Monthly Archives: February 2013

We had a fantastic rehearsal tonight in a hot and sweaty (and loud) dance studio.  We cleaned up the second half of Act II and focused on many nit-picky details.  And we also had time to go back and clean … Continue reading →

This past Sunday we had a solid run-through of the entire show.  Many improvements had been made during the previous week and I think we’re in a good position as we head into our final weeks of rehearsal. As was … Continue reading →

Last night we completed the staging of the Act II Finale — which means the entire show is now blocked and choreographed!  I should be clear that completing the staging is merely the finalization of a rough sketch.  It is … Continue reading →

Thursday of last week was spent with the Policemen “When the Foeman Bares His Steel,” “A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One;”  and Friday was spent with Policeman, Pirates, Major General: “With Cat-Like Tread,” “Sighing Softly to the River.” … Continue reading →

I had a fantastic rehearsal with Mabel and Frederic (aka Mary Elisabeth and Kenny) Tuesday night.  We finished staging of all their duets in Act II and then went back to review their work together in “Poor Wand’ring One.” It’s … Continue reading →

I’ve been a bad blogger. Since my last post: we’ve had a public sing-through of the score; we’ve held auditions; we’ve announced the cast list; we’ve had production meetings and set both design and publicity plans in motion; and we’ve … Continue reading →