Saturday, November 15, 2008

melanie's freewrite

1.  what do you want to watch on stage?

i want to watch something inspiring.  something witha  message. what that message would be, i'm not sure.  i would like to watch a show that gives the audience something to leave with aesthetic-wise; something that causes the audience to say 'hmmm...' and sigh.  i'd like to see colors in the form of lighting and texture.   i am reminded of an OA show before... i can't recall the title of the production, but the movement was so inspiring (it was the one where tone and jasper were helped each other escape/fight against oppressive powers).  the message was clear - it related to pinoy culture.  i would like to see a show that incorporates philippine-based stories, but then again i would like to see something that can relay a message across cultures.

2.  what can you bring on stage?

my confidences decreases - or i am hesitant and unsure of how to answer this question.  i don't exactly know what i can bring on stage.  all i can say is that i am committed to gaining more experience and will bring a dedicated energy to stage.  i can bring music... i can bring drama.  comedy would be a challenge for me, i feel.  i love to laugh and make funny remarks, but when it's staged... it feel unnatural for me to execute it well.  i'd like to say , though, that i can bring anything i practice.  i can bring a playfulness to stage, and i can be serious if needed.  i'd love to bring shadows too.

3.  what is it that's holding you back? what can you do about it?

i have minimal experience/training in movement and theater - and that contributes to my low confidence / hesitations.  i do have a great interest in performance theater,  but i am used to being part of a large group on stage - where i can hide in the crowd.  i've been reading up on movement and theater and i can continue the tayotayo trainings, go to more shows, take time to create, take classes and partake in more productions... and just trust myself.

(sorry guys, obviously i don't use capital letters when i type ;P)

see you guys tomorrow!  i'll be present with all my vague ideas, so i'll really need your help in flushing some concrete work out :)

-me.

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