BLOG CPR

Step 1.  CALL

 

Check the victim for unresponsiveness. 

 

Readers?   Hello?  Hold on, hang in there, more postings are on the way.  We have gotten carried away with our production of Claire and the Ornithological Shadow. Building the set and folding dozens of paper birds have taken away from our more frequent Blogging practices.  Not to fear, balance is to be found.  I’ve been looking for it for 5 months now and I feel like I am on the cusp of it.  That is not to say that I feel like I am even close to achieving balance in my life, but I do feel like I am learning.  Learning how to deal with a day job, a theatre company and a personal life.  There is no question that it is a lot to juggle and that it is a problem many young (and perhaps older) theatre artists face.  I wish I could provide an answer to a schedule that involves working from 9-5, rehearsing from 7-10, and still getting in personal time.  It is a riddle. 

 

Step 2.  BLOW

 

Tilt the head back and listen for breathing.

 

Alright, perhaps this is more depressing then resuscitating, so I will move on.  Claire and the Ornithological Shadow has kicked into high gear.  With only ten more rehearsals left, the show is finally starting to click in that really magical way that perhaps only theatre artists know about.  We should be putting some pretty exciting production photos on our website soon so that you can get a sneak peek into just how remarkable this production is going to be.  This is me, gently blowing all of you into the theatre to share in this unique theatrical experiment. 

 

Step 3.  PUMP  

 

If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, begin chest compressions.

 

So get up, come out, and allow yourself to be moved by the ability of a young woman and a shadow to change their existence for the better.  This is the first piece that No. 11 Productions has created as an ensemble and we are very proud of this original work.  It is a risky piece of theatre, yet it is also simple and beautiful.  The character that Samantha has created is by far her strongest work with the company and the precision and specificity of Mitchell is unparalleled in any of our previous work.  The shadow puppets designed by Jen Neads are skillfully made and professional.  Obviously I am PUMPING up the show…shamelessly.  I am proud of what we have created and I am certain that when you see it, our slight BLOG hiatus will be forgiven.  If not, at least you will have had an uplifting and not so expensive night of theatre. 

 

It should be known that I am not certified in CPR, but that was my best attempt!        

Written by Ryan Emmons