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[rm]

So the reading last night was amazing and very well received. Aside from being fun to do, I really learned I could do something and brazen something out I didn't know I could do before (I was the only non-voice actor on the stage, and I come to performance with ten years of speech therapy behind me -- that I performed in this, acquitted myself well, had a great time and didn't freak out has opened up some really exciting possibilities for me).

There's even a first review: http://consideringcomics.blogspot.com/2008/11/sandman-live-reading.html
which I think really speaks to how daunting a project this was -- these characters have been people's friends and companions and objects of want for two decades now in a format where we never expect to be exposed to their voices (movie adaptations being another matter). It's a huge risk at every moment, and there's no way all of us hit the right notes for everyone, but that we did it in a way that made people willing to hear us was pretty fantastic (also, I surprise myself: I got a mixed review and actually feel great about having my work discussed. I've changed so much).

It was a shame it was only one night. I want more.

Comments

[imaginarycircus.livejournal.com]

I glad it went well and you came through with flying colors. Also I hope redstapler can breathe easy for a little bit.

[laughingacademy.livejournal.com]

I’m glad the performance went well. I certainly had fun as an audience member (I was sitting about halfway back, and I'm the one who asked Neil if he had any plans to write for the stage). It reminded me of radio drama more than anything, albeit sans music or sound effects — oh, no, wait, there was the gunshot and horrified crowd sounds. If you do get the chance to do something similar in the future, I'd definitely be interested.

Would you mind if I added you to my friends list?

[rm.livejournal.com]

Go right ahead, welcome.

And yes, we're hoping to revisit the format with further development.