Meetings with Meaning

Well, good things come in small packages rang true at our last meeting. September is a crazy month for all of us, so thank you to those of you who were able to make the last meeting and nail your challenging monologues!

Sherry provided an authentic, intimate moment when her character talked about her memory of abortion. Paul freaked us out with his intensity when his character encountered a man melting on a train. Steph gave us a dynamic performance as her character convinced her son that he will help her "glow" on her wedding day whether he liked it or not. John McClain set up his surprise ending beautifully with a great story about an elevator accident. Lori convinced us that she couldn't help that her character hadn't left the house in seven years. Dave gave unprecedented characterisation and energy when his farmer character won the lottery. Jon Crutchfield made us laugh and gasp and love his character as he tried to get his wife to let him back in the house after a fight. Janet was hysterical as a movie extra with a unique perspective on her job. And Rebecca made us cry and cringe as she pleaded with her husband to stay with her. I'm so sorry that many of you missed these amazing performances! It's so fun to walk with each other as we stretch and grow in our art. I guarantee you would have been surprised at the growth and effort of your fellow team members.

For those of you that weren't able to make it, your monologue you already received is your October assignment, so we will look forward to seeing those on Monday Oct. 22nd from 7-10pm. Those that made the meeting, you will receive short scene assignments via e-mail next week when I get back from the Catalyst conference in Atlanta. You are not required to meet with your scene partner before the performance, but feel free to try to meet and run through it if you have time. See you all Oct. 22nd!