http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/feed/? Latest topics Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:24:19 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/m/logo7.gif http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/feed/? http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/brecht-on-theatre-book-talk-f7/similarities-bert-v-kari-t85.htm briardehaven Similarities J is my favorite. I love the way Brecht describes the changing physical conditions of the character and I love how that is so poignantly appropriate to the Margolis Method. Also, the number after Brecht's idea/quote is the chapter it comes from. I've read a little bit more than the assigned chapters, so there are some pulled from other chapters. FEEL FREE TO ADD MORE!! ______________________________________________________ a) Brecht goes on to discuss the acting ... Brecht on Theatre - BOOK TALK! Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:24:33 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/brecht-on-theatre-book-talk-f7/similarities-bert-v-kari-t85.htm#238 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/brecht-on-theatre-book-talk-f7/similarities-bert-v-kari-t85.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/week-2-workout-on-the-property-t87.htm ianb i rebuilt the fences on the property. this involved alot of heavy lifting and chainsaw adventures. i also aided jalyn in clearing brush and moving deadfall logs. i also did an ab set on saturday. Tracking the Workouts Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:24:19 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/week-2-workout-on-the-property-t87.htm#242 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/week-2-workout-on-the-property-t87.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/sick-ol-me-t81.htm Jalyn I dragged myself out of the house and into a beautiful bright Sunday...It was so warm and lovely...it covered up the mild fever I was sportin'. I walked and at times crawled for 45 minutes, then I thought I better round out the hour by stretching for 15 minutes. My body thanked me even though I couldn't quite tell what was up and what was down Tracking the Workouts Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:13:37 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/sick-ol-me-t81.htm#233 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/sick-ol-me-t81.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/employment-record-f9/jalyn-s-logged-hours-t78.htm Jalyn The Week of Saturday March 7-Saturday March 14th

Saturday March 7
3 Hrs Entering binder information onto GoogleDocs Spreadsheet
Sunday March 8
1 Hr Removing student email addresses from Rings 1,2,3
Monday March 9
2 Hrs Finishing student email address work]]> Employment Record Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:03:44 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/employment-record-f9/jalyn-s-logged-hours-t78.htm#230 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/employment-record-f9/jalyn-s-logged-hours-t78.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/brecht-on-theatre-book-talk-f7/dissimiliarities-kari-v-bert-t86.htm briardehaven Dissimilarities Also, the number after Brecht's idea/quote is the chapter it comes from. I've read a little bit more than the assigned chapters, so there are some pulled from other chapters. FEEL FREE TO ADD MORE!! __________________________________ a) Brecht surely and defiantly wanted to compartmentalize theatre and its participants by denying anything not stemming from his version of pure reason. - 9 a) Kari advocates for the whole, 3-dimensional theatre artist, one who ... Brecht on Theatre - BOOK TALK! Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:26:41 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/brecht-on-theatre-book-talk-f7/dissimiliarities-kari-v-bert-t86.htm#239 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/brecht-on-theatre-book-talk-f7/dissimiliarities-kari-v-bert-t86.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/this-is-the-remix-t84.htm Sarah
Monday: p.m ab session.

