Recently i performed in a presentation of the emails sent around campus about the public outcry to Arnold Hall's demolition. It was a form of Guerrilla Theatre where the turnaround from idea to performance is minimal. I have to admit that it surpassed my wildest expectations. I saw an outcome that Rich Gary predicted, but I had no faith in, and the mirth that rippled through the crowd every few lines surprised me too. Basically, it opened my eyes to a new way of performing current events for the campus, and showed me that Hartwick students can really get passionate about things.
The piece itself, as an organic thing, was impressive to watch come together (from an insider's point of view). We met twice and got very little direction before we brought it for the public. Basically, this entire show rested on our shoulders. Rich Gary let us know that, and so it was something that had to build up during the showm and off of one another. That sort of pressure was new, and I think we came together with it well. I think it's worth noting that the show was stil new to me when it went up, so I got to enjoy it almost as much as any member of the audience. Being a part of that buzz of "what's going to happen next?" just helped the culmination of the activity even more. I would do this again in a heartbeat.
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