Day One

Howdy,

Traditional first day of rehearsal. We introduced the players, presented design ideas, read the play...and then we got to work. I look forward to more of that.It was wonderful to be back in the room with the cast, Jessica, Lea, and Betsy. Sarah was missed. And looking forward to introducing Kate Rafey to the team. Nice to have Keenan, our intern from Colorado, on our team. Also, at rerhearsal - James, production manager, Fran- Development Director for Alchemy, Bob - Artistic Director of Alchemy Theater, Kpoe - Company Manager for LAByrinth, Veronica - Development Director for LAByrinth and Mimi - Company Member of LAByrinth. It is wonderful to have such great support on the project.

Getting down to work is exciting. Jamie and Eric are as lovely as ever to watch together. And the foundation of the work is there - now let's go deeper and more specific. 

One note - it is lovely to be in the rehearsal room at LAByrinth. The stage is taped out, Lea has unloaded costumes, and numerous set pieces. There are crates, buckets, and gardenias throughout the room. It looks like the play is home, and making the room feel like our home. This is the first time that I've rehearsed at the LAByrinth office. There is something special about having our own space to work. 

Well - got to go to rehearsal.

Goodnight,

Padraic