In one of our first rehearsals we sat down to come up with company rules which we were all to abide by throughout our process. One of our main rules was to always support each other, and listen when ideas were suggested. It is extremely important for a company to work in tandem with each other and show support and appreciation towards one another, in order to be as productive as possible.
It is also extremely important to show support for other artists in the field. For example, as a group of women in the arts field, Sherbet Lemon Theatre understands the importance of supporting other women and celebrating successes. One way in which we showed our support and appreciation for other women in the field was by attending the Women in the Arts (WITA) Festival, Lincoln. It was a fabulous event and the Sherby Lems met lots of amazingly talented women! It was also a great opportunity to network and promote our show.
Another way in which we have been supporting other artists is by working closely with one of our fellow theatre companies Bleeding Edge Theatre Company. Having another company to reach out to for advice and support has been a very important part of our process, we are very thankful for all of their support!
Overall, I have noticed that working with other artists within the arts has really given us, at Sherbet Lemon Theatre, a sense of what it means to be a part of a company in the arts and how even a little bit of support really goes a long way. This has helped up to become the hardworking and supportive company that we are.
H.M.
Figure 1: Section from Sherbet Lemon Theatre’s EA2 Form.