Let's hope that picking the play IS the difficult part.
We have a lot of neutral bodies in our class: either they won't get passionate until they've been handed their pre-chosen assignment, they feel they don't know enough about theatre to make decisions, or they truly just don't want to fight with people over plays and would rather see passionate people sort it out.
Too bad there isn't just one passionate person per crowd.
Even worse that they don't always agree.
I found a play, as I am NOT a neutral person in most situations, and fell in love with it. I spread the show to Erin, who loved it as well. The play is "Big Love", by Charles Mee. Yes, there would have to be some MAJOR script alterations, but the plot is so juicy and the banter is hilarious, making for a great play. Also, the technical possibilities are endless with this play.
I only wish that deciding things was easier.
This post i am leaving open ended. I may hear of another play that i adore just as much as this one. If so, I will describe it HERE______________________.
So specifically, what do you like about Big Love? I really need to know your view on that. Be specific about WHY you think this would work above others. Thanks for being so passionate about it.
ReplyDeleteI also want to add. My dad used to always say, "Edie, don't expect of others what YOU do best."
ReplyDeleteI think that was good advice. Give people the benefit of the doubt. Don't let it deter your passion but also, don't resent them if they can't keep up. You know? It will all work out.
I think it's a really interesting story, and I think it's great when a really old idea is woven into a modern story. I can picture already who would play which characters, and the images of the tattered wedding gowns and the Italian villas strikes me so much.
ReplyDeleteBut it is still possible i can fall in love again. I just really want to do a play people can understand. In a way, I would like to see if there is a play we could do that children could come see. The girls in my neighborhood are always asking when I'm going to do a play, and i think that while there is a time and a place to do "higher level thinking" theatre, I'd like to test my technical skills with a straightforward play. I'm sure there will be plenty of challenges without a challenging play itself. However, i want to do something fun, and something different than what has been done here before. Is it possible? I don't know. But I'd like to see if it is.
Like you said, It'll all work out.