tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495622859323058834.post3445095548775021660..comments2022-12-23T02:21:31.320-05:00Comments on ONCE MORE WITH FEELING: What is Your Role?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399266373570613570noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495622859323058834.post-64199117251268301672009-11-18T08:27:06.948-05:002009-11-18T08:27:06.948-05:00GREAT blog. I've been smack in the middle of m...GREAT blog. I've been smack in the middle of making this determination for the past little while, and I'm gladly getting closer to a resolution. I think only a small percentage of me wants to consistently be the artist-performer. What tipped me off? I relish (and feel good working at) the challenge presented to other positions, in contrast to how constantly defeated I feel in the role of an artist.<br /><br />Now, how to make sure I don't loose my understanding of the artist as I embark on other roles? *L*redmezzonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495622859323058834.post-72105635143978006762009-11-18T08:17:53.252-05:002009-11-18T08:17:53.252-05:00Again, your wisdom is right on. As artists, we hav...Again, your wisdom is right on. As artists, we have a job to do. Our job is to sing, act, paint, dance, create. As singers, we often interpret a work of music that was created by a composers several years ago. Our job is to be authentic, real and use innovation within the parameters of the style.<br /><br />I think it is also our job to protect these sacred works. I am not a performance practice specialist. However, we owe it to these composers that starved to death (Mozart to name only one of the Greats) to interpret this legacy with outmost respect and accuracy.<br /><br />The other players in theatre need to know where their boundaries start and end. If a singer shows up unprepared, yes, please fire her-him.<br /><br />If a singer shows up prepared, sings the shit out of the role give them a break. Stop asking for insane choreography that has nothing to do with the show, stupid costumes that have nothing to do with the character.<br /><br />Respect the art and they shall come.K-Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02443866211485558090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495622859323058834.post-76792516533649145832009-11-18T06:47:52.903-05:002009-11-18T06:47:52.903-05:00Susan, your descriptions remind me of the "E-...Susan, your descriptions remind me of the "E-myth Revisited" ("E" standing for entrepreneur) series of books on why most small businesses fail. In those books they talk about three hats that a business-owner must wear in order to be successful: the Technician, the Manager, and the Entrepreneur. I guess in the arts world, the E-myth breakdown would say the artist is the "technician" part. If one of these jobs isn't filled, or is weak, the business has less of a chance of succeeding. I think it's great to break down the roles like that and examine them and understand the importance of each, like you've done here. It brings clarity. They have E-myth books for doctors, contractors and other professions. I'm waiting for them to come out with one for the arts world.Avocational Singerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322495001387001602noreply@blogger.com