To Infinity and Beyond!… March 31, 2007
Posted by norwood in : Uncategorized , trackbackCongratulations on making it to the end of Term 1 guys!
I wanted to take a moment to tell you all how excited and impressed i am by the work you are creating - your ideas are really great! Of course, you still have a lot of ground to cover in terms of developing a working ’script’ for your ensembles, but it’s been great to read, hear, and see some of the ideas you are developing. Being on the Positive Pony makes such a difference, and i can see you all working hard to develop strong working relationships in your groups.
While it can be really tough, it’s terrific to see the process of negotiation at work when you’re discussing ideas and wading through all the ideas until you pluck out something with potential. But, honestly some of the best work these last few weeks has come as a result of pushing you to play - quite simply, you’ve got to stop talking and start doing! Remember what this is called - IMPROVISATION! The process of exploring the dramatic potential of your ideas requires you to act them out - i really want to encourage you ALL to actively engage in this process in your groups.
All said, the paths you’re taking in terms of developing the world of your ensemble are really interesting and very original and i can’t wait to see where these ideas take you. In terms of time, keep in mind that it is not an inexhaustable resource. I can’t say this enough, but you must use your time outside class as productively as your time in class, and this means that you’re going to need to be doing things like starting to have rehearsals outside class time.
I’ve been most stoked about the way you’ve all jumped on board with your blogs - your honest, encouraging, critical and reflective posts show me just how much you’re engaging with the topic and the level of maturity with which you’re approaching this mammoth task. Remember - your blog does not take the place of the journal, you still need to be keeping your folio/scrapbook up to date with your research, workshop material covered, working scripts (whether these be visual like storyboard frames or dialogue), rather use the blog to reflect - Keep blogging away whenever you’ve got something to share with the world! Keep in mind this one thing, at the end of this task you’re going to need to be able to have a record of the development of your ensemble so you can critically reflect on the play-making process for your outcome!
I’m so lucky to have such a talented, enthusiastic and just darn nice bunch of bananas like you lot! You’re ace!
Keep kicking guys - see you Thursday of the second week of the holidays, i’ll be there from 10am!
Oh, and go and hire ‘Forest Gump’!
M
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