The Year of Licorice Cathedral
By Licorice Cathedral
With Camila, Jeff, and Bela
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The Year of Licorice CathedralDec 17, 2022
A Great Last Hurrah
Hear us finally understand everything and each other in this snapshot of our most epic Rainbow Farts Run + our usual types of tangents on our last gathering, 11/15/22.
Set of the night: Plastic Surgery Center
Licorice Cathedral's First Capsule Complete: 11/9/21 - 11/15/22
S4: The (Last of) Dalloway - "Plastic Surgery Center"
The pressure is on. 11/15/22
This was our last run through Dalloway before we rested our stretch of trio exploration known as Licorice Cathedral. It was nearly a year to the day we officially, proudly, called ourselves such. We have moved on to other projects for the time being, but hope to reconvene with new inspiration again sometime.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Moving Furniture"
A couch can bring any F.R.I.E.N.D.S. together. 11/8/22
Target (update):
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Ice Cream Parlor"
Indulging in the many flavors of life, but what if its all vanilla? 11/1/22
Target (update)
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Funeral/Bar"
We all grieve differently. 9/13/22
Targets: finding ways to echo voices in the head during monologues, while adding flashbacks for context.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: Mini-Dalloway Monologue Explore - "University Campus Bathroom"
Who is the bad influence here? The trio briefly sets up mini-scenes, focusing on exploring memories within monologues in the "Flashback" variation. 8/30/22
Listen here for Jeff's targets more in depth.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: Mini Dalloway Monologue Explore - "Hotel Lobby"
A hovering mother observes her son's date; the trio briefly sets up mini-scenes, focusing on exploring memories within monologues. 8/30/22
Listen here for Jeff's targets.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: Director notes for Mini-Dalloways
Jeff directs targets for variation "Flashback scenes" (memories within monologues) in upcoming mini episodes "Hotel Lobby" and "University Campus Bathroom"
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4 - The Dalloway - "Eclipse" (Top 5)
Three family members try to find light in the darkness as they observe a momentous occasion. 8/23/22
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Penthouse"
But what is the lie they are all living? 8/16/22
Targets: We tried to converge thematically a la Dalloway Variation: "Potato-Carrot-Stew" in which monologues of player A and B share ideas thematically, and player C's monologue finds a broader theme that encompasses A & B.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4 - The Dalloway - "The Dump" (Top 5)
When working at the dump, one can find trash or treasure. 8/9/22
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Fashion Show"
Typical catty catwalk competition, but there is something real under the character. 8/2/22
Player reflection: finding small anchors of memory and detail was satisfying to flesh out the improv
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Department Store"
Who knew Jersey was could be so allegorical. (Return from 3 mo. Dalloway hiatus). 7/28/22
As per our warm up pattern -
Jeff remembered how to direct after a hiatus.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Taco Truck"
Responsibility, tension, and pressure, all crammed in a 16x7 space. 7/26/22
Notes: interesting to explore such a small area.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Cabin in the Woods"
The cabin isn't haunted...yet. 7/19/22
Target: unstructured ending.
Player notes: some felt a little difficult as if there was promise to a premise/planning.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: Mini Dalloway Break - "Philosophy Library"
A speedy 1/2 Dalloway set in a Philosophy Library 7/19/21
Dir: Camila
Targets - a warm up to pick up pace & keep things light
Interestingly, occurred just before "Cabin in the Woods," which went incredibly dark.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Hotel Buffet"
Sibling rivalry reveals deeper insecurities while Dad holds down the fort. 7/12/21
Targets: we were playing with open/unstructured ending and monologues where needed rather than strict format at this point.
Camila's note: she remembers getting a little lost in what was scene and what was monologue. Though it felt unresolved in performance, the exploration was intriguing and so was the re-listen.
With a night of Asshole farts, indecision, fucking off and/or not caring.
