Category: LDTI 2018
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A Whirlwind Two Weeks
by Naomi Joseph Wow…what a whirlwind two weeks. It has been a privilege to dedicate two weeks to my creative practice. When I initially considered applying, I was hesitant. There were personal risks involved (I work freelance, so had to do some rearranging and low key panicking). I had to…
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Let Them Dream In
by Naomi Joseph Words can’t express how I feel after Stella Duffy’s Masterclass. It would be an injustice to describe the woman herself, her character, her teaching style. To me her energy is lightning and sunshine in a bottle, that when you shake it becomes a kaleidoscope of colourful wise…
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Stillness is a Movement Choice
by Naomi Joseph This week is the final week of our intensive and we have been gifted two Masterclasses. The first was physical theatre with Kat Joyce from Tangled Feet. It felt funny to me because I interned with Tangled Feet back in 2013. I had worked with the company…
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My Favourite Subject
by Naomi Joseph When I was at school I loved drama. I used to get this bubbling restless feeling in anticipation of the lesson. Whenever we were set a task I was up and running, bursting with ideas. I could just feel myself come alive. I confess it’s been a…
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Define and Articulate Your Creative Work, On Your Terms
by Naomi Joseph I had been looking forward to Laura Lundy’s coaching session all week. Here is what I learned: IMAGE: Laura Lundy coaches Davinia Hamilton (left) in an audition role-play exercise.
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Puppetry with Oliver Smart
by Naomi Joseph Our Puppetry Masterclass with Oliver Smart was brilliant. Oli is brilliant. I am enchanted by his skill and humbled by his genuine devotion to his craft. He is funny and articulate, and he uses words like ‘bubbling’ to describe the feeling when you puppeteer mindfully. Puppeteering is…
Pinecone Performance Lab 