[Bards] Thanks from Finnacan
Irena Picard-Fridenberg
rubberduckiemom at gmail.com
Thu May 10 07:25:31 PDT 2007
Well said Alden!
Katrine
On 5/10/07, Alden Drake <alden_drake at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> 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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