[Bards] Thanks from Finnacan

Alden Drake alden_drake at sbcglobal.net
Thu May 10 06:45:09 PDT 2007


barrett1 at cox.net wrote:
> ...tell me what you expect in a performing laurel, what you expect of me.
>   
I think this is a pretty good topic in general, though I wouldn't say I 
have expectations of performing Laurels, rather what I desire of 
performing Laurels.  I particularly mean performing Laurels, rather than 
Laurels in general, because I want to focus on those Laurels that are a 
part of the performing community.  Here's what I look for.  Others' 
desires may vary.

1a) Be active in the performance community.  Stay connected with the 
community in communication, participation, etc.  Don't think your work 
is finished now and back off.  Like a black belt in martial arts, now 
the *real* work should begin for you.  Don't settle for what you know; 
continue to learn and grow.

1b) Be active in the Laurel community.  We non-Laurels like to see 
Laurels, who are involved in what we are doing, being active with the 
Laurellate.  It says to us, "This Laurel will represent our art (and us) 
to the other Laurels."

2) Be a leader.  Laurels should inspire, mentor, guide, encourage, 
promote, teach, judge, etc. the up and coming performers.  Good leaders 
are those who set good examples.

3) Help raise the bar.  Encourage an improvement in the quality of 
performances, either directly (by teaching) or indirectly (by inspiring 
others with your performances).

4) Enjoy your art!

~Alden




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