Why “a big eyed fish”? I believe in iterative processes, and find myself continually applying one set of learnings to the next set of circumstances. This can leave me feeling like a goldfish exploring new parts of their bowl, eyes wide. And so I navigate the waters of the world propelled by curiosity, wonder, and a love of learning. I hope to always be discovering, reflecting, changing, and growing.
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Space Effects the Audience’s Experience (someone else agrees with me — YAY!)
Have to admit I was a little skeptical when I started reading this TCG blog post “Front of House: Take Care of Your Audience No Matter the Space.” The second paragraph starts Our audience is the most important part of our work. They are our focus: the final and most vital piece to any theatrical… Read more
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A Big Eyed Fish: Perception of Ensemble Theaters & the Role of Audience
Part of a series I am am collaborating on with the assistance of Melanie Harker and Kate Ahern Loveric under the stewardship of Howl Round / Center for the Theater Commons. This is post “2.3”—What is our perception of ensemble-theaters and the role of audience? Read more
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A Big Eyed Fish: Defining Key Terms
Part of a series I am collaborating on with the assistance of Melanie Harker and Kate Ahern Loveric under the stewardship of Howl Round / Center for the Theater Commons. This is post “2.2”—How do we define four key terms—theater, ensemble, audience, and engagement? (Note: a full turn around the circle would me 100% of responses contained this element or category.) Read more
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A Big Eyed Fish: Ensemble Theaters & Audience Definitions Poll Participants
Part of a series I am collaborating on with the assistance of Melanie Harker and Kate Ahern Loveric under the stewardship of Howl Round / Center for the Theater Commons. This is the second post in a regular column exploring the junctions of ensemble theater and audience, my two paths, or rather passions, in life. I’m journeying to the convergence points of… Read more
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Environments That Promote Innovation
The initial three source texts for dog & pony dc’s next show, Toast, include Steven Johnson‘s Where Good Ideas Come From. Recommended to me by friend and, now, Toast ensemble member David LaCroix, I pass the recommend on as a wellspring of inspiration about how ideas are birthed, cultivated, promoted, and transformed into life-altering inventions and movements. Today I was… Read more
Rachel Grossman - A Big Eyed Fish 