Today Millzworkz Theatre (MT) worked on getting more personal narratives down on paper. The company wrote letters that they probably would never send. As we continue to look for the dramatic arch for this musical, it is important to dig and uncover real stories for each individual. Once we have enough material, I can start melding the stories to build believeable fictional characters and their lives.
The students worked really hard today; Kristi Jones (the USF student who accompanied me) and I were impressed with the honesty of the writing. Everyone has so much to offer. I have to admit, I sometimes get frustrated with too much talking when others are quietly trying to get their thoughts down on paper, but hopefully as each person takes on more ownership of the project, we will all become more focused.
We showed the students a clip from Spring Awakening, the Broadway musical that won 7 Tony Awards (Theatre's version of Oscar's and Grammy's) in 2007. It also is a "coming of age" musical with AMAZING music and performances. "The Bitch of Living" is one of my favorite numbers from the show. If anyone is interested in reading more about Spring Awakening, go to www.springawakening.com You can watch cast interview videos, actual musical footage and even check out their facebook page.
Next week we will meet at 10:30 on Wednesday. I want to start the "workshop" segment of the process soon. So, hopefully by next week, we will be able to hear the first scene of our musical.
Please feel free to drop ideas and comments on the blog. This will be another vehicle that will keep us on track to the fall production.
About Me
- dakotakim
- I am an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Theatre at the University of Sioux Falls. In addition to my position at the university where I teach directing, acting and dramatic literature, I direct 3-4 shows a year. I co-own Ephemeral Productions, a theatre company that mounts award winning plays that features women. I am currently writing three books: a children's book with the working title, "What's Your Name?" I continue to collect interviews by the today's leading actors, directors and playwrights in the theatrical arena as they respond to the essay's of Anne Bogart's A Director Prepares: Seven Essays on Art and Theatre. Specifically, they are responding to the words: Memory, Violence, Eroticism, Terror Stereotype, Embarrassment and Resistance and their place in the process of making art. My final book is a personal series of stories about growing up on a farm in SD, and as the oldest child, dealing with my father's struggle with cancer. I am an independent and corporate communication consultant and inspirational speaker. If you are interested in booking me for your individual or professional needs, please contact me at Kim.Creative.Consulting@gmail.com
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