As expected, yesterday was LONG!!! We started in the AM with some changes. Ron decided to have an actual door unit on stage as opposed to our P.A. operating the door, which frees her up to do other things. Scott, our Tech Director, whipped out the unit pretty quickly but we soon discovered some of the staging was not possible with this new unit. A little creative staging solves that. It actually enhances the show in several areas.
Personally, my morning tech went pretty crappy. Nothing major. But I went up on lines and Matt L and I ended up laughing and breaking character. Ron had just given us that speech a couple days before. Needless to say, I lost a couple Gold Stars for that.
The afternoon session saw us do a full run, with Jeff Church (Artistic Director) in attendance. It went very well. Had its moments but the cast was on. Jenn, our P.A., had to be back at the Coterie for "Our Town" so Ron had to run the door, which kept him from seeing some things. It is a lttle nerve racking to change something major like the door HOURS before a live audience but I got to tell you, this cast rocks! I feel like a major catastrophe could happen on stage and everyone would just go with the flow. It still amazes me we put this together in 12 reheasals.
After a dinner break, we were back and ready for a full run-thru with audience. Couple things I learned--1) We got each other's back. I flipped a line around and Matt L totally covered my a$$. 2) The audience is GOING TO LAUGH. Many times in places we might not expect. As Ron said, "Use your actor training and be prepared for it." Last night we ran over a couple spots due to the laughter. 3) Meghann is a master of warm up games. She should publish a book! 4) "Shout" is a very long song!!! At the end of the show we invite people up on stage to grafitti the tables, talk with the cast and dance to the music. Matthew S thought "Shout" would be a good choice, which it is. We all forgot it is an 8 minute song!! That is a long time.
So, we are on tonight. It is VERY exciting! We have been told we are sold out tonight (and next week and possibly the week after that). That being said, walk ups might be able to get in, if everyone doesn't show up. But still, if you are planning to come, CALL THE COTERIE BOX OFFICE!!! (816) 474-6552. House opens at 7pm. Show starts at 7:30pm. And the run time is right around an hour and fifteen minutes.
It has been fun going through this rehearsal process this way. I will probably continue the notes after each show. Or not. I don't know. I do know that this production has been a blast to work on and I really hope every one will take the time to come see it. At present, we are hoping to continue this run through May. But no one will be upset if it goes on and on!!
See ya tonight!!!
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