Dean Johnstone

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Recapture

At Christmas I met my Drama and Theatre teacher, Christine Carter. It was great to catch up - to reflect on our times at Boroughbridge High (1997-2001) but also great to discuss education today and their status as a specialist school in the Arts. So, the school is holding 25 year celebrations later this year and I am asked to recreate a scene from Ibsen's "A Dolls House" with my former Drama partner, Nicola.

I have not done any drama in years (in fact since I was last at school, aged 18). At the time this text was our mock exam. To re-learn the lines and perform again is actually a little daunting, especailly as it is part of the celebration event. But it will be great to relight my drama days and maybe my career will change direction... see you at the Globe Theatre soon (maybe).

Sunday, February 11, 2007

Getting told off... again!

So, here I am updating my blog following messages from way above my head (this time it was my dear sister, Emma... hi!). I will update my blog in the next few days with some interesting accounts... such as:
More on education and leadership and work etc.
Extra text on drama and theatre
Mentorship (mentor and mentee)
Exclusive about Copenhagen (where I am now)
and many many more (well maybe)

See you soon. I will be back. I will update. I will share. I will grow. I will conquor and Scotland will be free!!!
(Braveheart not SNP, just to get the political comments right) (for those who do not know, the Scottish National Party is seriously wanting Scotland to separate from the UK in the elections!)