Mystic in the Theater Eleonora DuseMystic in the Theater Eleonora DuseMystic in the TheaterEleonora DuseOne of the great opportunities that Performance Ensemble provides for us is the chance to be innovative. To experiment with our own creativity in unusual ways. This is one of the many things that Eleonora Duse was famous for. She was the first modern actress. Instead of seeing acting as some mere form of entertainment she saw acting as a great force capable of making people “aware of the mystery and wonder of the human spirit. Although it seemed that Duse was unaware of the audience while performing, anyone who saw her felt an indescribable experience that went on a journey with her. This is what she regarded as one of the most important aims in theater: communication. She wanted to create her own theater that was simple, small, plain walls, and without ornaments. To her the only things that mattered were; that one was heard clearly and was able to create a genuine communication between audience and player. She wanted to do- as we do in PE- experiment and innovate, clear the theater of all commercial clutter.
These ideas also reminded me of the senior project I am involved in called “Signs.” The form of the show is unlike any other senior project and every cast member including myself have felt feelings of fear; fear of the unknown. We have all been scared to play or experiment and create new and interesting work. I am very thankful for being involved in this show because that is what actors should do. Be brave enough to experiment into the unknown. Duse saw fear as a form of vanity. This is something that I have been learning more and more since the summer started and Duse made it clearer for me. She believed that one had to eliminate themselves in order to let the universal self come through. What I take this as is letting go of all ego in order to be a complete vessel allowing the character to come through to the audience. This
D use of ego to play her own show as a way to escape the pain of being rejected and rejected as normal. That’s the main thing that the show has done for me. This has been my path down the years where I tried to be in control of my body and the way they perceive me. When I was younger I was always afraid to work with my body. When I was older I would watch porn and always watch my own body. One of the key parts to me having great confidence, knowing what I’m doing and where I’m coming from is knowing how I feel, understanding the reality of everything I can do. I don’t mean my body. I mean you’re going to have to take care of yourself.
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At the same time, the show is filled with positive references. There is a “mysterious alien-ness” theme and that always comes to a person’s mind. This shows great support for the characters and the show helps others, even if it means breaking out of them. The “The Doctor” theme is also very effective as a show for helping people to recognize those who get in the way and help to build the show up. This shows great care for the character of TARDIS through its love story with Duse, where the Doctor finds that many people will go out of their way for them, but when they can do that they can stop the whole plan. This show is full of love, humor & hope.
D:I.A. has given me such a great time to develop the work it is about and I think it all came to a head this week. During the early stages it was all I had and I wanted to show others how I can help build a big and ambitious show. However, on the most recent night I just wanted to share some more ideas for more scenes and an announcement that we are getting closer and closer. I have planned out the last 15 minutes of episode 3 and then I will be ready to start wrapping up on Monday, November 16th.
D use of ego to play her own show as a way to escape the pain of being rejected and rejected as normal. That’s the main thing that the show has done for me. This has been my path down the years where I tried to be in control of my body and the way they perceive me. When I was younger I was always afraid to work with my body. When I was older I would watch porn and always watch my own body. One of the key parts to me having great confidence, knowing what I’m doing and where I’m coming from is knowing how I feel, understanding the reality of everything I can do. I don’t mean my body. I mean you’re going to have to take care of yourself.
D.I.A.:
At the same time, the show is filled with positive references. There is a “mysterious alien-ness” theme and that always comes to a person’s mind. This shows great support for the characters and the show helps others, even if it means breaking out of them. The “The Doctor” theme is also very effective as a show for helping people to recognize those who get in the way and help to build the show up. This shows great care for the character of TARDIS through its love story with Duse, where the Doctor finds that many people will go out of their way for them, but when they can do that they can stop the whole plan. This show is full of love, humor & hope.
D:I.A. has given me such a great time to develop the work it is about and I think it all came to a head this week. During the early stages it was all I had and I wanted to show others how I can help build a big and ambitious show. However, on the most recent night I just wanted to share some more ideas for more scenes and an announcement that we are getting closer and closer. I have planned out the last 15 minutes of episode 3 and then I will be ready to start wrapping up on Monday, November 16th.