I have been trying to really focus in and just write my solo-show. I read most of the first draft to my director last Sunday and she seemed happy and encouraged me to continue to work on it further. Then she asked me if I knew what dramatic action was......we talked about that. She gave me a definitition. I understand it as the journey of the character. What the character wants and what are the obstacles in the way that become the structure for the journey. She asked me what it is that the central character of my solo-show wants. I thought about it and came up with an answer that was and is honest to me but takes the solo-show in a different direction....i think. So, I am a little bummed.
Trying to find motivation to continue to work on the current draft before I make the the next draft more specific about what the character wants and the journey. Writing is tough. I admire my husband more now than I did when I didn't write. The dedication it takes, the time and the will-power to keep digging through the story to find the real story that our subconscious mind wants to tell.
I also have written a short film script recently. Consulted my husband on it- well.....it is going to have to go through major re-writes also.....
In the meantime, I am sitting at home, being creative I suppose, but also putting on weighht every day. Its like I am carrying a 3 month old. I don't want to go on a diet, but seems like I am going to have to. It makes me want to become a construction worker. not sure which kinnd of diet I will embark on. Any suggestions???
Not having work is depressing. Anyone has any philosophies on how to take care of oneself during such times? I would love to learn so I can eventually stop driving myself crazy.
Untill then I will try to not fly myself to the Himalayas and become a hermit.
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