FIRST DAY OF REHEARSAL—AGAIN!!!

Jan 05.11

We did a full read through. As our writer/director said, “it was like visiting an old friend.” Our very fun challenge is to make it a new friend, to discover shades and details and depths we didn’t see the first time around.… Click for more

FELA

Jul 26.10

Yesterday I went with Richard, Patti Bosworth, composer and keyboardist, Ray Leslee, to see the matinee of the hit Broadway musical, “Fela”.… Click for more

THE STAGE GREMLIN

May 11.09

Our stage manager, Linda Marvel, was in my dressing room yesterday giving me some notes about pacing. She said that as a show enters its last weeks, there is a tendancy for actors to linger, savor, collagenize the moments.… Click for more

BACKSTAGE

May 09.09

Stage left is where the stage manager sits on a high stool, wearing earphones, the script in a loose binder with lots of notes and cues written on it.… Click for more

Saint James (Andrews)

Jan 17.09

Last night James Andrews came over after rehearsal and stayed for 3 hours working with me and my new Assistant, Rachel Brenna, on my blog design.… Click for more

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