Sometimes, as an actor, you feel like you're just there to fill out a costume and move to wherever the director tells you to move...basically just a warm body.
This is the case with Romeo & Juliet so far. There's a video of the last time they mounted this production of R & J and it seems to be getting the most face time. "Where did he stand the last time we did this?" seems to be a common saying around here. I understand that doing this same production is financially motivated, but it really feels like a kick to the pants as an "artist." I think Peter Brooke would call this Deadly Theatre. It's a good paycheck and it's a good move in terms of working my way up in the theatre world, but I'm bored. I suppose it's on me to insert myself and be more aggressive with my insights, so I'll work on that. But it's more fulfilling to be a part of a collaborative effort.
This might be a good observation of where I want my life in the theatre to go.
But I'm about to see The Lulu Plays, by Matthew Earnst. I feel European right now, which is pretty much my favorite feeling I can have. Reminds me of seeing The Day Before the Last Day at Schaubuene, which is the theater Matty suggested I go check out in Berlin, where, ironically enough, he is right now.
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