In a blog post, address each of the following prompts:
- What are the most important/significant ideas or elements outlined by Roberta and why?
The idea that You need to explore sources outside the theater to find inspiration within the theater.
The acceptance of youth not as uncultured and patronized by the theater, but as expressive individuals who are fully capable of engaging in theater.
The recognition that every work should come with contemplation and decision to either step back or step forward.
Taking the moment to contemplate and care for ourselves instead of immediately demanding from the body and pushing ourselves.
- What are the implications or resonances of Uno's precepts in your own practice?
I think in the preparation of an actor, all above principles and everything else that she mentioned is necessary to the mindset of the work practice. In essence, everything she mentions is about acceptance, experimentation, and reflection, and because theater basically is the art of reflecting humanity, all these principles must be considered as a part of the process.
- What could be a metaphor or analogy for the kind of theater that Roberta Uno describes in this text?
Like a gourmet salad bar in a general public area; arranged with the best ingredients, has practically everything, not exclusive to any flavor or preference, open to anyone, a little bit out of place but NEVER unwelcome.
- What questions came up as you were reading this piece?
This sounds awesome, can I join? When did Roberta start with this project? As a company with not-that-much money, how does it stay afloat? How often does Roberta take on other roles in a production besides directing?
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