by Jean Franzblau | Feb 23, 2026 | Unicorn Series
I perform my little heart out on the Santa Monica Pier with my new microphone and amp. On the walk home, I picture the project of turning this adorable character into a bona fide crowd-gathering show. But my heart isn’t in it. That week, I plan to attend an anti-ICE...
by Jean Franzblau | Feb 10, 2026 | Unicorn Series
The last you heard from me, I was happy-as-a-clam trying new stuff as a mythical creature on the Santa Monica Pier. My experiments continue. Several times I invite tourists to do the Macarena. (It’s fun when it works.) I also offer whimsical bits of fortune-cookie...
by Jean Franzblau | Jan 22, 2026 | Unicorn Series
I thought I’d be back at the pier right away, but I need a few days to recover. I return with a combination of joy and anxiety. The experience feels momentous, so I keep recording the process. On the Way General transcript: Holy shit. It’s one week later, and...
by Jean Franzblau | Jan 14, 2026 | Unicorn Series
It’s the morning after my debut on the Santa Monica Pier. I have an insight that feels big. I grab my phone to record it. General transcript: There’s something happening with this, my desire to do this thing at the pier. I had a feeling that the reason for...
by Jean Franzblau | Dec 28, 2025 | Unicorn Series
In the first and second installments of my story, I describe my plan to dress up as a friendly, mythical creature and make myself available for photos with tourists. I aim to provide a deluxe experience, so I craft a pocket-sized list of services. I am excited to get...
by Jean Franzblau | Dec 11, 2025 | Unicorn Series
In my first installment of this story, I told you how after the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, I quietly stopped performing. It wasn’t a conscious choice, but it was an appropriate one. I had spent a month – what felt like – begging people to come to my show....
