Monthly Archives: March 2018

Movement and Meaning

Last night, before the production meeting, I checked in on a choreography rehearsal in the dance studio — where a select quartet of dancers were reviewing what we call the “Rose Ballet.” This is one of the few pieces of choreography … Continue reading

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Nuts and Bolts

Tonight was our monthly production meeting. This is when designers, technicians, producers, promoters, etc. all get together to discuss what everyone is doing, problems which need to be addressed, and to outline plans to smoothly move us toward Opening Night! … Continue reading

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Nuance and Re-interpretation

Tonight I focused on scenes and songs with a small group of principal actors. We re-addressed the fine character work we’ve done so far and looked for opportunities to further explore nuances within scenes and re-interpretations of the text. In … Continue reading

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Fits and Starts

People ask me how rehearsals for “Ruddigore” are going.  And I say, “We’re at that stage in the process.” Most theater folks know immediately what I mean.  For others I go a bit further…. Every production comes to life in … Continue reading

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Revisiting a Favorite

We open “Ruddigore” one month from tonight with a special Pay-What-You-Can Preview Performance on Thursday, April 12.  Performances continue April 13 and 14 and we close with a matinee on Sunday, April 15. All this work, and it will be … Continue reading

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