Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Can't stop thinkin' about the boobies

From Katie Mo:

So, I've done a lot of collaborative work before (Hello, Ryan Whinnem), but never have I been asked to jump right into a scene and just, do it. Now, I have little to no stage combat experience so when I found out I would be swordfighting, with a broadsword nonetheless my first question was, "umm...did I lie on my resume?" Luckily I did not...this time ;) But seriously. I am scared/excited out of my skull to run around with my left boob hanging out whilst waving a sword around.

So after talking about the scene, Lorraine just tells Katie N. and I to go at it with imaginary swords (yes, the two Katies in the show are both Amazons. I'll try not to make it confusing). Before we started, Katie N. and I were whispering furiously on the sidelines, "should this be funny? is this dramatic? what's going on? shit, we're starting...just do it!" And...we did. Seemed like an awkward dance routine at first, but I speak for myself when I say that the second time around felt like we were actually headed in the right direction. If there is a "right" direction. I think there is a fine line between comedy/drama in this scene and the trick will be how to touch on both without making the audience feel too uncomfortable...or maybe that's the point of the act?

I was so pumped after rehearsal that I couldn't sleep. I was practicing rolls in my apartment and definitely kicked a chair down. I felt like fuckin' Chuck Norris.

I digress...I'm so excited to work with this talented group of female artists!

1 comment:

  1. love it Katie Mo! That's the exact spirit--forget what's right or wrong and just go.

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