POV warm up - Catching a Fish
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal. To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Movie Theater"
If you're not supposed to talk, how is it still so awkward? 7/5/22
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Archaeological Dig"
Strange secrets get dug up at this site. 4/23/22
Other notes: this came off a really goofy night of BS
Camila's note: I got tired
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Tornado Basement"
A major storm is brewing - this one is incredibly dark. 4/12/22
Target: Trying a more organic 3 person start and end
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4 - The Dalloway - "Recording Studio" (Top 5)
In the fight to maintain music industry stardom, there's never a clear winner. 3/29/22
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Dog Chasing Squirrel"
No pussies allowed in this suburban demon-spawn park. 3/22/22
After Gala Night, where the set became more surreal, these monologues start to "spin out" into more madness and chaos, the signature of a Dalloway monologue.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4 - The Dalloway - "Gala Night" (Top 5)
The elite hide behind masks while staff suffer at this luxe event. 3/15/22.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: The Dalloway - "Taking a Test"
Nice guys finish last. 3/1/22
After a hiatus from Dalloway, Jeff returned with a format establishing monologues, scenes, and repeating characters, resulting in group favorite/top 5 "Taking Out The Garbage" and this one followed. We thought it was pretty good too.
Note that surreal elements present in earlier monologues have faded for the time being to focus on character work, but a sense of paranoia or guilt for each is present.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
Other lead-ins to the night:
S4 - The Dalloway - "Taking Out The Garbage" (Top 5)
Taking out the trash means so much more to these three suburban neighbors. 2/1/22
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
POV warm up for the night: Seagull Stealing a French Fry
S4: Finding the Dalloway - "Army Barracks"
Struggling with military expectations in Army barracks. 11/30/21
The format starts to take shape but a first run at something more complex had us a little lost!
Less improv, character, and monologue targets this night as we worked out form between monologues and scenes.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: Finding the Dalloway - "Cruise Ship"
The crew of a cruise ship tries to hold it together. 11/16/21
Targets - searching to find poetic places within the set; still trying to figure out shape/anchor to the longform. Characters did not repeat.
Dir. Jeff
Remember, Ships Are Big. (pre-set commentary)
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: Finding the Dalloway - "Mrs. Dalloway Rides the Bus"
All kinds of seedy characters at a bus station...11/2/21
After "Garden," we tried again, monologues to two person scenes, following a journey through a Bus Station. This night Jeff directs and developed our typical Dalloway warm up routine
Target: deeper inner monologues, 2 person scene, repeat.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S4: Finding the Dalloway - "In the Garden"
The inspiration of The Dalloway started with wanting to find a longform format with poetic and surreal elements. 10/26/21
Here, Bela directed a "poetic monologue to scenes" set, which had a momentum we liked.
Target: environmental description monologue, 2 person scene, repeat.
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
SEASON 4: Jeff introduces THE DALLOWAY
The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
Licorice Cathedral spent approximately a year developing it, mostly under Jeff's direction, with opportunities for all players to aid in exploration.
To learn more about the development of the form, its variations, and ways to stretch performance and imagination, read here.
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - Is that a confession?
Some things are better left unrecorded. 7/5/22
With a night of Asshole farts, indecision and clear support from peanut gallery.
POV warm up - Catching a Fish
Dalloway set of the eve: Hotel Buffet
S3: Fun, Failure, F*ck Yous - Camila doesn't care
Modus Operandi. 7/5/22
With a night of Asshole farts, indecision and clear support.
POV warm up - Catching a Fish
Dalloway set of the eve: Hotel Buffet
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - "Indecision" by Jeff Miner
A director's monologue. 7/5/22
With a night of Asshole farts, and clear support from peanut gallery.
POV warm up - Catching a Fish
Dalloway set of the eve: Hotel Buffet
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - Camila might f*ck off
It's the only way to play. 7/5/22
With a night of Asshole farts, indecision, and not caring.
POV warm up - Catching a Fish
Dalloway set of the eve: Hotel Buffet
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - Jeff brings back Dalloway after directing hiatus
We all know what we're doing. 6/28/22
Note: we did not break from improv, just The Dalloway* format development.
As per our warm up pattern -
Then hit our set: Department Store.
*The Dalloway is an original longform format by Jeff Miner, which combines grounded improv with monologues stretching into madness and the surreal.
