Wonder Days:
I've been living in New York City for 3 years and managed to see a whole new side of it in just 5 days. Wonder Days were amazing and created a very quiet feeling within myself because there was so much to take in and so many rare opportunities to meet with extremely successful and knowledgeable people involved in the theatre scene. Saturday's Directors Project Symposium was one of my favorite events. To be in a room filled with actors and artistic directors speaking directly to other fellow directors on how to succeed in the scene, how to create a company, collaborate successfully on new works, how to use our best resources (including each other) to thrive as creative artists in this economy, and how to find one's niche in the field was crucial and the first time I felt surrounded by so many people who in one way or another shared common or similar goals.
Meeting with Artistic Director Jonathan Bank from the Mint Theatre opened my eyes to the world of possibilities available in directing rarely done works and how moving and inspiring introducing an audience to that can be. While conversely, seeing Our Town directed by David Cromer reminded me of how impacting doing a well known play in such a simple way that today’s audience can relate to, can make one feel as if they’re seeing it for the first time all over again.
The Bumper Stickers Don’t Lie…Ithaca really is that Gorges (Gorgeous):
This place is unbelievable and I can’t believe I get to collaborate and direct at a theatre located in the middle of all this beauty. The community is warm and welcoming. Everywhere I look something inspires. I’ve chosen to have my first design meeting in the middle of town so the creative team can feel the vibe of the area while ideas about the piece flow. I’m on my way now…
And it begins,
Sherri
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