For The Gallery this week the theme is “Me”. To see more visit Sticky Fingers.
Until the 23 May I am not me. I am Angel, a “streetwise city whore”.
The me that is a wife, mother, two-bit blogger and housewifey person has to take a back seat whilst Angel takes over.
Angel is the character I am playing in a local amateur production of the musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. She is funny, tough and a single mum to her little boy Billy. Since January I have been Angel for two nights a week, talking in her Texan drawl, strutting about in high-heeled boots and trying not to cry whilst on the telephone to her little boy as she won’t be with him for Thanksgiving.
Apologies to those of you who have seen this photo before but I am shamefully showing it again as it’s good for publicity, a role which also falls to me within the society. I didn’t intend to be used as the model for the poster: the photographer and I mulled over a few ideas, I showed him my costume (complete with blonde wig) and, as time was getting short, he used me in the shot.
The phrase that comes to mind is a 1661 woman (16 from the back, 61 from the front). The wonders of photoshop and good lighting. Not bad for an old tart!
Note to husband and son: normal service will resume shortly
Note to husband only: will try and keep hold of the boots 😉
Eeek! Now that's scary!!
Hey if I looked as good in that get up as you I'd be sharing it at every damned opportunity I could find!
You look amazing! Not surprised the husband wants to keep the boots. x
I agree with the comments above!!!!!!
Woah! or something like that…keep the boots.
Wow!! I'd kill for legs like that!
Great photo. Break a leg for the play and all that.
MD xx
I reckon your husband is going to want you to keep the whole damn outfit…
Ooo, good luck with the play! Admire you for learning all those lines.
I'm thinking your husband is hoping to increase it to playing Angel 7 nights a week!
Not tempted to keep the whip too?! It must be great fun getting dressed up like that, hope the show goes well!
Blimey!! What fab legs you have – bet your son is so embarrased at this photo though!!!! Hope it goes really well
you are cool!
So lovely to read your comments and your best wishes for the show! Thankfully not as many lines to learn as last year when I played the very sweet missionary Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls.
The boots seem to be walking towards my own wardrobe I think. As for the rest of the costume, I can keep it as the denim jacket is my own and I got the skirt from a cheap shop for £3.
Husband is having a lovely time at the moment as I try on my costumes. I'm afraid to say I have an even more revealing one – basque and stockings in another scene. The words lamb and mutton spring to mind!
As for the legs – they were stretched (a little)!!
Oh – don't admit to being photoshopped like Kate Winslet. You look great. Bet your husband prefers this to sweet prim Sarah Brown. Good luck with the show!
That's awesome!! Well done you and good luck or is break a leg?
Love the picture. Wish I could say it reminded me of me. But it doesn't!
CJ xx
Impressive!! great photo and how fabulous to be in a play..you look so good I agree with every body else..keep the outfit…
Clever idea. A picture of you being someone else. Crafty!
Go for it baby!