Rehearsals: Week Four
This was one weird week. Normally, at this point in the rehearsal process, we are pretty clear on blocking and are talking about interpretation of lines and timing. Well, due to the challenges that this show presents in terms of staging (18 students in student desks onstage all the time), we’ve found that having a concrete plan for the best set arrangement has been elusive. Who knew that a classroom would be difficult to stage??? The problem occurs when trying to see all members of the class, even the ones who are in back rows. We’ve finally come up with a plan, and we think it’s the final one! Yay for having help! Mrs. Kozak, the tech director, came to Monday’s rehearsal and helped us figure out the best configuration. So, when we would normally be well past the blocking stage, we’re still reinventing it!
Mrs. Salm, the costume and prop genius, is helping us to determine costumes and looks for our characters. Those of you who need to bring back your slips of paper to report to her what you have in your own closets–don’t forget! Costumes help us all get into character. They’re a great benefit to characterization.
Well, we all need a well-deserved break! Actors, don’t forget to study your lines and come back from break memorized! There will be no scripts onstage anymore!!!
Enjoy the sunshine and a bit of rest and come back refreshed and focused! We have a big job ahead of us!!!!