One thing I have discovered so far, while working with COMPASS, is the different management styles of Jane and Rachel. It seems that an understanding between Jane (the creative producer) and Rachel, that I would be assisting Rachel with the logistics and assistance under Rachel's guidance/wing. This is fine by me. At this point it is helpful having very clear projects to work on and develope such as participant packs, details about hotels, area maps, and schedules.
However, eventhough Rachel is very clear with what I can help with, it doesn't always match up with what Jane is doing. Jane, as the creative director/producer of Compass, has more creative and artistic control. She also has more contact and a relationship with the choreographers and artists during the process. She is very private with some of these creative conversations and we (Rachel and I) don't always know if something is changing. What this allows her to have is a close connect with the project and to make sure that her vision is fleshed out as she initiates and envisions. This creative process is wonderful and opens up new possibilities for the project. However, what this means for the logistic side of things, is that details, artist processes, and projects/wkshops are constantly in flux... and some we don't realize are going to be changed. This makes it difficult to book accomodation, travel, and studio space (MY responsibility) in order for the theoretical to flourish into the physical reality of Compass.
All artistic conversations and decisions come from Jane only. All logistics come from us...
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