How do you handle your time in such a way that you are able to teach at Cal State, publish your writing, direct, produce, as well as write a one woman show?
I enter all of my commitments into a calendar and make sure to schedule 'me' time so I don't get overwhelmed. Sometimes, it actually feels as if I'm not doing enough. It's crazy. I do what I love so it seldom feels like work.
Have the performing arts been prevalent throughout your life?
Absolutely. I began performing around age 14, took a break, and then picked back up in grad school.
Your solo show, "YoungGiftedandFat", is a testament to the possibility of transforming ourselves. How does it feel to now reside in the body of someone 100 pounds lighter?
I'm still working through my transweight experience. At times it feels weird. I still have those moments where I feel like I need a size 14 pant. It's also a lot of pressure to maintain the weight loss. I have to monitor what I eat at all times, bit I still eat unhealthy foods, and it shows up on the scale and on my body immediately.
What is your relationship to food currently, and how have you been able to keep the weight off?
Food is the enemy, except for kale and avocados. I love them both! I'm working on my relationship with food and the guilt that comes along with eating. I want to eat and be okay with eating.
What would you say to anyone who is struggling with weight loss?
Weight loss is not fun and it doesn't free you up. Sure, it can be exciting to be smaller, but there are negative effects that come with weight loss.
See Sharrell D. Luckett in her one woman show, "YoungGiftedandFat", on June 19th at the Ivy Substation. For tickets, please go to our website, www.lawtf.org.
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