The Challenges and Rewards of Developing New Work
by Guest Blogger: Sarah Goone, Artistic Intern
Puppet Showplace Artistic Intern Sarah Goone shares her experience assisting local artist Faye Dupras with the creation of "The Great Red Ball Rescue." The show is part of the 2014, "New Year, New Shows" series of world premiere performances by local artists. VIEW CALENDAR
I started working with Faye Dupras on "The Great Red Ball Rescue" a few weeks ago at her studio in
her home, which was such a wonderful experience. She let me design and
build some important props for her show based off of my own artistic ideas, and
really encouraged me to do what I felt was right for the show.
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| Props created by Sarah Goone for "The Great Red Ball Rescue" |
It was another
situation in which I would be allowed to have
the opportunity to play such a big role and hold so much responsibility for the
set of a show. I think that it challenged me as an intern, a student, and an
artist in taking the risks to trust my own instincts and skills to create
something for another artist’s piece.
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| Set piece painted by Sarah Goone for "The Great Red Ball Rescue" |
Once we moved the show to the Puppet Showplace Theatre for tech week, I
helped Faye with her pre-set and am now running the light board for the rest of the
shows while I am here. It’s really interesting for me to work the
lights because I have only ever been involved in theater as an actor or in
stage/costume crews, never in the sound or light area. It’s also great because
I get to see the show so many times, and as a new piece of work, I can witness
the changes that keep happening.
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| Sarah Goone and her "The Great Red Ball Rescue" display. |