Tuesday: Took brisk strole around Barryville for 1+ hours.]]> Tracking the Workouts Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:17:35 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/this-is-the-remix-t84.htm#237 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/this-is-the-remix-t84.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/teaching-feedback-for-ian-bivins-winter-2009-f8/shine-a-light-t83.htm Sarah Brother Baby Cobra! This has been a long time coming, and I apologise formally for my tardiness Having read the feedback from both of the ladies, I find that I agree on most of their points, and was noting similar feedback during the corse of our time having the pleasure of your leadership this winter. - In reguard to the workouts, I agree that the content of them has room for improvement. I would have liked to see more aerobic focus, and more variety in the workouts. I rarely ... Teaching Feedback for Ian Bivins - Winter 2009 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:47:57 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/teaching-feedback-for-ian-bivins-winter-2009-f8/shine-a-light-t83.htm#236 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/teaching-feedback-for-ian-bivins-winter-2009-f8/shine-a-light-t83.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/employment-record-f9/time-card-t82.htm Tania March Total: 8.5hrs Next Work Day: Thurs Mar. 19th *Sun Mar. 8th - 3hrs Entered article info from the gold binder to google docs. *Thurs Mar. 12th - 5.5hrs -Finished entering article info from the gold binder to google docs. -Pulled out Articles from Magazines. -Collected postcards for Studio display. -Organized/Cleaned out 1.5 bins. -Started collection of advertisement and fundraising materials. To do: -March ... Employment Record Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:49:32 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/employment-record-f9/time-card-t82.htm#235 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/employment-record-f9/time-card-t82.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/workin-out-springtime-style-t80.htm briardehaven Hello Friends of the Method! I took advantage of a gorgeous day and strutted my sexy stuff all over Barryville. I walked along River Road and adventured through some beach-front territory. This long walk was topped off with a killer cardio dance-off I had with myself back at the compound, along with Abs on the ball, push-ups on the ball, squats on the ball, and significant stretch time on the ball. The ball and me got real close today. So that's my exercise for the weekend. Tracking the Workouts Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:07:25 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/workin-out-springtime-style-t80.htm#232 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/workin-out-springtime-style-t80.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/my-weekend-t79.htm ianb my workout was not conventional.... but perhaps it was "homesteading." in about 2.5 hours, i: -split a 1/4 cord of wood.... gotta love a job that nails the arms, abs and back simultaneously...not to mention the hand eye coordination of hitting the log every time. - cleared dead brush on my property.... lots of bending and lifting... i am focusing on never bending from the waist, always bending at the knees... like a child....it is amazing how easy it is ... Tracking the Workouts Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:49:29 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/my-weekend-t79.htm#231 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/tracking-the-workouts-f3/my-weekend-t79.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/brecht-on-theatre-book-talk-f7/ch-24-verfremdungseffect-in-chinese-acting-t77.htm ianb first page observation: obviously, 'playing in [a way] that the audience was hindered from simply identifying itself with the characters in the play.' the, "anti-emotional digestif." - the play would somehow leak into the audience's subconscious..... this is an ideal example of What WE Are INterested in about Brecht's work. VERFREMDUNGSEFFECT...... alienation. to paraphrase Kari, " theatre that sticks to the bones after the audience has left the theatre." -or ... Brecht on Theatre - BOOK TALK! Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:00:12 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/brecht-on-theatre-book-talk-f7/ch-24-verfremdungseffect-in-chinese-acting-t77.htm#229 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/brecht-on-theatre-book-talk-f7/ch-24-verfremdungseffect-in-chinese-acting-t77.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/brecht-on-theatre-book-talk-f7/sports-ch-3-t76.htm ianb if i had a dollar for every ounce of sweat i have spent on stage...... I'd be as rich as the steroid addicts that make way too much money doing a game that isn't even that interesting......... it takes a lot of sweat to make an ounce. Brecht makes a strong argument for the revolution of our theatre, in his comparisons to the sporting elite. Kari has been wise to implement these ideas into our training. We are actualizing these good ideas; more than any of my half-dead university ... Brecht on Theatre - BOOK TALK! Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:41:55 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/brecht-on-theatre-book-talk-f7/sports-ch-3-t76.htm#227 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/brecht-on-theatre-book-talk-f7/sports-ch-3-t76.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/teaching-feedback-for-ian-bivins-winter-2009-f8/ian-s-notes-t75.htm ianb hey gang, first off, let me thank everyone for a great winter session. i was given a great responsibility this season; i never felt ready to do it... and that is how i knew that i WAS ready. being on the precipice is a beautiful thing. I want to make some general comments as to what i experienced and how i grew based on my expectations of what my role was to be as substitute Maste. i also want to give some specific feedback to the group as well as to make some propositions for ... Teaching Feedback for Ian Bivins - Winter 2009 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:27:30 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/teaching-feedback-for-ian-bivins-winter-2009-f8/ian-s-notes-t75.htm#225 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/teaching-feedback-for-ian-bivins-winter-2009-f8/ian-s-notes-t75.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/spring-goals-f10/spring-goals-t74.htm Jalyn SIMPLIFY ]]> Spring Goals Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:45:02 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/spring-goals-f10/spring-goals-t74.htm#224 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/spring-goals-f10/spring-goals-t74.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/mid-winter-reflection-f2/mid-winter-reflection-t72.htm Jalyn Winter Goals 2008-2009 *To identify what feeds my creative state and what it depends on to exist and thrive. *To be mindful of how I treat my body, mind, and heart and how to open and engage all three in the studio. *To balance professional concentration with playful freedom in the classroom. *To give my undivided attention and patience to my teachers and classmates. *To commit to performing and being watched. *To surrender to the spontaneity improvisations require. *To ... Mid-Winter Reflection Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:17:24 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/mid-winter-reflection-f2/mid-winter-reflection-t72.htm#220 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/mid-winter-reflection-f2/mid-winter-reflection-t72.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/employment-record-f9/sarah-s-logged-hours-t73.htm Sarah 2hr... can't remember date sorry. Researched CalState Long Beach and added stats. to google docs. 3hr : Monday, March 9th- Researched University of Washington and addes stats to google docs. 2hr: Saturday, March 14th - Compiling List of NYC Studios to research for advertisment 4.5hr: Monday, March 16th - Archival of Company Photographs, compilment of collaging materials. 3.5hr: Tuesday, March 17th - Sketches/Plans for Plaques, Ian Feedback, Student Welcome Packet "Upon Arrival". Total: ... Employment Record Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:36:16 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/employment-record-f9/sarah-s-logged-hours-t73.htm#222 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/employment-record-f9/sarah-s-logged-hours-t73.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/meeting-minutes-f14/minutes-march-3-2009-t71.htm Jalyn Margolis Brown/Long Term Ladies Meeting Minutes Tuesday March 3, 2009 Facilitator: Kari Margolis Members Present: Briar De Haven, Sarah Harwood, Tania Liberata, Jalyn Knobloch I. Employment A. Begin to Log Hours Every Month 1. Briar has created an Employment Record on Jokes Never Die where employees of Margolis Brown are expected to track and post each week what they did and how many hours they worked. 2. Margolis Brown guarantees $200/month which an employee is ... Meeting Minutes Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:31:20 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/meeting-minutes-f14/minutes-march-3-2009-t71.htm#219 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/meeting-minutes-f14/minutes-march-3-2009-t71.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/mid-winter-reflection-f2/in-the-thick-of-it-t70.htm Sarah My goal for the winter session is simple: “To Bloom where I’m Planted and Absorb, Absorb, Absorb!” A parallel, in my pedestrian life and the work I do in the studio, is that often I am clearly able to see the ‘Who’ and the ‘What’ and the ‘Why’ of a Story; the most complicated task, for me, is figuring out the most sophisticated and effective ways to manifest the ‘How.’ To make the ‘How’ second nature is a goal. I have realized that outside the studio I work very light and fast, I work very ... Mid-Winter Reflection Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:03:47 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/mid-winter-reflection-f2/in-the-thick-of-it-t70.htm#218 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/mid-winter-reflection-f2/in-the-thick-of-it-t70.