Akito & LarsNorth
Akito Akito
LarsNorth LarsNorth
Akito Akito
I was thinking about how the steady tick of a pocket watch can be like a metronome for the day. Have you ever noticed that kind of rhythm in your rehearsals?
LarsNorth LarsNorth
Yes, I have one on my desk. I set every cue to its tick, keep the entire rehearsal on that steady rhythm. It’s the only thing that makes the day feel ordered.
Akito Akito
I think the steady tick is a good anchor, but remember the rhythm can also be a cage if you let it lock you in too tight. Keep an eye on the whole picture, not just the metronome.
LarsNorth LarsNorth
I hear you, but I keep the watch at hand to check every cue. It’s the frame, not the cage. I’m always watching the whole scene, not just the tick.
Akito Akito
It’s good to have a frame, but remember a frame can become a cage if you let it. Keep the watch handy, but let the scene breathe around it.
LarsNorth LarsNorth
I get it. The watch stays in the corner, the scene still follows its lines. I breathe only when the cue is set. The watch doesn’t control me, I just check it.
Akito Akito
That’s the balance I’m looking for, the watch as a quiet reminder that the lines stay in place while you breathe in sync with the cue.