Today we got through pages 1-19. It went pretty well, despite two of our actors being late due to a calculus test. Though everyone did well, it was a hard practice. The second run-through was the actors first time off book, meaning that if they forget their lines or cues, they have to either make it up or skip it. Remembering their lines (and sometimes the other kids lines as well) AND doing all their blocking at the same time? That proved difficult for some. At times, half a page was accidentally dropped. But all the blocking was perfect.
We had a few unexpected visitors today. College students Alex Hughes and Oscar Serpell, both former masters of FSS theater, dropped in for the last half of practice. Being completely unfamiliar with the play, they watched our second run-through and then gave us some insight as to what an audience member would think – very helpful.
We were glad to have them back, if only for a little while.
-K
No comments:
Post a Comment