A few weeks ago, I traveled to the Washington, D.C. area and saw "Lebensraum," a show that tags the possibilities of aftermaths of the Holocaust. It was also performed this past year at ThesCon. A plethora of characters are portrayed with only but three actors, yet at the end of the show... I was sobbing. Now, "Lebensraum" and "Kindertransport" address not only two concepts of WWII, but two time periods (pre- and post-Holocaust), both still chilling an audience.
Clearly, as a director you realize that this could move mountains. With such strong subject material... I only see good things coming from your producing this in the fall. We, as a society are moving into a more graphic era in context to our contemporary realm of theatre.
The dramas always make. That's obvious, but I'm curious to see where the Patriot Players would take this... and my suggestion would be to slam your cast with method, method, and more method. If we thought "Bang, Bang, You're Dead" was deep...
The show in Washington had such vivid imagery solely with their set. It was amazing. I can imagine that contributing to the overall method acting and meaning of the show.
Good luck.
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Hi Jason,
This was the first opportunity I had to view your blog! You DO have so much STRENGTH in the POSSIBILITIES for your blog! I applaud your efforts in setting up the blog. I look forward to visiting back here to see what you, your students, and others, accomplish toward your goals through the use of the blog. I know it will all be goodness! BJ
Ok so my desktop was down, and we ALL know what happen to the damn laptop! so i am now officially a P.P. BLOGGER YAHOOO!! haha. But yeah, im really interested in seeing the script and what it has in store for us. im ready for the year to begin, i know im a nerd.
Does Kindertransport have monolgues? Like I told you, we have to a have a new monologue each week and that might be a good oppourtunity to research and get feedback from my directors here. I'll try to find it. I would love love love to do 2 one-acts this fall (for region and for GTC). Talk to you guys soon!
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