Medium Size Me

[See the full writeup, with links, at http://cahighways.org/wordpress/?p=10413 ] If you know me at all, you know my taste in watching people — men or women — is simple: I want them to be real. I enjoy seeing the imperfections, the things that make us unique and different. So, not surprisingly, I’ve been a big supporter of the efforts of promulgating a positive body image for women (and also for men, although the pressure there is perhaps different). For example, I supported the Kickstarter for The Nu Project (FB) [warning: link target is NSFW], a project with the goal of help women appreciate their body, whatever their shape, look, size, age, etc. I constantly read articles noting body image activities, such as the recent Dove campaign or... full review

A wonderfully funny play with lots of heart, exploring the struggles of how to set an example for girls and women while being confined by Hollywood's cliche standards. Amy is someone to just be friends with in real life after watching her on stage. She is so kind, caring, and compassionate yet knows how to stand up for herself and set her own path for others to follow.... full review

I love the heart of this! Amy has some really wonderful stories to tell and I look forward to see where her journey takes her and to see future work. It was wonderful hearing a different look into the world of Hollywood and casting. Heartbreaking and hoping for positive change. ... full review