I saw Macbeth on Broadway today, with Patrick Stewart. I saw it with my former acting class, the Shakespeare on Thursday nights I forsaken for Shakespeare on Friday days. It's the same teacher though.
It was good, though, I have to admit, I didn't understand half of it.
The acting was good, though it was my first Shakespeare on the stage, so I'm not sure if overacting is what is expected. The production was good as well, as far as the whole dynamic and the stage decoration goes. That was very creative and original.
But, again, I didn't understand half of the story. I don't know if it has to do with the fact that I'm not a native English speaker or with the fact that I haven't read it in English. I could swear I read it in Serbian, but I couldn't remember the story,
Oh, well, it was a useful experience. I guess...
We had balcony seats, which was like watching Shakespeare from a cliff. Literally. I mean, I didn't even think that that kind of steepness was safe. If you ever go to Lyceum theatre on Times Square, check the balcony. But don't if you're afraid of heights.
The audience was raving about it by clapping and ovations. I guess they read the book. Or know old English. It must be one or the other.
So, if you know the story, and can live with no leg room for two hours and 45 minutes, go ahead, see it. Acting is really good. And it was placed in some other time, not Shakespeare's. I'm guessing Russia?
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Teaching, yet again
I got another job today, to teach at a foreign language school in N.Y.C.
It's just a job-ish because I don't know how long it will last and it doesn't pay much. But, on a more positive note, I start tomorrow, with three classes scheduled.
It's kind of funny that after teaching in Belgrade, moving, working as an interpreter, getting my Masters, getting into acting, I'm back teaching again, for almost the same amount of money per hour as in Belgrade. But it's better than nothing. And it's a nice, comfortable job, that is paid, as appose to my acting endeavors. This way, I get to take classes and audition. I don't know if I could do that with a full time job. Though a full time, fulfilling job would have its advantages. I guess everything has its price. Hopefully, the "sabbatical" of a sort I'm taking now will pay off one day. There's nothing more I'd like, love, than to get a good part on a good TV show or a film. But the stage would suffice as well. For now.
It's just a job-ish because I don't know how long it will last and it doesn't pay much. But, on a more positive note, I start tomorrow, with three classes scheduled.
It's kind of funny that after teaching in Belgrade, moving, working as an interpreter, getting my Masters, getting into acting, I'm back teaching again, for almost the same amount of money per hour as in Belgrade. But it's better than nothing. And it's a nice, comfortable job, that is paid, as appose to my acting endeavors. This way, I get to take classes and audition. I don't know if I could do that with a full time job. Though a full time, fulfilling job would have its advantages. I guess everything has its price. Hopefully, the "sabbatical" of a sort I'm taking now will pay off one day. There's nothing more I'd like, love, than to get a good part on a good TV show or a film. But the stage would suffice as well. For now.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Yesterday's Happy Hour
The Happy Hour was a success! All three shows were practically sold out. Sort of. Well, most of the seats were taken. And I actually watched the 8p.m. show from the last row, and laughed. It was fun! I mean, it's not Shakespeare, but you know that before you buy your ticket and get your beer.
People were laughing, enjoying themselves. There was some interaction between the audience and couple of actors in couple of scenes. Some acting was better than other. But all and all, I must admit, it was much better than I expected. I was a little sceptical about it, but I needed the experience and the credit. And I got it without compromising myself, i.e. being in the scene I didn't want to be a part of.
Both of my scenes went well. I didn't drop a line. I didn't screw up in any way. I was nervous. I don't know if the audience saw or felt that. I don't think so, but I cannot be sure. My voice was strong at all times. So, I'm actually pretty happy with the whole thing.
M.and two of my Serbian friends showed up, bringing their friends. I was grateful. My family wasn't able to come, nor friends from D.C. I was a bit disappointed that no one from my acting class showed up. Oh, well, they are actors as well...
We finished the evening at our place with some Bellinis and snacks. I wanted to thank them for coming. It felt good knowing that someone came to see me...
People were laughing, enjoying themselves. There was some interaction between the audience and couple of actors in couple of scenes. Some acting was better than other. But all and all, I must admit, it was much better than I expected. I was a little sceptical about it, but I needed the experience and the credit. And I got it without compromising myself, i.e. being in the scene I didn't want to be a part of.
