Little Pussy - Can We Change?

John Grady begins his one man show with electronic music that suggests an ominous theme. He appears side stage, momentarily spotlighted and then the main stage lights come on and Grady is centre stage ready to share snippets of his life, stating at elementary school and ending in New York City in his 30's. 

This beginning sets the stage for the concept that in telling his history he is trying to figure out how it defined him and how he had a part in its unfolding. Each segment has a common theme, that of bullying. The stories never become dogmatic as Grady recounts his life-molding experiences in a clear, earnest manner complete with humour. Grady's style of gestures and speech is captivating without being overly dramatic. His experience as a classically trained ballet dancer is evident in the command he has of the stage with no help from props. 

By the end of the hour we have come full circle to the music from the beginning and are left to ponder. Are we destined to be consequences of our experiences, in this case the bullied or can we change? Grady questions if he will ever be able to stand up to the bullies or if there is a flaw in his character. He laments he was never taught to be a man. By telling his story and acknowledging his own flaws and fears he is. A little pussy he is not.