Here is the email I received about tomorrow night's class:
ComedySportz
Class #5- Status 10/6/08
Class starts at 730pm
"Deal" with shifts in status! Obey royalty, or die!
Re-create your work environment and watch the pecking order!
We will do all of the above to explore the use of status in improv. For "homework", observe status situations in your everyday life, and be willing to discuss them in class.--
Improvisationally yours,
Herb Spice
OK, I need your help. Have you noticed any changes in status at work or at home or in your social life that youi would be willing to share? Have you had a change in status yourself?
I would love for you to be a part of tomorrow night's class with your ideas and status observations!
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Oh, yeah, I can cite a couple changes for you to play with (wry s).
I've been working for three-plus years with a client on ghostwriting a five volume series. (Actually, I've worked with him off and on for over eight years on various projects) In essence, I've turned away all other clients and gone to work exclusively for him. Wednesday I got an email from his daughter to halt all work, as her father had a stroke and would probably never return to the project. Call me out of work.
Within 24 hours, I'm talking to Mom about elder care attorneys and future options and am imformed she's moving in with my youngest sister, who currently is unemployed (for three years, since her husband's death), doesn't know if she can keep her house or pay her bills any longer. Mom doesn't indicate when/how this is going to happen, doesn't know if D is moving here or Mom is moving out west. D has never mentioned this possibility, despite some rather pointed questions about where she's at and where she's going. No more information is forthcoming from either.
I'm in the process of re-evaluating and redesigning my life, with a certain amount of non-information, obviously.
So, if you can use this in class and come up with some answers and directions, it would be of great assistance (evil but hopeful grin)
Wow, DR!
I never would have thought of either of those situations as a change in status but they definitely are!
That gives me even more ideas for class!
Off the class subject I want to give my best and all my prayers to you client that had the stroke.
Also hugs re your Mom. It just annoys me that elderly parents make plans that effect our lives without telling us those plans!
Bill
Glad I could contribute (grin). Thanks for the prayers for Bob. Over the years, he's become much more than "just a client."
Doubt you'll see this in time for class, but, actually, it's all pretty positive in a lot of ways. I've been feeling overwhelmed and near burnout and Universe just stepped in and said, "STOP."
Instead of being "driven" by everyone else's expectations and deadlines and such, I can stop and decide where my priorities are and what I want to be when I grow up and where I want to put my energies, at least as far as work is concerned and I've already got one definite and another maybe project of the naure I enjoy. So, I didn't mean tthe msg to sound negative, although when I reread it today, it does. Sometimes, I need a good swift kick in the pants to make changes I'm not willing to make on my own. Been there/done that a time or two before. If I listen and learn and don't panic, I tend to come out ahead (wry s).
Have fun tonight!
Hi Dr
I did see this before class and I am so darn proud that you that you energies are going the right direction now and your are getting potential new clients!
For me I am usually panicing to much to live and learn!
Bill
This isn't exactly new, but I had a major change in status when I retired. Instead of being that interesting woman who had a weekly network credit on a tv show or a feature film to work on, I became just another retired older woman looking for volunteer opportunities and joining groups of mostly women who had lots more time than I'd ever had before.
It sounds like a major change requiring major adjustment, and maybe it was for the first few weeks as I scoured the paper and cast about for things to DO. But it very quickly became apparent that there is plenty out there and you can be as busy as you want to be. So now I'm a smaller fish in a smaller pond, but oddly enough that part hasn't been jarring at all.
Then of course, my status changed to be more and more of a caregiver as my mother declined. But I don't have to tell you anything about that. You know it all.
Hi Pat
I never thought of it those terms but I did have a change in status when I sold my practice.
And you are still a very interesting woman to me, TV credit or no TV Credit.
Caregiving is a daily change in status. As is assisted living!
Bill
Hello Bill, I have been busy of late and have only had time to quickly read your posts(not comment)but have thoroughly enjoyed each one as usual. I know my input would not have helped you much in your excercise and I am late anyhow..I won't go into much detail on all of the times or ways I feel my status has changed, but to stand along with all of you here whose status has changed due to Caregiving responsibilities. I think the work you are doing with the class is great.
I love to come here and read your thoughts/posts and your friends comments. It sure helps me in my life as I feel I can relate to most all.
Hi Dona
I've been worried about you. I've checked you blog a few times and there hasn't been a post for a while I am glad it is because you are busy and not ill!
Your comments and input are always helpful!
Thursday the post is going to be about moving Mom home, I am guessing you will relate to a lot of what I have to say then!
Nice to see you here!
Bill
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