I'm finding that once again, the same issue for me doing these student run-no specified director-come up with it between the two of you-scenes is backing off to balance the creative 'genius'. I constantly have to remind myself that my opinions on how the set should look are not necessarily the best ones. It's an ongoing struggle to curb myself back a bit in order to not dominate. But to do it in a way that is not hindering to my creativity.
The scene is coming together. We are finding things on stage that are impossible to find sitting down researching. I like that feeling-when you have done the background and it just flows. Its not quite at the flowing part yet, but it will be.
I understand; in acting workshops, directing is an interesting predicament actors find themselves. When I taught directing and acting simultaneously, to combat this standard faux pas, I would require acting students to audition for the directing scenes. If cast, students would have the benefit of working with a director. This would of course take away an opportunity for actors to select their own scenes.
ReplyDeleteIn your current position, you are required to function as an actor/ assistant director (in this case, Jacob would be the other assistant director). Serving as both a co-director and actor can be quite challenging. As a suggestion, I would advise you to try working the scene focusing on objectives only. If each character's movement is connected to their various objectives, you may find a viable movement pattern that compliments the dramatic action. Hence, for the next rehearsal, avoid thinking of a movement paradigm for both characters; only consider your objective and obstacles. Explore various tactics and movement patters to overcome your obstacles.
Finally, I am available to visit a rehearsal and look at your ground plan. Excellent post.... carry on.
t.n.i.