tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post130659925346744748..comments2024-01-24T11:41:28.022+00:00Comments on A Cuban In London: Thoughts in ProgressA Cuban In Londonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-18500123850826110292016-10-08T01:13:49.788+01:002016-10-08T01:13:49.788+01:00Those are lovely seconds before the performance be...Those are lovely seconds before the performance begins--the excitement can be felt by audience too. Thanks. k. Outlawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698845661756444061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-5099036898161307302016-10-04T08:04:05.425+01:002016-10-04T08:04:05.425+01:00Interesting post about an interesting interval of ...Interesting post about an interesting interval of time Crafty Green Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-46085231123441373632016-10-03T13:22:51.983+01:002016-10-03T13:22:51.983+01:00It is so wonderful to dance! I think some of that...It is so wonderful to dance! I think some of that wonder may leave when performing a great deal, as there is always a standard to live up to--and it's pretty stiff--but there is such a joy in that kind of movement. It is a facility you must enjoy your whole life. Thanks for the dialogue! k. Outlawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698845661756444061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-40213088516111373552016-10-03T03:20:28.353+01:002016-10-03T03:20:28.353+01:00Excellent observations. As a kid, my favorite mome...Excellent observations. As a kid, my favorite moment when going to the movies was those few seconds when the lights dimmed and the curtain had yet to open. There was such a feeling of anticipation, as if anything could happen. Of course, it was always the coming attractions and a rather pedestrian movie, but those Twilight Zone moments were priceless.Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-60180292623984832782016-10-02T20:58:03.284+01:002016-10-02T20:58:03.284+01:00An interesting post. Thanks for sharing! What an o...An interesting post. Thanks for sharing! What an opportunity to be in the show. Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-18417780494450942302016-10-02T20:37:08.475+01:002016-10-02T20:37:08.475+01:00I love when the silence comes, everyone doing as t...I love when the silence comes, everyone doing as they are told, waiting. For the first, maybe 5 seconds, I am aware of them, feeling connected to the ones who know why they are there and disdainful of the rest, maybe I'm a snob or maybe I want to protect the performers. Then I think of my responsibilities - Kleenex, gum - no coughing or sneezing. And then I leave reality, it's as if my being moves right in front of the stage, no matter what I am sitting. I know they are just doing this for me, that they are conscious of that, that I am the only one in the audience that they have practiced for and of course the sheer joy of the moving.<br />My most memorable moment at a ballet was when the curtain (red) slowly went up to mid stage, complete darkness behind and a soft sound began, like a muffled drum beat. The tips of shoes appeared, suspended in a precise horizontal line and then you could see it was the sound of pointe shoes quickly rubbing back and forth against each other, no music, just sound of maybe 15 pairs of satin rubbing rythmically. It was surreal and I will never forget that sound and the suspencion I felt.<br /><br />Thank you so much for this lovely post and bringing back one of my favorite memories.livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-55838004280391004912016-10-02T17:59:55.112+01:002016-10-02T17:59:55.112+01:00La imaginación hay que dejarla volar y ver momento...La imaginación hay que dejarla volar y ver momentos sublimes con los espectáculos.<br />Un buen domingo.<br />Mari-Pi-Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661886117860375651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-55931291562730041732016-10-02T15:39:26.551+01:002016-10-02T15:39:26.551+01:00interesting thoughts :)interesting thoughts :)NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-30458249293391173662016-10-02T10:47:03.498+01:002016-10-02T10:47:03.498+01:00What a in interesting take on 'transitions'...What a in interesting take on 'transitions' - a term we used as child therapists to talk about children who struggled when faced with such things as journeys to school (from being a child at home to being a pupil), or going to bed. (When my husband died it was the getting myself to bed bit that I struggled with - that process of leaving the day behind and being a person going to sleep. But I've never thought of those theatrical seconds and what they mean for audience and performer.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-61927890213474285852016-10-02T09:57:26.509+01:002016-10-02T09:57:26.509+01:00I didn't realise I had a part to play when I w...I didn't realise I had a part to play when I watched performers performing. I tried being a performer once and failed - miserably. I might take this topic to my next WI meeting.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-923698772192855522016-10-02T09:24:00.075+01:002016-10-02T09:24:00.075+01:00Hi ACIL - that must have been a wonderful performa...Hi ACIL - that must have been a wonderful performance to see and be a part of. That silence before the curtain goes up - the anticipation of the audience, but more importantly each actor, dancer, performer ... you've given us food for thought with your descriptions ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-200559756614093242016-10-02T06:08:58.460+01:002016-10-02T06:08:58.460+01:00An interesting post. I wonder if you've ever s...An interesting post. I wonder if you've ever seen a dance company called Axis which features both able-bodied dancers and those who use wheelchairs? Look up wheelchair dancing if not and you will see other examples of what you discuss here, both challenging and beautiful. I hope you enjoyed the performance.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-55916159367372061652016-10-02T02:55:10.719+01:002016-10-02T02:55:10.719+01:00The relationship between the performers and the au...The relationship between the performers and the audience has been a topic of discussion and experimentation at least since the origin of deus ex machina.<br /><br /> It could be both the mental and the physical distance are too great for me, but I recall no butterflies, no expectations -- nothing much else other than concentration and focus when being a "player" awaiting any manner of "performance" in a public setting. As for being a member of an audience, I do not think I have expectations, only anticipation at times. <br /><br />It is interesting to think about, though, and could be a fun topic to talk about over a few drinks.Fram Actualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540773153894050197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-6479415444963391052016-10-02T00:11:37.313+01:002016-10-02T00:11:37.313+01:00That is a neat way to look at it, as they do have ...That is a neat way to look at it, as they do have a job to do too, maybe not as much as those on stage. A reality all its own as the two mix though.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-46424057647411166872016-10-01T22:43:34.418+01:002016-10-01T22:43:34.418+01:00Intriguing.
And I love the idea that the spectator...Intriguing.<br />And I love the idea that the spectator has a job to do as well. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-81872356897107316042016-10-01T21:57:19.134+01:002016-10-01T21:57:19.134+01:00I've always admired those who could work throu...I've always admired those who could work through the butterflies to step onto a stage to perform. stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.com