A TITLE!

Well, here we are, a little less than 1 month before we try out this piece in front of an audience. We finally have a title for the show: AT RISK under construction. Things are rolling pretty smoothly. Our biggest bump so far is Kyla's injury. She will not be able to dance, so I am taking over her roll. What was going to be her dancing to my recorded voice over is now going to be me...my voice and my movement live on stage with the rest of the characters. I'll be honest: I'm a little scared. BUT...I believe that everything happens for a reason. I was supposed to be in this show. And the more I think about it, I'm actually glad because the next few projects I'm working on all involve being behind the scenes instead of acting...here's a chance to learn even more! The shape of the show is coming together and turning into something I never even dreamed of. The monologues will range from being memorized, to improv with a guideline of points they need to cover. There will be movement as well as song which will make it sound like a musical...but it's far from it. I haven't mentioned too much about how this show is actually being created, so let's make it a little clearer: This piece was inspired by my 20 minute solo show that I created last semester in school. Now, I have 4 other characters joining my already established character in a journey that is far from easy. I created the foundation for the characters, and through improv, free writing and discussion we have collaboratively created full rounded characters and their monologues. What it has developed into is a series of monologues using the diversity of the characters to make each very unique...but seemingly similar. I see myself in more of a facilitator role than a director, though there are moments where I need to take on that role. The cast: Lisa DiGiacinto, John Vieira, Marissa Chastain, Janie Fontaine and I will all be recognized for this collaborative creation. It's a one act show and because of the amount of improv will range in time but I'm hoping it will be around an hour. Please come out and join us August 29th, 30th and 31st at 7:30pm in The Cardel Theatre! Tickets are only $7 so bring a friend! Email me at raw.productions@yahoo.ca or call 403.875.5525 to reserve your tickets! Hope to see you there:)