Hi all! Just a wee shout-out from the trenches. We're in the midst of our fast and furious staging rehearsals, yesterday getting through a good portion of the show. We're back at it today. With so little time in the schedule, the blocking (and minimal choreography) is taught to us and we pretty much have time to write it down and move on to the next scene. Once we're entirely staged, we'll get the chance to run the show tomorrow. Monday afternoon brings a final run with the orchestra, then there's show prep, photo call, and a 7:30 curtain. Whew! Talk about a whirlwind!
I'm feeling good overall, but my head is swimming just piecing together the staging with lyrics and subtext. It can be a lot even while none of the elements on their own is particularly complex. But I've done a bunch of homework so many sections of the show bring a big sigh of relief when they arrive. I never thought I'd say that about the monologues, but those moments are typically just me and my script (and sans the worry of messing someone else up). I've just got to remind myself to live in each moment as it comes... and not to get too cocky and ignore my script too much.
I've gotta give a shout out to the whole Stop the World gang... Everyone is just fab and so fun to play with. I feel incredibly supported by this group of friends. In the midst of all my brain fry, I really am having a great time and I look forward to the art and entertainment that we are going to create. Peace and love, y'all!
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