We have now had several complete run throughs of the show. It has gone really well. Everyone continues to grow and improve each week. Martin seems pleased with where the show is and everyone is beginning to really work together as a team. This is not to say that there isn't still work to be done. It can always get better and we still have a great deal of polishing to do as well as reaching a level of consistency that is acceptable. But things are going great.
We had the day off Sunday (yesterday) and Zander (Rooster) and I went and watched the Titans vs. Bears ball game on TV. Zander is a Bears fan so I don't think he had as much fun as I did but was great to have someone to watch the game with while on tour.
Today we had our final run through before we begin tech. Tech begins tomorrow. This is when we add in sets, lights, sound, props, etc. to the show. For a show of this nature it can be a very tedious process. Every move on stage has been mapped out and know has to be rehearsed so that scene changes happen quickly and safely and that light changes, sound cues, etc. happen in such a way that the audience isn't really aware of them. It is really amazing to watch if you haven't seen them before. The tech for us will begin about 1:00 in the afternoon and we will finish around 11:00 at night. And that is just ACT I. Then on Wednesday we will do the same thing for ACT 2. The last step is to add costumes and orchestra in our first and ONLY dress rehearsal on Thursday. All of this is a little overwhelming as last year we had more rehearsal on stage with all aspects of the show including 2 FULL dress rehearsals.
Needless to say everyone is a little anxious about putting it together but I have full confidence in our cast, crew and creative team. I know that it is going to be a fabulous show!
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