I have been working on lines for The Real Thing pretty diligently for the past 3 days. I've had my scripts with me and I recorded my lines and put on my ipod so I could listen both in the car and in bed.
Yes, I did go to sleep two nights with them in my ears. And yes, after the first night I did have quite a few bizarre dreams. I really wish I remembered them now. But they were truly out there.
So tonight we have our first spacing rehearsal at the winery and I am curious to see how I really did. I hope that my confidence level stays high and that I have brought as much to the table as everyone else has. That's the real issue. I am working with such a strong crew I don't want to disappoint or be the weak link. I have found a good bit of new things and I really cannot wait to share them tonight. I do have to be honest and say that a few of the retorts are still questionable. I am not sure what Stoppard was trying to say. I mean some of Charlotte's lines are complete digs, but I am not sure who she is digging AT or how venomous she is. Luckily we have two weeks of rehearsal left, so I can keep playing.
Teaching has also been going well. I am teaching movement at one of the two 2-week Cal Shakes camps to ALL ages. Grade 3 - grade 12. It's fascinating to see the differences between ages and groups. Sometimes I am super successful and things stick and others the kids look bored. I know some of it's not me, but for the most part I need to figure out the best thing for each age group. Quite a learning experience for me, too. I get the older kids again today. I conquered 2 of the 3 classes yesterday, but the middle age group of the older kids just struggled. Lots of clique-y girls and low energy. That caused me to shut down and get all scattered. Not really how I like to lead a class.
I teach a Renaissance dance class on Monday and then move on to Playwriting with MTC soon. So, I need to start planning those lessons, as well.
Yay, for being busy and the subsequent paychecks!
Gratitudes:
1. paid gigs
2. nice sunny weather
3. coffee
4. carpools
5. a subletting roommate who keeps me tidy(ier!)
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