I have made a decision... well, sort of.
I have finally chosen my four potential plays, one of which will become my final directorial piece of my M.F.A. Now, anyone who reads this is getting fairly privileged information as I haven't even submitted this to my professors yet. However, I could always use some opinions and advice... feel free to tell me how insane I am. I don't get to choose which play I direct, but I do get to make my case for each play of interest.
So, here they are:
Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare
Hamlet - Shakespeare
Mouchoir de Nuages - Tristan Tzara
Criminal Genius - George F. Walker
The odd thing is that I'll probably be directing a translation instead of the English language text... more info on why that is once the "deal" has gone through. Let's just say a very interesting proposal has been presented to me...
So, how crazy am I for putting two Shakespeares on my list... and wanting to direct them in French no less?
Come on people... I can take the criticism! as long as it's said with nice complementary words which will make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside
It terrifies me to think that, by this time next year, I will have directed one of those plays. Oh, by the way, for me "terrifies" = excites, nauseates, intrigues, stimulates, etc.
Now all I need to do is finish my report, submit it to my professors and wait for the outcome... Canadian black comedy, Dada breaking of conventions or one of two done-to-death classic tales?
So, here they are:
Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare
Hamlet - Shakespeare
Mouchoir de Nuages - Tristan Tzara
Criminal Genius - George F. Walker
The odd thing is that I'll probably be directing a translation instead of the English language text... more info on why that is once the "deal" has gone through. Let's just say a very interesting proposal has been presented to me...
So, how crazy am I for putting two Shakespeares on my list... and wanting to direct them in French no less?
Come on people... I can take the criticism! as long as it's said with nice complementary words which will make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside
It terrifies me to think that, by this time next year, I will have directed one of those plays. Oh, by the way, for me "terrifies" = excites, nauseates, intrigues, stimulates, etc.
Now all I need to do is finish my report, submit it to my professors and wait for the outcome... Canadian black comedy, Dada breaking of conventions or one of two done-to-death classic tales?
posted by Natalie Joy @ 4/22/2005 11:59:00 PM
2 Comments:
At 10:18 PM,
Nancy Kenny said…
I was wondering why I had never heard of Mouchoir de nuages, but then when I saw the words Dada, I understood.
I've never been a big fan of Dadaism for the pure and simple reason that I just don't get it.
Also, I still have yet to see a performance of those two Shakespeare plays that I've actually enjoyed (Baz Lurman does come close though) so it does give you a great challenge to work with if you go that way. Uh, the challenge being that the play is overdone, not that you need to impress me :p However, I have yet to see a Nat Quesnel show that I did not like, so hey, it might work out that way too.
Although I haven't read Criminal Genius, I do enjoy Walker, so if I were the one doing the show, that's probably what I'd pick.
But, I'm not doing the show. You are.
Whatever you decide to do, I know that it will be fresh, original, look at things outside the box, (and include a musical interlude or two. Throw in some puppets and I am SOLD! ;) and I am already looking forward to seeing it (or possibly auditioning if the possibility presents itself - call me!).
So good luck with that. I hope my pedestal of expectations isn't too high. At least you have the summer to get up there.
At 10:02 AM,
Natalie Joy said…
Cheers Nancy!
I will definetely let you know when the auditions are happening... NjQ
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