Who Do You Think You Are?

This past week we continued investigating our individual values, management strengths and areas of interest. We had fantastic sessions with an assortment of professionals who took us through the analysis process of evaluating ourselves and understanding the skill sets needed for success in the world of producing theatre.

We will continue more detailed study of these subjects in the coming days. All of this will help us in deciding the type of projects we wish to produce and targeting the theatre companies that may offer us the most beneficial placements in the New Year.

The search for clarity and reflection of this nature is often a luxury when you’re full speed ahead in a working environment. Therefore, I am thrilled it is included in the course curriculum. Taking the time to review and understand myself now will strengthen confidence and benefit the decision making process in the future.

Group projects are starting to take shape. The amount of brainstorming this past week has resulted in a monsoon of creative ideas. Collaborative projects are being assigned at every turn. It is no surprise as to why. Working in theatre demands constant collaboration and teamwork. Even if you are doing a one-man show, there are probably at least a couple of other people involved on some level. It can make one nervous at first, having one’s grade at least partially dependent on other people but how about a million dollar, 100 person plus production opening on Broadway? That puts it in prospective. Just a little.

Coming up this week we meet more industry professionals, finalize themes and theses in some of these group projects and take in some new scripts at the Writers’ Night performances.

I’ll let you know how it goes. Until then, check out what’s happening at your local arts council.

Cheers!

-m