I've been working on this academic article on a partnership between a Reform synagogue and a Baptist church for more than some time now. I might be at the point of moving past the academic expectations and unthinking to some degree of truth. It's hard to do; we, or at least I, am so saddled with what should be and fear of judgment. Best to play it safe and sound like we should sound.
I'm taking a voice for performance class now. It's not that big of a deal, really, teaching three classes and taking one. Unless losing hair and gaining weight is a big deal. Viv, the instructor says that reality is "out there;" the truth is "in here" -- the performance hall, the stage, the classroom, the movie set. The class is a hell of a lot of work (200 level) and I'm convinced I would be a very mediocre actor. .
Truth is hard. It lies beneath layers of control and expectation. Another lesson from class: Self consciousness is our enemy. Meaning must be the reward.
