Runthrough Again

We're back on the run through track.

Thank Todd. (This is a running joke in the production: "Long live Todd...", "Todd save the people..." etc.)

Last week was gruelling for me. I got home every night with a RAW throat from talking for three and a half hours each night. Last night was great because I got to sit and watch for a change, taking notes and marking cues in the lighting script (easily 200+ cues).

Amberlee was sick/exhausted and was not able to attend. I got a voicemail from her parents later in the evening letting me know what was going on. I'll call them back today and assure them that I agree that their daughter's health comes first. I already know she's dedicated to the production. Heroics are not necessary, and I applaud them in making the call to take her home.

We got started later than I'd have liked. With notes we didn't get out of there until 11:00 PM. Sorry about that. I think we've addressed the issue, and we'll be more in a position to finish on time for the remainder of the week.

The percussion wasn't that bad, really. I brought in the remaining few instruments and we ran through it nicely. MUCH work needs to be done at home by the cast, though. I saw several of the instruments still sitting on the menhirs and in boxes last night after rehearsal, so either folks are REALLY confident in their parts (they shouldn't be), or they have instruments at home to practice with (ok, but why couldn't we have borrowed them for the show?). For those reading: TAKE YOUR INSTRUMENTS HOME AND PRACTICE YOUR PERCUSSION PART. WE ARE DOING THE WHOLE THING FOR THE SHOW AS IT IS ON THE CD.

Did that sound loud? I didn't mean for it to be loud. Only stern. Yes. Stern. And maybe a little loud. Maybe.

Tom was there last night and promised some feedback today via email. I respect his feedback, and if he has a question or concern, it's likely that audiences will as well. I look forward to it. The main feedback was due to some poor direction I gave Noah/Arryck regarding their character. The "disinterested" approach came off purely as lazy, and I KNOW Noah has a hundred times more energy on stage than what came off in the first act. Again, bad direction on my part, and I corrected it with him. Much better in the second act.

Another run through tonight, probably with some lights. I still need to get the upper tier of prop rails inserted into the upper pipes of the menhirs. There are too many props down underneath in the menhirs, so I need to hang or place them higher. I'll work on that.


- Sean