Call backs are tonight.
Hopefully this trend of Samantha and I being on the same page continues for the casting process!!! We had practically the same thoughts about everyone who auditioned. We have a very similar vision for this production.
After our meeting with Mark yesterday I am very optimistic about where this is going!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
I blog when my playwright blogs.
As I sit on my uncomfortable futon, wearing my boyfriend's over sized sweatshirt, eating triscuits , and re-reading Apocalypse Plays for the 2394830948th time, I am beginning to worry about auditions tomorrow. But this is a different kind of worry-nervousness. I don't have the stress of memorizing a monologue or praying for a call back, I'm now Officially on the other side of the fence and I get to choose who I want to work with. This both excites and terrifies me. What if I make the wrong choice? What if I make the right choice!!
I do hope, however, a few more people sign up for auditions, as there are many many many spots open. Perhaps I'll post another facebook-status about this. I want to keep my options open, but not toooooooooooo open. Having too many people to choose is another can of worms, completely!
As I put on my director's cap once more, (though this time backed up by a wonderful playwright, a great stage manager, and a spectacular design team,) I am looking forward to embarking on this leg of the journey- casting these fantastic shows, and thus becoming a real-true-blue production!
I'll update after the initial audition process tomorrow, and awkwardly make my way through the game otherwise known as "call-backs"!!!!!
I do hope, however, a few more people sign up for auditions, as there are many many many spots open. Perhaps I'll post another facebook-status about this. I want to keep my options open, but not toooooooooooo open. Having too many people to choose is another can of worms, completely!
As I put on my director's cap once more, (though this time backed up by a wonderful playwright, a great stage manager, and a spectacular design team,) I am looking forward to embarking on this leg of the journey- casting these fantastic shows, and thus becoming a real-true-blue production!
I'll update after the initial audition process tomorrow, and awkwardly make my way through the game otherwise known as "call-backs"!!!!!
Monday, December 28, 2009
The Ups and Downs of Pre-Productionism
Just minutes after finalizing the dates of Apocalypse Plays, our lighting designer had to drop out of the production due to scheduling conflicts. Searching for new lighting designer didn't seem so problematic, considering we aren't going to be performing in a 'traditional' theatre space, and as luck would have it, our Fabulous stage manager found someone with experience to take on the role.
All seemed well and the team moved onward.
Things changed once again on Christmas Eve, when our set designer, Audrey informed us that she would no longer be attending Western this year, and would in fact be leaving to go to another school for awhile. Luck smiled upon our little production again, as Audrey wouldn't be leaving until the end of January, so she would still be able to contribute to our team. We're in the process of locating an assistant-set designer for her, so that they may take over when Audrey leaves.
Last night, I had a dream that Kayley, our Stage Manager, dropped out of the production completely. The moment I woke up, I frantically reached over to my bedside table and opened my laptop. As I signed into my email with my eyes still blurred from sleep, I prayed out-loud that I didn't just have my first psychic moment. The first email that pops up is from Kayley, and I didn't even bother reading the subject line. I knew, for certain, that I had indeed dreamed my worst fear into life. I opened the message with apprehension so thick you could cut it with a knife. And imagine my surprise/delight/relief/etc when the email was simply announcing our first production meeting. *sigh*
What I have learned from this is to remember I am not a psychic, I can't dream things into life, and that I would be seriously lost if it were not for the organization and awesomeness that is my stage manager, Kayley. She does all of this her shoulder in a sling, as she had surgery only a few weeks ago. Girl is a rock star.
Next Blog: I discovered themes in my own play! Like a real director!
All seemed well and the team moved onward.
Things changed once again on Christmas Eve, when our set designer, Audrey informed us that she would no longer be attending Western this year, and would in fact be leaving to go to another school for awhile. Luck smiled upon our little production again, as Audrey wouldn't be leaving until the end of January, so she would still be able to contribute to our team. We're in the process of locating an assistant-set designer for her, so that they may take over when Audrey leaves.
Last night, I had a dream that Kayley, our Stage Manager, dropped out of the production completely. The moment I woke up, I frantically reached over to my bedside table and opened my laptop. As I signed into my email with my eyes still blurred from sleep, I prayed out-loud that I didn't just have my first psychic moment. The first email that pops up is from Kayley, and I didn't even bother reading the subject line. I knew, for certain, that I had indeed dreamed my worst fear into life. I opened the message with apprehension so thick you could cut it with a knife. And imagine my surprise/delight/relief/etc when the email was simply announcing our first production meeting. *sigh*
What I have learned from this is to remember I am not a psychic, I can't dream things into life, and that I would be seriously lost if it were not for the organization and awesomeness that is my stage manager, Kayley. She does all of this her shoulder in a sling, as she had surgery only a few weeks ago. Girl is a rock star.
Next Blog: I discovered themes in my own play! Like a real director!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Here We Go!
Samantha Cooper first told me of her idea for Apocalypse Plays this summer while we were on vacation in Italy and Greece. I was immediately intrigued, as I had only embarked on two previous directing adventures, one of which was a 10 minute scene for a class required to graduate. The other was a co-directed a piece that was an adventure in and of itself, but I'll save that story for another entry.
That being said, while still being a total n00b at this 'directing' thing, I took Samantha up on her offer because I am absolutely fascinated with directing! On December 6, 2009 it became official, Apocalypse Plays would live to see the stage.
This blog will document my adventure from start to finish. The ins and outs, the ups and downs (hopefully not too many), the happy days and the just wanna punch a wall days.
I'm excited to for Winter Quarter 2010 to start, I'm so ready to embark on this journey!
That being said, while still being a total n00b at this 'directing' thing, I took Samantha up on her offer because I am absolutely fascinated with directing! On December 6, 2009 it became official, Apocalypse Plays would live to see the stage.
This blog will document my adventure from start to finish. The ins and outs, the ups and downs (hopefully not too many), the happy days and the just wanna punch a wall days.
I'm excited to for Winter Quarter 2010 to start, I'm so ready to embark on this journey!
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