The faceless homeless person has a name, a story, a life, and dreams
About Donald D'Haene
Performing Without a Net–‘Virtually’ Impossible!
Virtual reality: How does one read an audience if one can't hear them, feel them, sense their presence?
Virtual reality: How does one read an audience if one can’t hear them, feel them, sense their presence?
A Feeling Can’t Be Hijacked Until It Suits Another Human’s Agenda
How many times do you have to tell survivors of domestic violence they do mean something?
“Do you think I’m something?” Edith Bunker’s line halted my channel flipping one afternoon. In the old episode of All in The Family, each time Edith asked Archie that question, her words were met with either silence or avoidance. Her daughter, Gloria, was so upset with her for not standing up to Archie that…
Dear Nate: A Coming-of-Age Letter to My Friend’s 13-Year-Old Son
Consider writing a letter to your younger self; it just might be the most important gift you could give.
Consider writing a letter to your younger self; it just might be the most important gift you could give.
If You Really Want Five Minutes of Reality TV Fame, Here Are 7 Pointers on How To Play the Game
How you play the game will be remembered far longer than the closing credits.
How you play the game will be remembered far longer than the closing credits.
The Suicide Puzzle: Drowning in Love While Swimming with Sharks
No matter what you are feeling, know that you are not alone and there is someone who you can talk and will provide help.
No matter what you are feeling, know that you are not alone and there is someone who you can talk and will provide help.
The Making of ‘The Donald North’
As if I tapped into a crystal ball, I thought "I am the antithesis of all things Donald Trump!"
As if I tapped into a crystal ball, I thought I am the antithesis of all things Donald Trump!
Comedy in Tragedy
I have developed a sense of humor in this life. Warped, yes, but it gets me through.
I have developed a sense of humor in this life. Warped, yes, but it gets me through.
A Magic Twist of Fate
One doesn't need a reality show to discover one's worth.
One doesn’t need a reality show to discover one’s worth.
Standup – Deliverance From Living Below the Surface
Why risking drowning in the whirlpool of a comedy club stage?
Why risking drowning in the whirlpool of a comedy club stage?
Thank you, Jerry Seinfeld
The characters may change, but the issues remain the same.
The characters may change, but the issues remain the same.
Learning My Immigrant Mother’s Native Language Became My Mission
Her legacy lives on in my choices.
Her legacy lives on in my choices.
I Marched For Hillary In Niagara Falls (Sort Of)
In response to one too many tweets questioning the enthusiasm of Hillary Clinton supporters, Friday morning I tweeted I was going to march for Hillary in Niagara Falls, Canada.
Why Do We Celebrate Pride?
Donald D’Haene looks at gay pride celebrations from two very different points of view.
Opening Nights With a Not-So-Perfect Perfectionist
Donald D’Haene has made his share of mistakes. And he remembers them fondly.
Cue the Brady Bunch Theme Song: Donald D’Haene DISHES with Florence Henderson
Donald D’Haene talks with Florence Henderson about families, reality television, and Robert Reed aka Mike Brady coming out as gay—as well as her new show: All the Lives of Me…A Musical Journey.