Oh-h-h-h ...
I am sick. So-o-o-o sick. I have a sore throat to the point where I can't talk.
(Although I've discovered that if you consume an entire box of throat lozenges at one time, not only can you babble incoherently with no effort, but you can also fly for short distances.)
Problem is, I'm directing a show, right? I'm being PAID to direct a show. And I've learned that directing and conducting are not the same thing at all.
Directing is when you instruct people to move here or there, by example and by verbal instruction.
Conducting, I've discovered, is when you wave at an actor on stage, resulting in one of two reactions.
(1) The actor gets the standard "deer in the headlights" look, points to him or herself, and mouths the words "Who? Me?"
(2) The actor drops out of character, smiles because you've singled him or her out ... and waves back.
Ya see why I like writing plays better than directing 'em? I only fight with myself!
(But that's another story altogether.)
jb
And how was your day?
I am sick. So-o-o-o sick. I have a sore throat to the point where I can't talk.
(Although I've discovered that if you consume an entire box of throat lozenges at one time, not only can you babble incoherently with no effort, but you can also fly for short distances.)
Problem is, I'm directing a show, right? I'm being PAID to direct a show. And I've learned that directing and conducting are not the same thing at all.
Directing is when you instruct people to move here or there, by example and by verbal instruction.
Conducting, I've discovered, is when you wave at an actor on stage, resulting in one of two reactions.
(1) The actor gets the standard "deer in the headlights" look, points to him or herself, and mouths the words "Who? Me?"
(2) The actor drops out of character, smiles because you've singled him or her out ... and waves back.
Ya see why I like writing plays better than directing 'em? I only fight with myself!
(But that's another story altogether.)
jb
And how was your day?
2 comments:
That little sickie bug is going around. I have it and several people in my family-- so we feel your pain.
Good luck with the actors-- I imagine that the next step in that sequence is you slapping you hand against your forehead.
KP
Are you getting any better? I'm praying that all will be well soon.
Hugs and Chicken soup.
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