One of the best things about Friday for me was that we weren't doing a piece that was simply "about" serious play, but that we were absolutely engrossed in deep play. We created worlds that we ourselves got lost in, we improvised, we problem solved (remember the spur the moment changes and plotting of the route? or how about the chapel skyway?), we laughed, cried, sang, danced, and generally were totally alive. This type of full human experiencing doesn't happen enough, and even doesn't happen like this enough on proscenium stages. It was woven into the fabric of daily life, yet also transcended and was apart from that.
I believe that we offered ourselves a chance to create something wonderful and we took it. The event had the perfect balance of planned "setness" and improvised unknowns. We had never run through it, and we didn't need to--knowing that it was all about play and discovery was enough to keep it moving. It was difficult to make a wrong move, because we could play it off and keep going.
I was so pleased with the event, and am totally inspired by this kind of work. Thanks all, for making it happen!!!
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