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/spring-goals-f10/spring-goals-2009-t69.htm briardehaven Briar DeHaven – Spring Goals Margolis Method Training Center March 1, 2009 GOOD LOOKING and HARD to KILL 1. Strength I need to be stronger physically, plain and simple. 2. Endurance/Stamina This is two-fold for me: I want to develop my physical and mental endurance. After an hour workout, two to four more hours of class time, I can become very physically fatigued. About the last half hour of class is sometimes torturous on my body. Also, mentally I seem to lose focus when ... Spring Goals Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:08:33 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/spring-goals-f10/spring-goals-2009-t69.htm#217 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/spring-goals-f10/spring-goals-2009-t69.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/mid-winter-reflection-f2/mid-winter-reflection-t68.htm briardehaven Briar DeHaven - Mid-winter reflection March 1, 2009 OH MY GOD is my immediate reaction to reviewing my Winter Goals and asking myself if I’ve met them. I certainly and profoundly failed at remaining professional in the studio, in particular when Ian was teaching. I never acted more crass, immature, and out of control than during the weeks he was teaching. I suppose I held true to the age old notion that when the cats away the mice will play. I did have fun and I learned more than I expected ... Mid-Winter Reflection Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:22:25 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/mid-winter-reflection-f2/mid-winter-reflection-t68.htm#216 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/mid-winter-reflection-f2/mid-winter-reflection-t68.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/teaching-feedback-for-ian-bivins-winter-2009-f8/hip-hip-hooray-t67.htm Jalyn Thank you, Ian, for making this winter session so productive while Kari has been away. You fully committed yourself to being completely attentive and available as a teacher, and I appreciate all the hours of planning and thought that went into this undertaking. You imbue your teaching with a sense of play and positivity, and I believe you serve as a real inspiration. You have a great rapport with all of us, because you care: for the individual, for the Method, and for art-making. You have ... Teaching Feedback for Ian Bivins - Winter 2009 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:10:58 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/teaching-feedback-for-ian-bivins-winter-2009-f8/hip-hip-hooray-t67.htm#215 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/teaching-feedback-for-ian-bivins-winter-2009-f8/hip-hip-hooray-t67.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/teaching-feedback-for-ian-bivins-winter-2009-f8/baby-cobra-strikes-again-t66.htm briardehaven Hey Ian, A couple of small things: 1) I've noticed you lead us through workouts that often tend to be very wrist-heavy, which has proven difficult for me. I don't mind putting pressure on the wrists now and again, but I think a whole workout on the wrists is too much for anybody. 2) I really love the Capoeira-esque stuff you're teaching us. I'd love to get stronger and better at it, but I sometimes think we could take it slower. 3) When we are asked to do personal research on ... Teaching Feedback for Ian Bivins - Winter 2009 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:26:44 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/teaching-feedback-for-ian-bivins-winter-2009-f8/baby-cobra-strikes-again-t66.htm#214 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/teaching-feedback-for-ian-bivins-winter-2009-f8/baby-cobra-strikes-again-t66.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/meeting-minutes-f14/minutes-january-7-2009-t65.htm briardehaven Wednesday January 7, 2009 Facilitator: None Members Present: Briar DeHaven, Sarah Harwood, Jalyn Knobloch, Tania Liberata I. RECAP from 12/16/08: Projects for when Kari is gone a. Archival of newspaper articles. --------Articles are to be extracted from newspapers along with the front page of the paper and/or the theatre section --------Document of inventory is to be created for all newspaper articles and reviews listing the Paper, Date, Author, Title and possibly a Quote that ... Meeting Minutes Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:30:26 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/meeting-minutes-f14/minutes-january-7-2009-t65.htm#213 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/meeting-minutes-f14/minutes-january-7-2009-t65.