In response to Widgett’s call to Get Off Your Ass and Write Something This Weekend, I’ve posted this short story. I know this is a departure from the norms for this site, but hey, it’s my site and I’ll do damn well what I want, right?
Writing as a political weapon? An outdated ideal or lofty goal? Personally, I think that good fiction should let people decide for themselves. If the writer is passionate enough about what they are writing, their beliefs will undoubtedly become an irrepressible part of the framework of the story without cramming it down the reader’s (or audience member’s) throat. The truth that is mentioned in the article: whose is it? The writers? The authors? Whose should it be?
I believe that there is nothing higher than the story. All things must serve the story; all characters, all actions, everything. If one writes for any other purpose, the impact of the message will be completely lost.
Don’t forget to look for further comment over in the Green Room!
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This is a kick-ass idea. My buddy Widge over at Needcoffee.com has come up with this idea and I’m going to give full support. Look for my contribution right here…before the deadline, of course!
Just a reminder to the few people who have found my little patch of theatre here in the blogosphere that I have also set up a message board on this site! If you want a chance to really talk about a topic, check out The Green Room! The link has been a bit hidden over on the right hand side of the page for a while, but I’m going to be making it a bit more prominent.
I’ve got a couple of announcements today. First off, I’m happy to announce that we will have Ross Brooks joining our ranks as a contributor to the site. He’s a professional actor, director, and playwright and works primarily in the Nashville area. He’s had plays produced with Nashville Children’s Theatre. Be on the lookout for his headshot to be added to the site soon.
In other news, I’m going to be co-directing a production of Clifford Odetts’ Waiting for Lefty for MTSU’s Studio Theatre. It’s being produced as this semester’s Freshperson’s Showcase which is a production or collection of scenes directed by faculty that focuses on providing new students (whether first year students or incoming transfer students) an opportunity to perform other than the Mainstage productions. Be on the lookout for my journal about my experiences directing this show!
More news as it happens.
I’m pleased to announce our first guest contributor to the site! Jeffrey Nauman will be posting on the site from time to time. Check out his bio!
Even though I’ve got the site up and running, I’m still tweaking some things, mostly cosmetic in nature. Let me know what you think of the changes as they happen.
I should have most of the cosmetic stuff mostly taken care of within a few weeks. I’m working on some images and the color scheme for the site so disregard any large empty spaces and colors for now. Something will be happening soon.
For now, just enjoy the content as best you can!
I’ve gotten the Green Room message board up and running. Take a second to log in and post something!
Welcome to The Mirror Up to Nature! This site is dedicated to the craft of acting. There will be more information coming online and some changes being made to the look of the site over the next couple of weeks (months), but I think you get the idea.
So, sit back, relax, and enjoy my little corning of cyberspace. Be on the look out for guest contributors, reviews of acting books, and a journal of my theatrical experiences and thoughts.