Day Three

Howdy,

The work is going very well. Again, the willingness to explore the work in more detail is really enriching the play. We went through about 13 pages on our feet. We discovered a shared moment of levity which supports why Bo and Ruthie belong together. 

We have most of the 'props' or set pieces in the rehearsal room. The bed is larger than before. It is twice the size of the workshop production. More in the spirit of a 'honeymoon' bed and what Scott was imagining. There is a moment or two that have to be rediscovered because of the size of the bed. However, the freedom of the size of the bed has really helped to support some new playing between the actors. Playing...good word for the work so far. It has been a very open process.

Regarding deepening the process, Andrea Haring has offered to come in Saturday to work on dialect. Thank you.

Also Jamie D. is committing to the physicalization of Ruthie - using the information generously shared by Jewdee. The benefit of going into production with the same cast that developed the play... is that they can really build on the foundation.

Scott went last night to an event for Off-Broadway Producers talking about partnering to produce. Scott talked about the importance of knowing your partner, that it is like a marriage and you need to trust them. There were some stories of difficulties shared but in our case the story is positive because Alchemy's support of the play and team that developed the project and with LAByrinth, not to paint too perfect a picture - there are issues - but ultimately the company is squarely about the work. And the work is what connects us. That spirit is true in the room.  The other thing they talked about is that the more people that get involved in producing something the more the expectation grows for the size of a show. This information reaffirmed with Scott that it is a great thing that we are pairing the show down to what is required in the physical production. It demonstrates a commitment to the play and trust in the work.

Goodnight,

Padraic