After being off for a week for MLK Day, being back in class felt good. Missing were Alex, who joined by Zoom due to work travel, and Paige, who had tech for Red Speedo. We started with the final scene presentation with Lukas and Olivia, then moved into our Full Exercise based on the text… Continue reading Meisner Class Journal 1.28.25
Last night was the first class back since before Christmas. I think we all were looking forward to it, and it was great to see everyone (at least those who were there). We had two guest repeaters last night, and then we got our next texts. One thing Jolene had us do was spend 5… Continue reading Meisner Class Journal 1.14.25
Last night was the last class of the year. We start back up on January 6. I was unsure if I was going to make it due to my mother’s passing, however it turned out to be exactly what I needed. Christine and I presented our first text scene for the final time. I was… Continue reading Meisner Class Journal 12.17.24
Last night was our first night actually using the text as our repetition. During some pre-class discussion with a couple of classmates we expressed confusion regarding calling the exercise “repetition” because we’re not actually “repeating” what our scene partner says. I think it is more that we use the tools of the repetition exercise but… Continue reading Meisner Class Journal 12.10.24
I have been delinquent in keeping up with my journal for the past couple of weeks. Between some health-related issues, a trip to Oregon, and a very busy time at work, I’ve not prioritized my journal. I will do my best to add some thoughts regarding the last few weeks of working on the first… Continue reading Meisner Class Journal 12.6.24
Unfortunately I did not get a chance to journal the last couple of weeks due to some last minute issues with the show I’ve been directing. It was great to be back in class last night, and I was especially happy to see that Missy Waaland was the “mystery returning student.” Missy and I worked… Continue reading Meisner Class Journal 11.12.24
Once again I have let too much time lapse between class and my journal entry. It’s been a busy week…we’re getting closer to opening I Hate Hamlet and between production related tasks, work, and other distractions I am falling behind in other areas. This week was full exercises with an added ingredient: The Nerve. The… Continue reading Meisner Journal 10.24.24
Wow…I’m late writing this entry. Monday was a light class…we actually got out an hour early. We saw 3 exercises. I do have a couple of observations from that class that I want to record, mainly so that I can be aware of them in my own work going forward. First, it is important to… Continue reading Meisner Class Journal 10.18.24
Last night was our first time doing the full exercise. Overall class went really well. I think we all were a little unsure about what we were to do if we were the ones entering the room…we’ve gotten so used to having an action problem that coming in with an objective that had to do… Continue reading Meisner Class Journal 10.8.24
We had both a guest repeater and a substitute teacher last night. Jolene was unable to be there, so Bill Simmons stepped in to teach the class. Jenni White was the guest repeater. One thing that I find really interesting is how different each guest repeater is. It makes sense, but each one has their… Continue reading Meisner Class Journal 10.1.24