It takes a village, people!

We're deep into rehearsals.

And our community is experiencing the process in different ways.

The principals are doing intense scene work.  In effort to create a tool box to help guide the organic blocking, each principal rehearsal starts with learning a different tool (via many modalities...right, Diamond?) to help add layers, discoveries, revels, and find truth in the material as they work.

The results, damn.  As hard as it is for me to be minimally directive, and leave them alone to find themselves in the scene, it yields some amazing results.  They have worked together, finding new and surprising truth (to all, myself included) in the material, which transforms the nature and tone of the show from a rock concert to a piece of theatre that is relevant, exciting, and challenges the audience into realizing that there is no day but today to celebrate life, AND no day but today to take responsibility, action, and mobilize.  Social issues are no longer invisible, swept under the rug, or silent.  The greatest of revolutions begin within individuals.

So far, the ensemble has been wood-shedding musically.  It is a poperetta, after all.  Tomorrow is all about the bells, bells, bells (thanks Mr. Poe) and I'm excited for days.  Getting this sequence on its feet is going to be an exciting afternoon.  Who knows what is gonna happen?! (LOVES)

Most importantly, tomorrow the process will be a shared experience.

I must acknowledge that without the incredible team and their amazing work, we wouldn't be where we are in the process.

Marty and Belinda.  The backbone; from the start, even prior to rehearsals.  Professional. Fearless. Educators. Heart. Insight. Brilliant.  I've said this before, but the sounds they are drawing from the community are unlike any other I've heard at Upstage.

Jenny, Suzy, Suzzen, Mimi, Gary, Jim, Angie.  The "different" production model (not the DLO norm) is working. It's golden.  These individuals make it work. Trust it. Make it happen. Bring fresh ideas to the table, AND accomplish them.  Talk about mobilization.

It takes a village, people.

Bluntly,
Brigadude