Actionism into theatricality

I had a half awake vision that I could make my show better if I made it all character based (that is, knew exactly which 'character'/persona did what. I think the actionist thing is like the thing that Grace critised last year about being too earnest. I got somewhere with the fragile scared persona but only cos it was contrasted to the ballsy cabaret performer.
Answer: I must change when I walk through the door. Thats my theatrical convention which can only be broken after its been established. At the moment, its not being established enough.

Spoke to Caro about me teaching the song instead of her...she was more fine about it than I was, cos there was a real reason. She invited me to hang out with Fiona Wright when she takes her around the Scottish music scene. I also suggested we go and see some folk musicians play so I can get to understand what that performance style is...this is IMPORTANT!!!! I must reference them, I need to see live singers and understands the conventions they use in order to properly utilise it in performance. DUh, where has my brain been all this time.

Did costume stripping/dying today. Did the pattern for the paper beard and tried to make the hat. Going to the Academy first thing tomorrow to complete both and finish my technical ryder.
* Need to talk to some professionals about the use of music in venues. If there is no PRS full coverage how expensive is it. What are the rules about adaptation, singing etc. This is v. important for touring Garland/Hoose.

Didn't get a chance to talk to Adrian about confessions...maybe tomorrow. I must also talk to Murray again, and apologise email Ingrid for lack of info on IKEA. (I was so happy at the thought of collaborating with her, that I think I must suggest we explore this at another time. I feel some letter art coming on!)

Finally...saw three solo's from the 3rd years tonight. Meryl, Okan and Lucy. It's difficult to talk about how I feel critically. I'm going to write a personal rant in my private notebook and distill thoughts into a comment on this blog. Lets just say that seeing the work this year made me question where I was at this time last year and where I am now...I know I am a good performer, but I'm worried about my material. How is this work being analysed and graded. How much is taste a factor. And why can't I just believe people when they say its good work, especially as I loved performing Garland last year.