S & M

I've done interesting things on stage in my life. I've beaten someone up. I've kissed a woman I hardly knew. I've officiated a wedding ceremony. I've arrested a notorious criminal. I've threatened someone at gunpoint. I've pranced around in a purple suit with a bunch of gay people.

There I am, third from the left. The Producers, 2010.

I've simulated a rape. I've sentenced someone to prison. I've sentenced someone to death. I've whipped myself into a frenzy with a cat of nine tails.

Sweeney Todd, 2010

I've even portrayed Adolf Hitler.

Heil myself.

But last night, I had a new experience. Something I never thought I would do on stage. I put a leather strap around my neck with chains hanging from it. And attached to those chains, there were nipple clamps. I wore a leash, the other end of which was held in the hands of a man wearing a leather harness and cuffs. And in my mouth was a gag. See for yourself.

Kinky.

And all of this for the sake of comedy. Yes, last night was the premiere of a new show that I am a part of called "Inappropriate Vaudeville." We performed at the Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis. Definitely took me out of my comfort zone a little. But I think the important thing to remember here is that I got free beer. Which not only calmed my nerves before I went onstage to get whipped mercilessly. It also tasted good.

Cheers.

I guess I can just be thankful that neither of my grandmas had to be in the audience. Some things in life you just don't want to cross over into other areas of your life. Like your grandmother's opinion of you. I love my grandmas'. 

Cody M. Logeland