So,i just got out of rehearsal… been at school since eight o’clock this morning and now the clock reads 9:46. BUT, I am not complaining, since this is what I signed up for! I love it. I feel energized and today was one of those days when I really understood what I’m in school for. Anyone who knows me, knows that sometimes my attitude can tend to be a little negative, especially towards school (funny I am blogging, huh?). I am anxious to get out there and try my luck, especially after reading Mamet’s ‘True and False…’
Today though I really am grateful for this experience. Working on ‘Le Liasions Dangereuses’ has opened up a whole new world to me. Although extremely uncomfortable somehow I would have loved to lived during that time. The whole emphasis on elegance and form, incredible conciousness and precision with the body… Doing the physical work is informing me about the way people were more then any research could from a book. Although I did enjoy reading up on the time immensely, somehow sitting at a table all laced up watching the women play piquet is more effective. I must say my neck and back are sore though. Our movement teacher said that a sign we’re doing it right, since our bodies are not accustomed to the posture and particular actions and stances.
I am having a blast. I may have possibly found a genre that I really like and fit in. Don’t get me wrong- I love contemporary plays but somehow there is such a challenge in finding truth while presenting the style in a piece like this.
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