Ok, so I realize that I haven't posted in a while, and I have a pretty good excuse (other than the fact that I had a little lack of inspiration). Since some time last fall I have been very busy with our local community theater group and most recently our production of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." My friend Truman chose this show as his directorial debut. I decided to sign on with him as assistant director since it was his first show and I knew this one would be an undertaking. Also, it just happens to be one of my all-time favorite stories. I have read the book and watched the movie countless times. (The 1995 BBC version, mind you. Colin Firth is Mr. Darcy!) I wanted to make sure it was done right! :)
The show closed Saturday night, May 4th, and I must say this has been one of my favorite casts of which to be a part. Each show becomes a little family of sorts as you share this common experience. No one else can fully understand your bond, your jokes, etc. I very much enjoyed getting to know each actor, and I can't tell you how proud I was to watch them grow over the course of the rehearsals! We even had one fella who was so nervous at auditions that he just shut down. Truman gave him a non-speaking role to help get his feet wet, and man did he blossom right before our eyes! We had several other folks who had never done anything with us before, and it was such a blessing to be around them and be a part of their experiences. They inspired me and uplifted me. It's also fun to be around old friends as well. You sit around and tell stories and memories from past shows, almost like a family reunion.
I spent a lot of time backstage this show with hair, make-up and costuming. This, mind you, is not my usual area of expertise, but it allowed me to really bond with this cast. I enjoyed it immensely, especially the young people. I vowed a few years ago that I wouldn't work with a bunch of teenagers again due to all of their drama. We call it drama drama (get it????). Anyway, these guys and gals were an exception. For the most part they were very responsible and they all had a good work ethic. Their parents should be very, very proud of them. I am.
My theater friends are some of my best, and I always enjoy being around them. Each show just makes that circle of friends a little larger. Although the rehearsals were looonnngggggg, it was well worth it! Pride & Prejudice will go down as one my favorites.
The show closed Saturday night, May 4th, and I must say this has been one of my favorite casts of which to be a part. Each show becomes a little family of sorts as you share this common experience. No one else can fully understand your bond, your jokes, etc. I very much enjoyed getting to know each actor, and I can't tell you how proud I was to watch them grow over the course of the rehearsals! We even had one fella who was so nervous at auditions that he just shut down. Truman gave him a non-speaking role to help get his feet wet, and man did he blossom right before our eyes! We had several other folks who had never done anything with us before, and it was such a blessing to be around them and be a part of their experiences. They inspired me and uplifted me. It's also fun to be around old friends as well. You sit around and tell stories and memories from past shows, almost like a family reunion.
I spent a lot of time backstage this show with hair, make-up and costuming. This, mind you, is not my usual area of expertise, but it allowed me to really bond with this cast. I enjoyed it immensely, especially the young people. I vowed a few years ago that I wouldn't work with a bunch of teenagers again due to all of their drama. We call it drama drama (get it????). Anyway, these guys and gals were an exception. For the most part they were very responsible and they all had a good work ethic. Their parents should be very, very proud of them. I am.
My theater friends are some of my best, and I always enjoy being around them. Each show just makes that circle of friends a little larger. Although the rehearsals were looonnngggggg, it was well worth it! Pride & Prejudice will go down as one my favorites.
Great show, I really enjoyed it! Thanks for all your time and effort!
ReplyDeleteIt was a true pleasure to work with you again.
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