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Monday, March 29, 2010

March 29th Rehearsal

Good evening ladies and gents
Hope everyone had a relaxing Sunday evening, and the music rehearsal last night was successful!
This weekend, set designer Phil with the help of his technical crew, worked vigorously on more of our shipwreck set. Here are some new photos of the work that is done.



The set now includes the base of the masts, hanging lanterns, a ladder to the crow's nest, and more steps, and supports.
More word on our actors: We have spent the past 2 weeks of rehearsal finding meaning behind Shakespeare's words, and blocking like the wind! Now our actors will work with Alison at a "snail" pace to polish and clean up blocking. While Alison directs, the actors must focus on enunciation, and projection. Voice and Diction teacher, Patsy Rodenburg is one of Alison's inspirations, and in the lecture below, she talks about Shakespeare and the 3 energies that help an actor with their voice. This is the clip she sent the cast.
With such a unique language, it is crucial that modern audiences will be able to hear every word the characters are saying. A great deal of work still left, the attitude has remained positive, and the hard work continues.
Maria, Sir Toby, and Sir Andrew's beginning scene was polished at the start of rehearsal, and actors defined their relationships to one another. Alison descried their friendship as the Seinfeld of their time, pulling pranks, and making fun, not taking life seriously. As the week continues, actors will be answering questions about their own characters. What is home for Sir Andrew? Does Sir Toby truly love Sir Andrew? If Sir Toby and Maria love each other, what is their relationship like? The answers to these detailed questions will make the show even richer.

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