Well said Alden!<br>Katrine<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">On 5/10/07, <b class="gmail_sendername">Alden Drake</b> <<a href="mailto:alden_drake@sbcglobal.net">alden_drake@sbcglobal.net</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
<a href="mailto:barrett1@cox.net">barrett1@cox.net</a> wrote:<br>> ...tell me what you expect in a performing laurel, what you expect of me.<br>><br>I think this is a pretty good topic in general, though I wouldn't say I
<br>have expectations of performing Laurels, rather what I desire of<br>performing Laurels. I particularly mean performing Laurels, rather than<br>Laurels in general, because I want to focus on those Laurels that are a<br>
part of the performing community. Here's what I look for. Others'<br>desires may vary.<br><br>1a) Be active in the performance community. Stay connected with the<br>community in communication, participation, etc. Don't think your work
<br>is finished now and back off. Like a black belt in martial arts, now<br>the *real* work should begin for you. Don't settle for what you know;<br>continue to learn and grow.<br><br>1b) Be active in the Laurel community. We non-Laurels like to see
<br>Laurels, who are involved in what we are doing, being active with the<br>Laurellate. It says to us, "This Laurel will represent our art (and us)<br>to the other Laurels."<br><br>2) Be a leader. Laurels should inspire, mentor, guide, encourage,
<br>promote, teach, judge, etc. the up and coming performers. Good leaders<br>are those who set good examples.<br><br>3) Help raise the bar. Encourage an improvement in the quality of<br>performances, either directly (by teaching) or indirectly (by inspiring
<br>others with your performances).<br><br>4) Enjoy your art!<br><br>~Alden<br><br>_______________________________________________<br>Bards mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Bards@lists.ansteorra.org">Bards@lists.ansteorra.org
</a><br><a href="http://lists.ansteorra.org/listinfo.cgi/bards-ansteorra.org">http://lists.ansteorra.org/listinfo.cgi/bards-ansteorra.org</a><br></blockquote></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Age and treachery will overcome youth and enthusiasm every time.