on a date and got nervous, I would become Annie Hall, down to saying La Di Da, look down at the ground & then shake my head, hoping I would come off as charming 

And personal style- everyone knows how often I wear hats, & love wearing black & white & black & white patterns & tailored jackets & ties

It did take some time to adapt her fashion to my body.

When I first tried to copy her style, my mother said I looked like “thrift shop schlock.“

Here’s to the effervescent legend of laughter, art, truth, depth & joyous genius

10/10/2025

Hooray, Namaste, Mondo Merci & Cheers on Creative Rites turning 26 today!

Thank you to the thousands who have invited me into your stories

Thank you to the thousands who’ve attended one of the longest running storytelling shows - GORGEOUS STORIES

I had no idea October 9, 1999, When I struggled to open the heavy metal door to Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center to teach my 1st workshop, that I had found my calling.

That I was going to get to do what is the joy of my life- helping people have a voice, be seen, heard & championed through story

I love it today as much as that very first day

So much gratitude to all the Story makers & Story receivers

Creative Rites: Writing, Performance & Creative Expression

09/22/2025

There is so much joy, connection and inspiration at these events. I’d love for you to join us.

09/18/2025

09/17/2025

Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival is thrilled to spotlight our amazing co-facilitators for the Empowerment Weekend’s “Creating a Solo Show” workshop! 🎭

Terrie Silverman and Kirsten Laurel Caplan both have lots of experience in the realm of solo shows, and their guidance is invaluable!

If you have a solo show in the works, a finished product that needs polishing, an idea for a solo show, or want to learn more about the process of producing your own show, this is the workshop for you!

No matter who you are, there is valuable knowledge to gain from these two multi-talented women. Come see these two ladies in action Saturday and Sunday, September 27th and 28th.

🎟 Ticket link

You won’t want to miss it!