Well, we have almost made it through tech week and will officially move into production week on Monday. A lot of tweaking and final molding will be taking place tonight in our final tech rehearsal and final dress and photographic rehearsals will take place Monday through Wednesday.
There are still a few actor technique issues that need addressing, an actor performance that still needs to find a path of it's own (rather than borrowing from another actor), and an ego or two that needs taming... but for the most part, the bulk of the cast is pulling off an AMAZING performance. It is likely time for a little reminder about why actors do what they do... why true artists 'love the art IN themselves, NOT themselves in the art...' Yes, my students hear that all the time, as it is one of those quotes from Stanislavski that I attempt to inspire them with.
One of my own personal challenges in this show has been directing other directors. Three of my actors are also directors and I have been incredibly impressed with how they have adapted to my style of directing. One is quite young, while the other two are very seasoned, but all have worked professionally and really raise the bar for the cast I have assembled! My style is clearly nothing like how they would approach the show, but for the most part, they have respected my vision wholeheartedly. I have appreciated all of their comments and input, much of which I have tried.
Their viewpoint and critical eyes see things I may miss, having, myself, seen this show in rehearsal night after night... I never want watching these scenes to get old, as there are so many beautiful and genuinely 'real' moments in the show, but my own eye is starting to tire... But, I trust most of my actors to delve completely into this wonderful Williams' work and give me a fresh, yet consistent performance each night!
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