Artistic Statement
ARTISTIC STATEMENT 2022
As early as eight years old, I've always adored writing stories, plays, and other forms of literature. Influenced by prolific writers such as Oscar Wilde and Edgar Allen Poe, I like to use poetic imagery, horror motifs, high emotions, and dark themes in my (play)writing so I can leave the audience feeling for the characters that I create while being engaged within the story and plot. I tend to focus on high stakes, metaphors, color symbolism, and raw human experience and emotion. At times, I do focus on the comedic and light without shying too far away from my usual writing style. Still, I am very passionate about LGBT+ topics and representation as a member of the community so that I am able to diversify theater as a whole.
During my writing process, I tend to make myself a playlist that consists of mainly classical and cinematic music that really suit the characters and the story and I listen to it while writing to get into the right headspace. I also tend to use name generator websites and databases for my character’s names and usually drive inspiration from the characters themselves when I’m picking their name(s). I love making my characters endure lots of challenges and tragedy, and I love being in control of my character’s life and world around them. I also use Pinterest for visual aesthetics and boards for the show that I’m writing.
At the center of my process, I think of what the audience will think and take away from the play. I adore making the audience feel something while getting comfortable and attached to my characters as if they see them as a best friend or worst enemy. (Perhaps even having favorite or least favorite characters!) One thing I found to be most important to my writing was creating characters that felt more than two-dimensional and developing their dialogue and actions within the stage cues for lighting that will tie the entire production together.
While my writing is often dark and tense, I really love writing awkward and comedic work as well. Making an audience laugh is also very important to me, as their reactions will push the show forward and break any sort of tension within the play or musical.
When the audience leaves the theater, it’s my goal to keep them talking about the show even after it ends and keep it fresh in their minds for the following hours, especially if it’s a show that begs for debate or conversation. I dream that one day to have a show of mine produced so that I’m able to also discuss with the audience after the show their thoughts so I can get feedback on the work that I do and how the audience reacted in real time. I plan to keep writing, even if I don’t plan to publish everything or make money off of it. Writing brings me such joy and sharing it with the world makes me so incredibly honored and happy.
As early as eight years old, I've always adored writing stories, plays, and other forms of literature. Influenced by prolific writers such as Oscar Wilde and Edgar Allen Poe, I like to use poetic imagery, horror motifs, high emotions, and dark themes in my (play)writing so I can leave the audience feeling for the characters that I create while being engaged within the story and plot. I tend to focus on high stakes, metaphors, color symbolism, and raw human experience and emotion. At times, I do focus on the comedic and light without shying too far away from my usual writing style. Still, I am very passionate about LGBT+ topics and representation as a member of the community so that I am able to diversify theater as a whole.
During my writing process, I tend to make myself a playlist that consists of mainly classical and cinematic music that really suit the characters and the story and I listen to it while writing to get into the right headspace. I also tend to use name generator websites and databases for my character’s names and usually drive inspiration from the characters themselves when I’m picking their name(s). I love making my characters endure lots of challenges and tragedy, and I love being in control of my character’s life and world around them. I also use Pinterest for visual aesthetics and boards for the show that I’m writing.
At the center of my process, I think of what the audience will think and take away from the play. I adore making the audience feel something while getting comfortable and attached to my characters as if they see them as a best friend or worst enemy. (Perhaps even having favorite or least favorite characters!) One thing I found to be most important to my writing was creating characters that felt more than two-dimensional and developing their dialogue and actions within the stage cues for lighting that will tie the entire production together.
While my writing is often dark and tense, I really love writing awkward and comedic work as well. Making an audience laugh is also very important to me, as their reactions will push the show forward and break any sort of tension within the play or musical.
When the audience leaves the theater, it’s my goal to keep them talking about the show even after it ends and keep it fresh in their minds for the following hours, especially if it’s a show that begs for debate or conversation. I dream that one day to have a show of mine produced so that I’m able to also discuss with the audience after the show their thoughts so I can get feedback on the work that I do and how the audience reacted in real time. I plan to keep writing, even if I don’t plan to publish everything or make money off of it. Writing brings me such joy and sharing it with the world makes me so incredibly honored and happy.
