Sunday, January 31, 2010
entrainment
My first solo performance piece!
Created and performed during Heather's Instant Performance Writing Workshop - Sept 2009
(finally was able to transfer it over from my camera)
On second glance, I think I could've toned down the cursing, but it was improvised and performed on the spot and hey, the subject matter kind of calls for it...
me tube
met with david, the guy who saw my last performance and had great things to say.
he has a youtube channel and wants to do some collaboration.
i was inspired last night to start a my own youtube channel, anonymously, so that i can feel free to post and not worry about people i don't want to watch watching.
apparently you can actually make an income by having a youtube channel with alot of viewers. that's not the reason why i'm doing it persay, but it would be a nice perk.
i'm just really interested in telling stories right now. unabashedly honest stories. i don't want to hold back.
what's on my mind is how that will affect my professional career as a counselor. creativity is such a part of healing and i don't think i should hold my creative expression back from my clients - we need to teach by example, right? - but i can't help but feel there would be some conflict of interest. maybe that has more to do with my feeling attached to the center right now. i'm beginning to loosen hold.
he has a youtube channel and wants to do some collaboration.
i was inspired last night to start a my own youtube channel, anonymously, so that i can feel free to post and not worry about people i don't want to watch watching.
apparently you can actually make an income by having a youtube channel with alot of viewers. that's not the reason why i'm doing it persay, but it would be a nice perk.
i'm just really interested in telling stories right now. unabashedly honest stories. i don't want to hold back.
what's on my mind is how that will affect my professional career as a counselor. creativity is such a part of healing and i don't think i should hold my creative expression back from my clients - we need to teach by example, right? - but i can't help but feel there would be some conflict of interest. maybe that has more to do with my feeling attached to the center right now. i'm beginning to loosen hold.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
keep on writing
showed the piece (what am i going to call it?) at "Anything Goes" last night.
got encouragement to keep playing and keep writing - it's not time yet to dissect and get technical.
that's good to know.
doing more writing... including Mom and Men. (separate stories, however)
keeping the creativity flowing. was talking to Ben tonight about the creative process and how it relates even to business ventures. what keeps people interested in your products is when they stay fresh. there needs to be a continual energy flow and renewal process.
so with that in mind, i'm trying not to get stuck on preserving what i already did.
it's done.
more to come.
got encouragement to keep playing and keep writing - it's not time yet to dissect and get technical.
that's good to know.
doing more writing... including Mom and Men. (separate stories, however)
keeping the creativity flowing. was talking to Ben tonight about the creative process and how it relates even to business ventures. what keeps people interested in your products is when they stay fresh. there needs to be a continual energy flow and renewal process.
so with that in mind, i'm trying not to get stuck on preserving what i already did.
it's done.
more to come.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
feedback, feedback
wow... i got 2 really awesome "reviews" thus far.
a little surprised, a little hard to receive as i feel somewhat undeserving (or maybe i'm just conditioned to feel that way?), but so thrilled and honored and grateful nonetheless.
Gri pp o is gripping. From the moment she walks out on the stage with her winning smile, lithesome body, and astounding presence you know you're in for a treat. It's no wonder her dad has a houseful of pictures of this daughter: it's hard to stop looking at her and on top of that, she has a storytelling voice that's captivating.
- Bonnie G
You nailed your piece. If I interpreted it correctly, it spoke to me about casual life, family, humor, unrequested success and the joy of tiny failures to add the spice of variety to your life. My favorite feature was the mirrored aspect of the performance. As if your monologue was echoed by your dance, perfectly.
Terpsichore daughter of Zeus, you are Muse.
You have such fire.
Let it burn.
Dance.
- Dave A
a little surprised, a little hard to receive as i feel somewhat undeserving (or maybe i'm just conditioned to feel that way?), but so thrilled and honored and grateful nonetheless.
***
Gri pp o is gripping. From the moment she walks out on the stage with her winning smile, lithesome body, and astounding presence you know you're in for a treat. It's no wonder her dad has a houseful of pictures of this daughter: it's hard to stop looking at her and on top of that, she has a storytelling voice that's captivating.
- Bonnie G
***
You nailed your piece. If I interpreted it correctly, it spoke to me about casual life, family, humor, unrequested success and the joy of tiny failures to add the spice of variety to your life. My favorite feature was the mirrored aspect of the performance. As if your monologue was echoed by your dance, perfectly.
Terpsichore daughter of Zeus, you are Muse.
You have such fire.
Let it burn.
Dance.
- Dave A
Monday, January 25, 2010
it hit me...
on the subway this morning, i think i discovered a link between my life experiences and the material i've been thinking about including in a longer show:
my commitment issues have led me to seek out a path that is all my own.
and i can inspire others to do the same.
not wanting to settle or box myself into anything:
ballet was too restrictive
couldn't decide on college major (chose individualized study instead)
holistic health counseling
different kinds of men, most of whom have their own commitment issues
seeking help from: psychics, tarot, etc.
aunt marianne as an inspiration
fear of being alone and the search to connect to others is also in there
and my one-woman show is another reflection of that all.
hmmm.
my commitment issues have led me to seek out a path that is all my own.
and i can inspire others to do the same.
not wanting to settle or box myself into anything:
ballet was too restrictive
couldn't decide on college major (chose individualized study instead)
holistic health counseling
different kinds of men, most of whom have their own commitment issues
seeking help from: psychics, tarot, etc.
aunt marianne as an inspiration
fear of being alone and the search to connect to others is also in there
and my one-woman show is another reflection of that all.
hmmm.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
winter follies
Performance at Gowanus Arts Building as part of the 2010 Winter Follies Showcase.
1-23-10
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1-23-10
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