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - The Favorite!
Checkout question time for Maggie. 6/15/22
Mostly a night of POV: Nerdy Q & A, Jazzy Q & A, Western Q & A, Jazzy Sensory Spiral
POV Monologues: Skywriter in Trauma Park
Underscored sets of the night: The Lighthouse Keeper & Surreal Santa Surprise
S3: Fun, Failure, F*ck Yous - Camila is available to direct your troupe today
What's not to love? 6/15/22
Mostly a night of POV: Nerdy Q & A, Jazzy Q & A, Western Q & A, Jazzy Sensory Spiral
POV Monologues: Skywriter in Trauma Park
Underscored sets of the night: The Lighthouse Keeper & Surreal Santa Surprise
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - Bela's Explanation Saga Results (Part 5/5)
The exercise/scene after the saga. 6/15/22
With guest Maggie.
Mostly a night of POV: Nerdy Q & A, Jazzy Q & A, Western Q & A, Jazzy Sensory Spiral
POV Monologues: Skywriter in Trauma Park
Here's Bela's original explanation and sample of "Entropy" (his version of forward/reverse).
Underscored sets of the night: The Lighthouse Keeper & Surreal Santa Surprise
S3: Explanation Saga by Bela: "The Hellfire of Forward/Reverse" Pt 1-4
Bela explains forward/reverse. Again. Camila sets everyone up for failure. Again. Everyone rags on Bela. Again. 6/15/22
With guest Maggie. Here's how it turned out.
Mostly a night of POV: Nerdy Q & A, Jazzy Q & A, Western Q & A, Jazzy Sensory Spiral
POV Monologues: Skywriter in Trauma Park
Here's Bela's original explanation and sample of "Entropy" (his version of forward/reverse).
Underscored sets of the night: The Lighthouse Keeper & Surreal Santa Surprise
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - Poetry Alphabet Game - "XYZ"
Take the improv Alphabet game and try to poetize or flow it. 6/14/22
And then never do it again.
Thanks Bela.
set of the night: Sweating Like a Heathen in Church
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - Peas in a Pod/Voice Matching - "Feels Longer"
A long string of misunderstanding because Camila is annoyed at the Bela Original. 6/14/22
Target (Bela Original): First line delivered is suggestion. Then the other two players copy tone & character implications for a scene.
set of the night: Sweating Like a Heathen in Church
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - Ra¢ist "Parasite"
Camila, setting scene partners up for success since 2008. 6/14/22
Target (A Bela Original): One of the characters has a parasite that echoes the deepest thoughts.
Superhero Parasite came out pretty fun.
set of the night: Sweating Like a Heathen in Church
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - He Swears There's An Idea Behind It
And we never got to hear... 6/14/22
j/k
here are the exercises that came out of it
and a mega fail
set of the night: Sweating Like a Heathen in Church
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - Crusty Mustard "Telegram's Target Audience"
Maybe you're Camila & Jeff's target audience for this warm up. 6/14/23
"Crusty Mustard" is a warm up reference last heard in a Jules Munn class; similar to "first pancake" just warm up and get it out
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - "That Helped"
Camila STILL doesn't know what it is. 6/7/22
S3: Fun, Failure, F*ck Yous - Cannot Feign Enthusiasm
Classic Camila, instilling confidence since the 1980s. 5/31/22
Nevertheless a very moving set for the eve.
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - Directing Style Come Undone
Clips of Camila's directing reaching its limits. 5/31/22
Nevertheless a very moving set for the eve.
S3: Fun, Failure, F*ck Yous - Mark Your Calendars
for 5/31/22
Camila starting off the evening with warmth and acceptance, as her directing is reaching its limits.
Nevertheless a very moving set for the eve.
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - Camila Wins Improv (p.s. Bela LOSES)
S3: Fun, Failure, & F*ck Yous - Bundy & Ramirez
Not as catchy as Evans & Frausto 5/10/22
Unfortunately, we're supposed to be warm by now.
Shoulda taken our own advice
Set of the session: Stairs to the Hand