As a theatre artist I’m passionate about immersing myself in artifice. I’m a firm believer in finding truth in fiction; often an experience can be made to feel even more authentic and relatable by playing pretend. So writing these posts can seem pointless and even phony to me. What am I trying to say, exactly,Continue reading “Authenticity in Blog Posts…?”
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Something to Say?
One of the many things I ask myself with this daily writing project is whether or not I have something to say. That’s a repeated adage in the art making world, I find: “Figure out what you have to say before you share your story.” Blah blah blah. I’m not about to spend hours staringContinue reading “Something to Say?”
Why Theatre Rocks and Facebook Sucks
I’m always skeptical of any piece of art that posits some sort of fundamental truth. Theatre is effective in its complexity. It presents contradictory characters with various perspectives and experiences. It’s a playground of multiple ideologies, demonstrating possible conflicts and inviting audiences to empathize with different points of view. That in itself is a truthfulContinue reading “Why Theatre Rocks and Facebook Sucks”
First Drafts
One thing writing every day is teaching me is the importance of simply getting those initial ideas down on paper (screen). Writing can be daunting: I can get intimidated by a blank canvas. The act of jotting down thoughts is a success in itself. Same goes, I would say, for acting. Often we have toContinue reading “First Drafts”
Cave
The further we dig into our own emotional understanding, the more likely we’ll tap into the universal. I think it was maybe famed theatre director Anne Bogart who wrote about how she often directs a show with one or two people in mind. She’s not trying to cater to the needs of many, but toContinue reading “Cave”
Taking Sides
“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” Elie Wiesel Damn I love that quote. When I first came across it I thought I fully understood it, but over time, and after some tough, isolating experiences, I started seeing the full breadth of itsContinue reading “Taking Sides”
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