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Preview of Poke Debrief
I’m currently developing the project page for Poke, to include comments on the process, the critical and public reception of the piece, images and other media. Hang tight, though. For now check out what I’ve got and read some of
Preview of Poke Debrief
I’m currently developing the project page for Poke, to include comments on the process, the critical and public reception of the piece, images and other media. Hang tight, though. For now check out what I’ve got and read some of
Reviews
Well, Poke has been a total success. It’s saying what needs to be said in a theatrical style unlike any other, in part because the show experiments with the boundaries of form. It has come under heavy fire from the
Wah wah wah wabbid
If I posted every article that made me pessimistic about the beginning, middle and end of human existence I’d be a newspaper. But this one just felt like it needed special attention. The 60-year-old former serviceman, who has not been publicly identified,
Wah wah wah wabbid
If I posted every article that made me pessimistic about the beginning, middle and end of human existence I’d be a newspaper. But this one just felt like it needed special attention. The 60-year-old former serviceman, who has not been publicly identified,
Poke Rehearsal Diary: Week 1
“Poke” Rehearsal Diary: Week 1 I think I’ve made my collaborators understand what it’s like being me in process – pained. It’s like drudging through mud, really, striving for the edge of the quicksand you’re in. I kept promising them
Poke Rehearsal Diary: Week 1
“Poke” Rehearsal Diary: Week 1 I think I’ve made my collaborators understand what it’s like being me in process – pained. It’s like drudging through mud, really, striving for the edge of the quicksand you’re in. I kept promising them
Double Bill
“Poke” will be presented as part of a double bill at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh from May 1st through the 3rd. This year’s other Platform 18 winner, Peter McMaster, will present his all-male “Wuthering Heights” before my show in
Double Bill
“Poke” will be presented as part of a double bill at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh from May 1st through the 3rd. This year’s other Platform 18 winner, Peter McMaster, will present his all-male “Wuthering Heights” before my show in
Twilight: A postmortim
I am not one to apologize for my fascination with and use of popular culture in my work. I think it is important to not only know about to use popular culture references because popular t.v., films, and music speak
Twilight: A postmortim
I am not one to apologize for my fascination with and use of popular culture in my work. I think it is important to not only know about to use popular culture references because popular t.v., films, and music speak
Re: There’s always someone better
But of course, who the fuck cares? Maybe I’ll be “the best” post apocalypse…yeah.
Re: There’s always someone better
But of course, who the fuck cares? Maybe I’ll be “the best” post apocalypse…yeah.
There’s always someone better
I’m pretty sure that I was never meant to be successful in the theatre – that is, not to reach the top. So I’ll just satisfy myself with being proud for the time being. But this image is a good
There’s always someone better
I’m pretty sure that I was never meant to be successful in the theatre – that is, not to reach the top. So I’ll just satisfy myself with being proud for the time being. But this image is a good
Next!
When I finished drama school I was fairly sure I didn’t want to be an actor. I’d spent 3 years trying to get tutors and fellow students to tell me I was good enough to be one and because they
Next!
When I finished drama school I was fairly sure I didn’t want to be an actor. I’d spent 3 years trying to get tutors and fellow students to tell me I was good enough to be one and because they
The Battle of My Life
Well, it’s finally happened. I’ve put it off and I’ve put it off, but when I least expected it it happened. Money has won over art. For more than four years I’ve been making theatre in this country and I
The Battle of My Life
Well, it’s finally happened. I’ve put it off and I’ve put it off, but when I least expected it it happened. Money has won over art. For more than four years I’ve been making theatre in this country and I
The review that never was…but WAS
Don’t know how I missed this but here is The Skinny’s review of “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta,” from the paper’s Lorna Irvine following the Oran Mor run in October 2012. Now, I’m the first to say “reviews should
The review that never was…but WAS
Don’t know how I missed this but here is The Skinny’s review of “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta,” from the paper’s Lorna Irvine following the Oran Mor run in October 2012. Now, I’m the first to say “reviews should
Early Inspiration
One of the first things we did in drama school when “devising” (in a classroom, which is dumb) was image hunt. What I didn’t realize then was this was a chance to steal ideas. Well, now I get it. Some
Early Inspiration
One of the first things we did in drama school when “devising” (in a classroom, which is dumb) was image hunt. What I didn’t realize then was this was a chance to steal ideas. Well, now I get it. Some
I could make a show out of that.
Apropos of nothing… Shopping always makes me think “how could I use that in a show.” Especially lately as I’m considering the benefits of found objects versus hand made puppets. But when I imagine what various things would look like
I could make a show out of that.
Apropos of nothing… Shopping always makes me think “how could I use that in a show.” Especially lately as I’m considering the benefits of found objects versus hand made puppets. But when I imagine what various things would look like
Casting Notice for “Poke”
Audition Dates: February 11th and 12th, 2013 Audition Location: The Arches, Glasgow Audition Contact: Amanda Monfrooe amandamonfrooe(at)yahoo(dot)com Production Title: Poke Production Company: The Arches/Traverse Theatre Paid Work Writer/director Amanda Monfrooe (“The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta,” “How Keanu Reeves Saved
Casting Notice for “Poke”
Audition Dates: February 11th and 12th, 2013 Audition Location: The Arches, Glasgow Audition Contact: Amanda Monfrooe amandamonfrooe(at)yahoo(dot)com Production Title: Poke Production Company: The Arches/Traverse Theatre Paid Work Writer/director Amanda Monfrooe (“The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta,” “How Keanu Reeves Saved
Frog Prince R&D Day Four/Five: Let’s review.
