Reflection #1: On Writing

I have eleven pages of notes from the last eight days, resulting from a combination of an incredible directing intensive with Leigh Silverman at the Einhorn School of Performing Arts (@Primary Stages), a trip to the Yale School of Drama, a networking workshop with the singular Michael Roderick and a One-on-One Conversation with Jonathan Moscone and Anne Kauffman. Eleven pages of notes and no time to process. So I'm taking the first of what I hope to be many moments of reflection to write in here.

Reflection #1: On Writing.

My first realization, reflection and resolve from the past eight days is that I need to write more. When I write, I am able to process all of the thoughts in my head and vocalize them that much more clearly when the opportunity arises. Therefore, once a day for the next eight days I am going to write a short post reflecting on some thought or discovery from the past week and a day. For all that I tell people I hate writing and cannot write, I love sorting my thoughts into cohesive ideas and pontificating on a variety of subjects- as you already know if you read this blog. During the directing intensive, Leigh Silverman spoke about the importance of writing skills for a director, citing the need to communicate a vision, a proposal and even a personality through writing. Recognizing that I ramble a lot and that I need to be much more clear and concise both in my directing as well as in my presentation of myself, writing is a tool through which to practice creating those concise ideas. I recall feeling much more focused when I was writing in this blog consistently last spring, and I am hoping to get back into the habit to refocus myself on what it is that I'm doing, why I'm doing it and how I can improve myself professionally and personally.

As always, and perhaps more so than before, this blog is a personal challenge and endeavor, but I invite you to come along for the ride!