I try to share as much of my work online. I write a semi regular blog, I post audio files, photos etc. But there are difficulties - the problem being, when I'm creating new work I don't want to share. The sharing comes afterward. But, for people to see and know about the work you need to share before it goes out. And I do struggle to do this. Regular visitors to this blog will notice a pattern, that the closer a show gets, the thinner my posts.
Sometimes it's a straightforward problem of not wanting to tell people too much about the story, because if you share too much, why come and watch the show? But it's usually more about mental energy and time.
I've just finished a long and exhausting process of rehearsing in Waiting for Godot. There were so many things I could have shared about that experience. I probably will, eventually. But there was no way I was going to produce anything coherent for you during that process. And now I'm worried I will forget it all before I get the time to write it up.
Part of the problem is my lack of connectivity. I have a laptop. It, in theory, is portable. It so isn't. I also don't have a smart phone - so sharing on the hoof isn't possible. I have to get home, boot up, connect the camera (if I've taken pictures) download, upload and... well, you get the picture.
This I plan to change - next year I've got projects that will need to be shared instantly, so I will put in place materials and systems to make this happen. Whether, mid project, additional technology will help clear my addled brain, I don't know - but that we'll see. But I will try harder.
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