We went to see Doubt last night. This play was presented by a second theater group in town. It was held in the new theater which holds 112 people. Great facility! (Not the one we will be using)
What was interesting were the reactions to the play by Yella, myself and others.
I thought it was great! Yes, me, the one who hates community theater. Over the years, you couldn't get me to go to a play.
There were parts of the second act that were riveting! And this is a SERIOUS play...heavy drama. Hard to pull off.
Yella thought is was"OK." In the past, Yella has loved plays.
What? I liked it and she was lukewarm!
I guess the worm has turned.
I was impressed by all the lines they memorized...and delivered. I was impressed that they knew where to walk, sit, gesture and move on stage. And, each of the 4 actors at least had the basic attitude of the character. Good enough!
So to get another opinion, I called a friend who is one of better actresses in town and a director to boot. She thought is was "amateurish."
What?
Then I asked a fellow actress in my play. Same thing.
HHMMM!!!!
What's happened to me? The judgmental one!
I think my play has beat me silly and permanently destroyed my discerning nature. Hopefully, it will return. I would hate to think about living life with out my judgments.
Don't worry! I'm sure all will return to normal AFTER I FINISH WITH THIS LIVING HELL CALLED ACTING!
After all, I only spent 5 hours memorizing lines today...my day off.
You have to be seriously committed and passionate about acting to do this shit.
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Hi Tom,
I've always admired You for your willingness to 'take on' the big dog. I remember your getting into Martial Arts - then, like the lead in the play - Black Belt was there to do! now You are just breaking your skull instead of toes... Love, Darshan
Thanks Darshan.
10 days left before opening night. I almost have all the material first-cut memorized...not nearly solid enough to deliver yet. But it will come...
I appreciate you support. Thanks for saying something about taking on things bigger than I should. Now, if I could just figure out how to do it without suffering!
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