This is the blog for the Stage Movement Class at Metro State University in Denver. We'll be discussing our readings and viewings for class here.

Feb 25, 2011

Spherical surroundings and junk

I find it pretty interesting how much an environment can change the way a person feels between space as well as balancing lightness and darkness. The examples that i can think of are offices on campus but in regards to light and dark, some offices feel less welcoming without having a window versus the ones that do.

In dealing with space, i really prefer larger spaces when i am performing in particular. For example, (this is kinda weird) I have what i like to call vocal claustrophobia. Many times during vocal coachings, my instructor wants me to sing THROUGH him and oftentimes i find that i pull back a lot because i don't want to feel as though i am "yelling" at somebody by being so close and making a loud noise.

And in dealing with having a personal bubble: i feel that mine was popped long ago for good reason. What if you should be cast in a show and you have to confront or kiss somebody onstage? It is probably for the best that people become more comfortable with being around other humans. I find this issue so funny to watch especially when i am riding the bus. About 99% of the time, a person would rather have their own seat than sit next to a stranger. TERRIFYING!!!! There was an instance where i sat next to a man on the bus and it was near the front because i like getting off the bus quickly. I sat next to the man for about a minute, then he turned to me and told me to please move. "there are plenty of other seats. Please go away." I was appalled and confused and since then i have learned that every person's bubble or invisible wall is probably not the same as mine and i always ask the person if i may sit next to them on the bus from now on.

1 comment:

  1. The bus is an interesting place to notice not only status, but personal spheres, for sure.

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