For the last two days we spent time reviewing some of the of documentation created over the last week and distilled the questions we’ve been pursuing. We also used this review to organize those questions most pertinent to the show
Frog Prince R&D Day Four/Five: Let’s review.
For the last two days we spent time reviewing some of the of documentation created over the last week and distilled the questions we’ve been pursuing. We also used this review to organize those questions most pertinent to the show
Frog Prince R&D Day Three: “What’s my motivation?”
Day three of the Frog Prince research and development process saw a diverse group including puppeteers, musicians, designers, and dramaturges explore the ways various objects could represent the same character and how this informs the spectator’s understanding of perspective, or,
Frog Prince R&D Day Three: “What’s my motivation?”
Day three of the Frog Prince research and development process saw a diverse group including puppeteers, musicians, designers, and dramaturges explore the ways various objects could represent the same character and how this informs the spectator’s understanding of perspective, or,
Frog Prince R&D Day Two: Me me me!
Day two of the Frog Prince R&D at the Norwich Theatre saw us hit the ground running in terms of the research Rene wanted to delve into this week. In particular we paid special attention to the focus of the
Frog Prince R&D Day Two: Me me me!
Day two of the Frog Prince R&D at the Norwich Theatre saw us hit the ground running in terms of the research Rene wanted to delve into this week. In particular we paid special attention to the focus of the
Frog Prince R&D Day One: Sugar and Spice
Day one of the R&D at Norwich Puppet Theatre produced a great deal of food for thought, primarily from improvisations around the character of “pricess” and “frog.” Maybe not the princess and frog of Rene Baker’s project – this week is
Frog Prince R&D Day One: Sugar and Spice
Day one of the R&D at Norwich Puppet Theatre produced a great deal of food for thought, primarily from improvisations around the character of “pricess” and “frog.” Maybe not the princess and frog of Rene Baker’s project – this week is
SAY IT!
I had news this weekend that I’ve been invited to take part in a festival in London (I won’t provide the details because it’s not been announced, and even though no one really reads this blog I don’t want to
SAY IT!
I had news this weekend that I’ve been invited to take part in a festival in London (I won’t provide the details because it’s not been announced, and even though no one really reads this blog I don’t want to
Frog Prince R&D
This week I’ll be working at the Norwich Puppet Theatre on a research and development project led by Rene Baker, a British artist whose returned to the country after several years working abroad. Bringing together an eclectic mix of puppeteers,
Frog Prince R&D
This week I’ll be working at the Norwich Puppet Theatre on a research and development project led by Rene Baker, a British artist whose returned to the country after several years working abroad. Bringing together an eclectic mix of puppeteers,
Poke
This year I have been awarded the Platform 18 New Directions award, a joint commission between the Arches (Glasgow) and the Traverse Theatre (Edinburgh) for a new piece of performance. My project, a two-hander called “Poke,” promises to be a
Poke
This year I have been awarded the Platform 18 New Directions award, a joint commission between the Arches (Glasgow) and the Traverse Theatre (Edinburgh) for a new piece of performance. My project, a two-hander called “Poke,” promises to be a
Romance is dead. Long live Romance.
I have been looking for PR inspiration on the internet, that bottomless pit of stimulus. Absurd search terms yield inexplicable images – inexplicable that they were ever created much less posted on the internet for any asshole to uncover on
Romance is dead. Long live Romance.
I have been looking for PR inspiration on the internet, that bottomless pit of stimulus. Absurd search terms yield inexplicable images – inexplicable that they were ever created much less posted on the internet for any asshole to uncover on
Big Girls
Last night I had the pleasure of listening to Michal Cohen of Walters and Cohen Architects, discuss her firm’s work at Norwich University College of the Arts. Cohen, who shared this year’s AJ Woman Architect of the Year award with
Casting the Unexpected
I am going to preface this entry by saying that I don’t have any professional experience casting – not as a casting agent nor as a director. The nearest I have come to a legit casting office was my third-year
Casting the Unexpected
I am going to preface this entry by saying that I don’t have any professional experience casting – not as a casting agent nor as a director. The nearest I have come to a legit casting office was my third-year
The Virtue of Accidental Children
I finished my run of “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta” yesterday. It was the finest run of the show I had ever done, and perhaps the finest run of any show I have ever done. And for no other
The Virtue of Accidental Children
I finished my run of “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta” yesterday. It was the finest run of the show I had ever done, and perhaps the finest run of any show I have ever done. And for no other
52 Card Pick Up
Rehearsals are underway for “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta” at Oran Mor. After the hairy production of this play in May for NTS’s REVEAL season (where I had two and a half days to put the show on its
52 Card Pick Up
Rehearsals are underway for “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta” at Oran Mor. After the hairy production of this play in May for NTS’s REVEAL season (where I had two and a half days to put the show on its
The uncomfortable proximity of a parallel universe
It’s Independence Day, which is an interesting thing to celebrate in a country looking for/campaigning for/hoping for its own Independence. It doesn’t quite mean the same thing it did in the 18th century when the founding fathers (and their hired
The uncomfortable proximity of a parallel universe
It’s Independence Day, which is an interesting thing to celebrate in a country looking for/campaigning for/hoping for its own Independence. It doesn’t quite mean the same thing it did in the 18th century when the founding fathers (and their hired
