So at Anodyne Artists Company, we are working on a show titled “Treasured Alliance.” Technically it is the same show we did last year, but it is really more of a platform for us to develop our ideas within the themes of the show. This show focuses on relationships, and the dynamics of what we term “Treasured Alliances”, which are a very special kind of relationship that goes well beyond just the usual hum ho kinds of relationships that normally encompass our day to day lives. For example, there is the relationship between myself and a few select friends that I’ve been able to stick with for a long time through thick and thin. And I mean it when I say, “Through thick and thin.” There’s a lot that we’ve been through and somehow we’re still together despite being very different people.
In the past, this play has focused primarily on couples. However, most of us, in fact all of us, maybe, at Anodyne have never been coupled like that. I have never been a husband to anyone in real life, for instance. So we’re trying to diversify it with different kinds of relationships and also to go deeper into the characterization. We had some very interesting conversations on Friday about people’s internal experiences. For instance, we had a member who took a trip to Israel, through Birthright, the touring company. While I am not going to divulge details, I can say that it was very illuminating for him to share this with us and also illuminating for the potential development of our show. I am hoping to move forward with this and get back into a good groove.
ACtors Rehearse: Acting with disabilities. 