poetry readings vs. cabarets
by doreen peri
Posted to Utterances on 2003-11-25 08:49:00
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yeah, Levi, there’s a big difference between a poetry reading and a mix of spoken word with dancers & singers in a cabaret type atmosphere
i totally agree with you that it was unfortunate that the dancers didn’t get to even see or hear the performances of the poets …. it made for a totally different experience than what you called the “give and take” of a poetry reading
we’re trying to figure out how to resolve these type of glitches …. and i think the answer is rehearsal time with everyone present so the group feels more like a group and not so factioned…. so the dancers and singers all get to hear and see every performance
i think rehearsal time like this would create a better unity…
but how do you fit in rehearsals when people are coming from all over the country for the event and don’t arrive until the day before? it’s a difficult thing to work out
all in all, though, i agree that this first Cabaradio was a great event and that the audience truly enjoyed it! I think each and every performance by every participant was absolutely terrific and there was a unique blend of talent and variety.