Lizzie B's Blog

I feel like all my thoughts are mush but putting them out here may make them make a little more sense.  My main idea for my inquiry topic is based around 'keeping performances fresh on tour' (with the context of 'children's theatre' being more specifically linked to my practice). As I have been on a long children's theatre tour, I have personal experiences that I can bring to this area. Equally, this research will enhance my practice as I will be on tour for the next year in the same show, so understanding tools that other performers have used in similar situations and reading literature around the topic will add to my own tour toolbox.  Key areas of research: - Cast relationships - 'Surviving' on stage - Creative restraints of commercial theatre  - Problem solving/flexibility  - Finding energy (ego, adrenaline, perfectionism..?) - Sustaining vocal and physical heath Possible Questions: - The importance of healthy cast/crew relationships for onstage pe...

Discussion Group with Helen Kindred (12/10/2021) In the spirit of 'getting back in the groove', here is my summary of what we discussed today on the Zoom call... We were looking at the 'role of literature' (' literature ' meaning resources that already exist such as books, TED talks, recordings of performances etc.) What does literature have to offer??? - Different perspectives (if they disagree with you: why? what brought them to that conclusion?) - Validates your experience (key to mention that we should not be looking to 'back up' our thoughts but to expand and contextualise them) If you're struggling to find much on a subject, don't be afraid to: - Look into authors in different fields to you who are still looking at the same ideas - Look at an author's full body of work as they may have other literature that can help/this will help you understand what has influenced them - Look at an author's reference list  - Address clear gaps in ...

I have really neglected my studies the past week.  I started back in rehearsals and am finally experiencing the course as it's meant to be experienced - along side work, rather than as an activity during lockdown.  And, honestly, it's been really hard to balance. I'm having so much fun but the days are long and, when I get home, I just want to sleep, not study! To get back on track, I joined the Discussion Group today with Helen (summary post pending). It really pulled me back to what I'm meant to be doing and made me realise I need to change my study tactics. I thought I'd be able to do work during my breaks but I just can't focus on so much at once. My plan is to research possible literature in the evenings and read it during my morning commute. Hopefully then I'll be using my time more effectively.  The past year has made me forget what it's like to be properly busy. I genuinely don't know how I ever did it at school. I just need to remind myself ...