Day 90

Reviews.

Do you read reviews?
Do you care what critics say about your work?
About you?

If you are one who says they never read reviews...you are lying!
Theatre is an ego-centric profession. Its a given.
Yes, its supposedly about the art and the storytelling.
But its also, you, onstage, in front of a crowded theatre (hopefully).

And approval is definitely a plus.

If you are one of those who admits to reading those reviews, do you alter your performance?
Or do you stand firm in your take on the role?

Tough questions today.

In my own personal opinion, which is essentially what a review is anyways (not mine but the critics): stick true to the character you have created and the performance you are giving; unless there is a great revelation on some aspect that never came to the creative team's mind during the course of the show.
Or to correct a blatent error that went under radar (ex: the pronunciation of Cairo)

And for those reviewers who find it necessary to comment on the age of the performers (I feel a Verbelun moment coming on):
Don't you think we know we are too old sometimes.
Don't you think our bodies ache and tell us we aren't 14 years old any longer?
Don't you think we are smart enough to know but wise enough to accept the role because we relish the opportunity to create something onstage we might be quite good in doing?

Bring it on!