| new rehearsals musings |
[May. 10th, 2007|07:39 pm] |
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There are some days when I question why I want to be a director (and why would any one ever let me) and then there are days that remind me. Well today is a reminder and boy do I love directing! I'm still just struggling to get a handle on what to say, how to say, when to say, all the things that a good director just knows. I'm currently reading "The Open Door" by Peter Brook and loving it! I'm trying to embrace my fears (not at a point to run head long into something that scares me...yet) and not be so afraid of conflict. Individuals who have made their mark like Dorothy Parker, Edna Ferber and Alexander Woolcott weren't afraid of conflict. In fact, they most likely went looking for it. No I don't want to part of a group known as "The Poison Squad" (I've had to do research on the Algonquin Round Table recently) but I do want to help create good theatre.
Anyways, sorry that was just a bit waxing, or trying to assert myself :). But what I wanted to notate was that over the last two days I've had two very good rehearsals. The actors were committed, they listened attentively and tried to give me whatever I asked for, instead of fighting with me. Also, I'm different. I don't know why but I don't have quite so much self-doubt. I almost think I need to question that and get it back, it's kinda scary without it, I'm so used to it (and it's by no means gone completely, not even close, but it has lessened). It's amazing (and I know this is something I should have internalized and not just learned a LONG time ago) how much easier it is to do something with someone when your focus is on them and not on what you think they think of what you are saying! I have really been focusing on listening. Not just listening to what they say because I've always tried to listen intently when someone was talking to me, but listening to what their body, their rhythm, their gestures are saying. This all sounds mystical but I'm trying to connect with them, not just listen to them. I don't know if I'm saying what I'm thinking so I'll just sum it up...
GOOD REHEARSALS!!! |
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From: (Anonymous)
2007-05-14 06:37 pm (UTC)
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You should never doubt yourself - because all that know you know that you are dedicated enough to whatever you undertake to be good at it. I have seen the active listening when you were so good about intently listening to one of Dave's long drawn out stories at the dinner table. Good listener, big time! Hope the show reflects the good rehearsals.
Linda | |
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