We were up very early this morning as we were travelling to Ipswich for some workshops with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Myself and Rachael were doing the Directors workshops, and Mrs Plug did the Stage management, Technical and Design. It was a very long, but extremely rewarding day for me on several levels. We got to work with a voice and movement coach from the RSC who was marvelously entertaining, informative, clever and inspiring. I fond myself regretting that we have a six week break before we get on with things again. As with all workshops, my shyness was a barrier initially, but I found myself getting physical and emotional with complete strangers on a number of occasions. I hope that we can continue to get opportunities like this, as it was so useful. From tips of rehearsal room control, being brave, general decision making, through to quite complex exercises and techniques, we were all so disappointed when the workshop came to and end. Next we got a discussion group with the Associate Director of the theatre, and we discussed our common problems and gripes. It was interesting, but I found the attitude of some to be mildly irritating. We were given a glorious opportunity to learn and discuss, and yet still people seemed to treat the day as an entitlement rather than a gift. It takes all sorts I suppose. We got home late to be treated to a veritable feast laid on by the girls. What a treat!
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