We’ve had quite a ride with the ups and downs of our residency this past week. I feel thoroughly challenged and tested by the weather, broken air-conditioning, the difficulty of navigating and guiding a group through emotionally-charged material and trying … Continue reading →

For anyone who wants a little more explanation of what we’re working on in this creation residency that I’ve been blogging about recently:

Our residency at the BAC has gotten intense. We’re all weary, the air-conditioning is broken in the building, we’ve moved more and more into intimate emotional places with each other, and we’re delving into our shadow-sides. I find myself often … Continue reading →

Today we have our first showing of the individual pieces each ensemble member has been working on, and the first elimination. Two of the pieces will be voted out of the competition for what is performed in our culminating show. … Continue reading →

Julia and Mickey talk about a dilemna I’m wrestling with: whether or not to be an official contestant AND direct the whole project. I like the idea of me being pushed to face my issues around competition through going through … Continue reading →

A summary of day 6 of “Don’t Suck!” at the BAC in NYC, by the judge of the day, Mantra.