We had our read-thru on Sunday night, at my house. It took us two hours to read through the whole thing. One important thing I noticed about the script is that LaBute takes the time to write in any PAUSE or BEAT that he wants the actors to take. I think that it's going to be very important that we follow those directions explicitly. There is no intermission and I really would like to keep the play to one and a half hours TOPS. It's hard to make people sit for much longer than that. I don't think it's going to be a problem though! All in all, it was an excellent read-thru! I think we're all excited.
The first rehearsal was last night, at the Waynesboro Boys and Girls Club. Marcus works there. We had some trouble securing a rehearsal space... so we chose the BAGC at the last minute yesterday. Hopefully we'll have something permanent worked out before the next rehearsal... We're in negotiation with Ampersand and Madison Monroe... I should hear back from them soon!
I started building the boxes yesterday. Claire suggested that I leave them solid black and add handles. I think she's right. The designs may be distracting, plus it would make the job of constructing them much easier! The handles will involve some router action, but I think I can get it done! That's the good thing about working with some experienced and intelligent people, they give good advice!
We had our production meeting last night as well. It went great. Everyone is excited and very helpful. I think we're going to have T-shirts made for the crew; solid black with white letters, denoting the racial slur of their choice! It'll be funny. Lights will come from MBC probably... we need to come up with a sound system. No major concerns here!
The rehearsal was great! We blocked the first two scenes and came up with some interesting "business" for the actors to do. I'm gonna have to update my props list. Even running through the scenes twice has given an increase in pace. I think it's gonna be great.
Here are some pictures from last night's rehearsal.
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