Because you're my favorite
Sorry to my 4 or 5 (five? look at me getting all full of myself) loyal readers that I haven't blogged. We opened the show this week. And that means that I left out all of the painful rehearsal stuff that comes along with the infamous "end-of-my-career" phase of rehearsal. Suffice it to say that Tara and I were both freaked out that not only would we destroy our careers, but that we would never learn our lines. And here's the thing with that. This play provides a unique challenge for actors. Not only is it set on adjoining balconies with 90% of the action taking place with the two of us talking together from our own balconies, but we are also largely talking about the same things for most of the play. It's a miracle that we know what scene we are in, much less our lines. But we spent a lot of time outside of rehearsal working on the play. I usually don't have to do that. I'm very fortunate that I just remember words, but with this...it's been challenging.
But we now know our lines (more or less) and it's been great having an audience. The thing about "comedies" (and I put comedies in quotes because not everybody thinks domestic violence and crippling social anxiety are funny) is you really need feedback to know what is funny. I honestly had no idea how this play would be received. I'm sure it will trigger some folks, and amuse others. I hope it doesn't bore anybody. But like every play I do, I won't be happy until people throw their underpants onstage. (Side note: this has never happened. 2nd side note: I have never been happy. 3rd side note: Please don't throw your undies at us-- unless your name is Halle Berry).
But we've had two performances and it's been well received. We are still learning what this thing is. It's funny, and authentic, and a little bit raw. I will say that I am super proud of the fight scene. I have choreographed dozens of fights, but this one is special. As a fight choreographer, I have only three criteria: Is it safe? Is it cool? Does it tell a story? Yes, yes and yes. It's controlled, dope, and on point. Super happy with it.
Long story short--come and see this! I'm proud of it and I think that it will hit you in the feels. All the feels. And if you are in theatre in any way, this Thursday we are having an industry night where you can see the play for $15. So, take advantage of that and come on out.
But we now know our lines (more or less) and it's been great having an audience. The thing about "comedies" (and I put comedies in quotes because not everybody thinks domestic violence and crippling social anxiety are funny) is you really need feedback to know what is funny. I honestly had no idea how this play would be received. I'm sure it will trigger some folks, and amuse others. I hope it doesn't bore anybody. But like every play I do, I won't be happy until people throw their underpants onstage. (Side note: this has never happened. 2nd side note: I have never been happy. 3rd side note: Please don't throw your undies at us-- unless your name is Halle Berry).
But we've had two performances and it's been well received. We are still learning what this thing is. It's funny, and authentic, and a little bit raw. I will say that I am super proud of the fight scene. I have choreographed dozens of fights, but this one is special. As a fight choreographer, I have only three criteria: Is it safe? Is it cool? Does it tell a story? Yes, yes and yes. It's controlled, dope, and on point. Super happy with it.
Long story short--come and see this! I'm proud of it and I think that it will hit you in the feels. All the feels. And if you are in theatre in any way, this Thursday we are having an industry night where you can see the play for $15. So, take advantage of that and come on out.
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