WEEK 8 - ACTING

“DON’T STOP WHEN YOU’RE TIRED … stop when you’re done.” The first time I heard that quote, it was from Kobe Bryant. This last week with getting up at 5am, running through the day trying to get done what I can, and rehearsals, by the time I get home I’m dead. But there’s still so much to do! I’ve got to do better next week at pushing through it all until I’m “done” not just “tired.”
I LOVE THE INTRICACY … of it all; the minute elements that come together to create a great performance. A performance that is unique, personal, active, raw, engaged, and ultimately beautiful or what I want to believe is “truth.” A punctum of sorts. For some of my classes, working toward that goal feels more like pulling teeth. I hate those days. They don’t have to love it like me – but aren’t they curious about the possibilities?
ON THE OTHER HAND … I have a handful of freshman and sophomores, a few more juniors, and quite a few more seniors that are truly great. They’re on the verge of something special. How do I help them while not singling them out and making others feel like they’re less? Maybe, I need to be better about pulling them aside and telling them how they are doing. I always work on fixing – I have to remind myself to also work on reinforcing.