The cast (and myself) are still making connections as we flesh out the characters, the seasons, the understandings. The seasons. Oh! I said that already...I meant the seasons (hello act II).
We process at the end of each rehearsal, which has been my favorite part. So many reactions, angles. The ideas behind each revelation cast members bring to the table inform the characters. And the show.
The discussions during breaks (don't they always happen then?) are fascinating. I listen and hear. And contribute of course, but mostly listen.
"Time to sing!"
"This show is some powerful shit."
"Time to sing!"
"I tend to nod off a bit."
"Time to sing!"
Our table work finale ends Thursday, where we'll really get a chance to listen to the show! I've never used this device (though not uncommon), but on Thursday, I'm going to have different individuals read different roles, not their own.
After many hours of focusing on the story, what it means, making discoveries...listening to others read their role, adding a different perspective, will enhance the overall comprehension. Yes, each character will be different. But the theme and heart of the show will be illuminated.
Plus, I think the cast will enjoy it. Seriously. It's non-threatening. It changes things up. And will transfer a lot of the discussion points into the show.
"Will I lose my dignity?" was an audition side. One music director said, "these are questions." That brought honesty to the material, and the casting peeps fought back tears.
This is a poperetta. Music drives the story. Our grasp on the material allows the incredible music directors to dig deeper, bring life to the show, and connect it to truth through music....as only they can. Loves!
Yeah, Totes time to sing.
Bluntly,
Brigadude
I am eager to hear other takes on these powerful words. As I read along with the cast, I find myself thinking, "oh, I would have put my emphasis Here," or, "wow, that inflection changes the whole mood of the line."
ReplyDeleteAs an individual, one can only think of so many ways to produce a line; but as a community, we have hope to perfect the line delivery.
I am eager to hear other takes on these powerful words. As I read along with the cast, I find myself thinking, "oh, I would have put my emphasis Here," or, "wow, that inflection changes the whole mood of the line."
ReplyDeleteAs an individual, one can only think of so many ways to produce a line; but as a community, we have hope to perfect the line delivery.