In The Pocket...
I understand the need to be hyper aware of what is taking place around me on or off stage but something weird has been happening to my focus lately. At rehearsals each night Kristen (our awesome stage
manager) reminds the cast how important it is for us all to stay focused when we are in this process. Dominic talks to us all the time about staying in the pocket. I've been hearing him say this to us from the beginning of
rehearsals and now I really understand what that's all about.
When I enter into the dressing room and begin to put on my make-up and costume I should slowly be transforming
myself into my character. Once places are called and we are ready to begin the show my character should never break. No matter what is going on, I should handle it all, not just professionally but the way that my character would
handle it. My relationships on stage will become more sincere, because our cast can have fun with each other and also anticipate or at least be prepared for every situation that might occur in the show. I am blessed to have
amazing mentors to work with this year. My voice teacher (Hi Noelle!) gave me awesome advice on how to handle the pressure, fun, and responsibility of this experience. Dominic will put every piece of my blocking in my real life
and help me to understand the reason behind every creative decision we make. I bug Sanford about each song to make sure that I am communicating the meaning that we want to represent. T. Mychael encouraged me to not only
rest in the fullness of my voice but think about each lyric as if it were written on the walls of the theater. Uri can make a suggestion about the way I move around in one scene that makes so much sense I could imagine why I
didn't realize it right away. I am determined to not only focus for the remainder of this show but give that 110% everytime I set foot on that stage.
There's a feeling here inside...
Ivory