Two fantastic workshops today...more great food...
I should make clear that the participants here work as the actors in all scene work and experiments in class - there is no acting company other than us! Quite fun for me, as it's been a while since I've actively participated. So in a way, we wear two hats, and I think that will enable us, and me specifically to get the maximum impact out of the whole experience. Translating what I've learned as a "company member" will only help me as a director, and strengthen my ability to use what I'm learning here in real-life application.
This morning was part two of working with Liz Diamond. We did some actual scene work today, and most of them were lead by some of the folks from Asia. It was fantastic to experience their perspective on Shakespeare, and participate in their visions. Our evening workshop was lead by Liangtee Tue in Chinese Opera staging techniques. Tonight we were learning the basics - walking, arm gestures and stage positioning in a variety of 1, 2, or 3 character circumstances. I look forward to applying it to scene work tomorrow.
Lots of rain this afternoon, that really cooled things off. It was quite humid today, and tonight as I sit under the clearing sky and stars, it is cool enough to need a sweater. More fantastic food, and Tre Leche cake for dessert. No suitcase yet, but I will go to a mall tomorrow during the siesta time to get a pair of shorts and an extra shirt...
Buona sera!
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