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/meeting-minutes-f14/minutes-12-16-08-tania-t64.htm briardehaven Margolis Brown/Long Term Ladies Meeting Minutes Tuesday December 16, 2008 Facilitator: Kari Margolis Members Present: Briar DeHaven, Sarah Harwood, Jalyn Knobloch , Tania Liberata I. Mass Mailings a. Everyone is get back in touch with personal contacts and continue to build those relationships. b. Newsletters will be monthly for the first quarter of the year. Focusing on summer session promotions with offers for early registration and also containing the exact dates of the ... Meeting Minutes Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:25:08 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/meeting-minutes-f14/minutes-12-16-08-tania-t64.htm#212 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/meeting-minutes-f14/minutes-12-16-08-tania-t64.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/semi-official-glossary-f6/ian-s-notes-t63.htm ianb Hey, Gang. Here are my notes on the final definition submissions to date. Most of my feedback is grammatically based; occasionally, I have taken issue with the semantics of the definition itself. In the end, I want to express my gratitude for the effort that has gone into this process. It is so great to feel the weight of my colleagues on these pages. I mean in no way to invalidate these efforts, although, at times, my tone may be direct and may sound forceful. It is only because I feel ... (Semi) Official Glossary Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:25:38 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/semi-official-glossary-f6/ian-s-notes-t63.htm#207 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/semi-official-glossary-f6/ian-s-notes-t63.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/semi-official-glossary-f6/reviewed-oked-by-kari-t31.htm Admin Strongpoint The moment in every acting beat where the character's most effort meets the greatest resistance, whether emotional, physical, or intellectual. Brechtian Moment A moment of physical and psychological suspension that allows for the acknowledgement that more than one outcome is possible. Inside World/Outside World The inside world encompasses a character’s internal, psychological and emotional states. The outside world expresses the external, social environment in ... (Semi) Official Glossary Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:16:17 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/semi-official-glossary-f6/reviewed-oked-by-kari-t31.htm#116 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/semi-official-glossary-f6/reviewed-oked-by-kari-t31.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/meeting-minutes-f14/minutes-december-9-2008-t59.htm Admin Here are the Minutes for December 9th. I apologize if I left out anything or if something is unclear. The computer started giving me major grief, so thankfully the document is still available. Please let me know if you have anything to add. Thanks. Margolis Brown/Long Term Ladies Meeting Minutes Tuesday December 9, 2008 Facilitator: Kari Margolis Members Present: Sarah Harwood, Briar DeHaven, Tania Liberata, Jalyn Knobloch Minutes taken by: Jalyn Knobloch I. ... Meeting Minutes Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:18:11 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/meeting-minutes-f14/minutes-december-9-2008-t59.htm#193 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/meeting-minutes-f14/minutes-december-9-2008-t59.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/exercises-to-practice-2008-f12/sarah-briar-make-practice-list-t47.htm Admin ARTICULATIONS: 1) Tailbone down causes waist, chest, neck, & head in perfect lateral curve 2) Candy cane in depth, high medallion arms, with heels -must be dense in the core, but light in the articulation points -heels as motor – arms & core are involuntary -core as motor – arms & heels are involuntary -arms as motor – core & heels are involuntary 3) Perfect depth curve 4) Each element has 3 articulation points -practice up hip, down hip, and center ... Exercises to Practice, 2008 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:19:35 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/exercises-to-practice-2008-f12/sarah-briar-make-practice-list-t47.htm#152 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/exercises-to-practice-2008-f12/sarah-briar-make-practice-list-t47.htm http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/codifying-a-notetaking-methodology-f5/my-experienzzzzz-t16.htm ianb not to bore anyone....but the conversation tonight got me thinking about my experience of writing, refining, re-finding my notes. to put the big picture down in writing.....and to be simple, lest i ramble on, concepts. when i can identify the concept behind a class or improvisation structure- i am learning something deeper than the mastery of an individual scholarly exercise. each exercise and its mastery is valuable- but owning the concept behind it allows us to do everything ... Codifying a Notetaking Methodology Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:52:52 GMT http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/codifying-a-notetaking-methodology-f5/my-experienzzzzz-t16.htm#59 http://jokesneverdie.practiceforum.com/codifying-a-notetaking-methodology-f5/my-experienzzzzz-t16.htm