Both of my scenes went well. I didn't drop a line. I didn't screw up in any way. I was nervous. I don't know if the audience saw or felt that. I don't think so, but I cannot be sure. My voice was strong at all times. So, I'm actually pretty happy with the whole thing.
M.and two of my Serbian friends showed up, bringing their friends. I was grateful. My family wasn't able to come, nor friends from D.C. I was a bit disappointed that no one from my acting class showed up. Oh, well, they are actors as well...
We finished the evening at our place with some Bellinis and snacks. I wanted to thank them for coming. It felt good knowing that someone came to see me...
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Happy Hour
The day of the big performance! It's not big, really, it's a small theater, and I'm doing it for the credit and the experience, but still, I'm sure it will be a bit nerve racking tonight. There will be people, watching...
So, if you're close to N.Y.C., come!
It's at 10p.m. in The 45Th. Street Theater, which is located on 354 W. 45Th. st., between 8 and 9Th Avenues. It's the Happy Hour, written by Joelle Arqueros. The $25 ticket includes two or more beers, that's how fun it is;-)
http://www.chekhovtheatre.com/productions/ticketsales.html
Please come if you can, and bring friends. I would love to see you there.
Wish me to break a leg!
So, if you're close to N.Y.C., come!
It's at 10p.m. in The 45Th. Street Theater, which is located on 354 W. 45Th. st., between 8 and 9Th Avenues. It's the Happy Hour, written by Joelle Arqueros. The $25 ticket includes two or more beers, that's how fun it is;-)
http://www.chekhovtheatre.com/productions/ticketsales.html
Please come if you can, and bring friends. I would love to see you there.
Wish me to break a leg!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Gray, rainy, productive
What an awful New York Day. It was barely a day, barely any light around. It was raining all day long. How do you stay happy on a day like this? Wherever you were, I hope you were not in N.Y.C. proper. It was not a pretty site, especially not in Midtown, where they ripped some streets around the Third Avenue, so on top of the dust and mud today, they add to the grayness. And depressivness.
I was trying to be productive. Indoors. I was planning on writing but that didn't pan out. Instead, I did a lot of necessary straightening up, since I'm a bit on a messy side. So is M. Perfect combination.
I also spent half of the day submitting myself back and forth for the auditions. I practically have the whole next week booked, with mostly auditions, and one recording.
Thighs are moving along:)
I'm actually performing tomorrow. I'm just a tad nervous, which will, of course increase when I hit the stage. I just need to make sure that I know the lines standing on top of my head and while tortured, so I wouldn't forget them under stress. Thank God I took improvisation! It's a life savior!
I was trying to be productive. Indoors. I was planning on writing but that didn't pan out. Instead, I did a lot of necessary straightening up, since I'm a bit on a messy side. So is M. Perfect combination.
I also spent half of the day submitting myself back and forth for the auditions. I practically have the whole next week booked, with mostly auditions, and one recording.
Thighs are moving along:)
I'm actually performing tomorrow. I'm just a tad nervous, which will, of course increase when I hit the stage. I just need to make sure that I know the lines standing on top of my head and while tortured, so I wouldn't forget them under stress. Thank God I took improvisation! It's a life savior!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Fridays with Shakespeare
I've managed to reschedule my Shakespeare class today. I'm very happy about that, since the previous class is going to be held, now without me, from 6:30p.m. on Thursdays, for four hours. By 9:45 p.m., I'm ready to put my book down, not analyze pentameters. I'm not a night person. I swore off all night shoots, after the When in Rome, except for a speaking part:)
The new date and time is almost perfect-Fridays from 1 p.m., starting June 6, and ending August 1. It would be ideal if it were another day of the week, but it's still much better timing for me. And this Shakespearean course will last two months, not three. I think that's all I want to spend on Shakespeare. It's good to know it, but there are other courses I need to take, to advance my acting skills.
The new date and time is almost perfect-Fridays from 1 p.m., starting June 6, and ending August 1. It would be ideal if it were another day of the week, but it's still much better timing for me. And this Shakespearean course will last two months, not three. I think that's all I want to spend on Shakespeare. It's good to know it, but there are other courses I need to take, to advance my acting skills.
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