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Kenna DeValor
Artistic Statement
ARTISTIC STATEMENT 2022
As early as eight years old, I've always adored writing stories, plays, and other forms of literature. Influenced by prolific writers such as Oscar Wilde and Edgar Allen Poe, I like to use poetic imagery, horror motifs, high emotions, and dark themes in my (play)writing so I can leave the audience feeling for the characters that I create while being engaged within the story and plot. I tend to focus on high stakes, metaphors, color symbolism, and raw human experience and emotion. At times, I do focus on the comedic and light without shying too far away from my usual writing style. Still, I am very passionate about LGBT+ topics and representation as a member of the community so that I am able to diversify theater as a whole.
During my writing process, I tend to make myself a playlist that consists of mainly classical and cinematic music that really suit the characters and the story and I listen to it while writing to get into the right headspace. I also tend to use name generator websites and databases for my character’s names and usually drive inspiration from the characters themselves when I’m picking their name(s). I love making my characters endure lots of challenges and tragedy, and I love being in control of my character’s life and world around them. I also use Pinterest for visual aesthetics and boards for the show that I’m writing.
At the center of my process, I think of what the audience will think and take away from the play. I adore making the audience feel something while getting comfortable and attached to my characters as if they see them as a best friend or worst enemy. (Perhaps even having favorite or least favorite characters!) One thing I found to be most important to my writing was creating characters that felt more than two-dimensional and developing their dialogue and actions within the stage cues for lighting that will tie the entire production together.
While my writing is often dark and tense, I really love writing awkward and comedic work as well. Making an audience laugh is also very important to me, as their reactions will push the show forward and break any sort of tension within the play or musical.
When the audience leaves the theater, it’s my goal to keep them talking about the show even after it ends and keep it fresh in their minds for the following hours, especially if it’s a show that begs for debate or conversation. I dream that one day to have a show of mine produced so that I’m able to also discuss with the audience after the show their thoughts so I can get feedback on the work that I do and how the audience reacted in real time. I plan to keep writing, even if I don’t plan to publish everything or make money off of it. Writing brings me such joy and sharing it with the world makes me so incredibly honored and happy.
As early as eight years old, I've always adored writing stories, plays, and other forms of literature. Influenced by prolific writers such as Oscar Wilde and Edgar Allen Poe, I like to use poetic imagery, horror motifs, high emotions, and dark themes in my (play)writing so I can leave the audience feeling for the characters that I create while being engaged within the story and plot. I tend to focus on high stakes, metaphors, color symbolism, and raw human experience and emotion. At times, I do focus on the comedic and light without shying too far away from my usual writing style. Still, I am very passionate about LGBT+ topics and representation as a member of the community so that I am able to diversify theater as a whole.
During my writing process, I tend to make myself a playlist that consists of mainly classical and cinematic music that really suit the characters and the story and I listen to it while writing to get into the right headspace. I also tend to use name generator websites and databases for my character’s names and usually drive inspiration from the characters themselves when I’m picking their name(s). I love making my characters endure lots of challenges and tragedy, and I love being in control of my character’s life and world around them. I also use Pinterest for visual aesthetics and boards for the show that I’m writing.
At the center of my process, I think of what the audience will think and take away from the play. I adore making the audience feel something while getting comfortable and attached to my characters as if they see them as a best friend or worst enemy. (Perhaps even having favorite or least favorite characters!) One thing I found to be most important to my writing was creating characters that felt more than two-dimensional and developing their dialogue and actions within the stage cues for lighting that will tie the entire production together.
While my writing is often dark and tense, I really love writing awkward and comedic work as well. Making an audience laugh is also very important to me, as their reactions will push the show forward and break any sort of tension within the play or musical.
When the audience leaves the theater, it’s my goal to keep them talking about the show even after it ends and keep it fresh in their minds for the following hours, especially if it’s a show that begs for debate or conversation. I dream that one day to have a show of mine produced so that I’m able to also discuss with the audience after the show their thoughts so I can get feedback on the work that I do and how the audience reacted in real time. I plan to keep writing, even if I don’t plan to publish everything or make money off of it. Writing brings me such joy and sharing it with the world makes me so incredibly honored and happy.