From: Mary Horsley <mphorsley-AT-verizon.net> To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:08:57 -0400 Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Seeing shows "just because" Chris, I like your optimism. I also when I go to a performance I first and foremost appreciate the effort of the performers. To get up on stage is scary even for the most comfortable. It is a hurdle for some and a challenge for most. Mary Horsley mphorsley-AT-verizon.net On Apr 26, 2009, at 10:33 PM, Christopher Hudert wrote: > > On Apr 25, 2009, at 4:11 AM, Mathieu René wrote: > >> Have you ever been to a show you were pretty sure you wouldn't enjoy? > Many, and many workshops along the same line. > >> Why? > Mostly for one or more of the following reasons: > 1) because I wanted to challenge my preconceived notions (or wanted > them to challenged) > 2) because I wanted to see a group that had a good reputation, even > though I wasn't thrilled with the content of the show > 3) because every now and then if you try something you THINK you > don't like, you might just find that you are wrong. Green eggs and > ham, > anyone? > 4) because I knew the performer and wanted to support their efforts, > even if it wasn't my cup of tea > 5) because I was accompanying someone who was excited about the > show. > Sharing in a viewing like this can make you see things in a new light. > >> What do you learn or enjoy from those? > There is no single answer to this. It mostly varies by the show (or > workshop) and the reason for going. I have learned that sometimes that > I do know my tastes and/or somethings are just bad (or at least to > me.) > Every viewing is subjective. Some things are almost universally bad, > but many others have something good about them. I try to find > something > to like in everything that I go see. Regrettably, sometimes the > thing I > like most is that it is over and I can leave. Other times if I learn > that a particular style or whatever is not right for me, it is time > well spent too. And sometimes the show or workshop does not turn out > to > be what I expected, so it is not that surprising that I enjoyed it > when > I was pretty sure I wouldn't. > > Christopher > > _______________________________________________ > List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit > Archives: http://www.driftline.org _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit Archives: http://www.driftline.org
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