Amphitryon Rehearsal - April 25, 2006

Observations (Pre-Rehearsal):

• Set is basically completed
• Doors, windows, paint, vines, etc
• Spoke with set designer about the set
• Balcony is a design that is not commonly used
• Stage manager and Director discuss their notes
• Director plays with lighting
• Masks are now painted
• blocking has been taken off the stage
• Actors circle up
• NOTES
• Timing of the opening night
• Be careful, respect the work
• dont come altered
• Pronouncing practice
• Practice for speed
• Play "YES" game

Action Begins:

• 3rd Dress Rehearsal
• Masks, dress, etc
• Go through the entire performance
• Last night before they have an audience

This performance seemed to have a great deal of energy. There was still not lighting effects or sound effects, but the actors took it very serious. I decided to leave early this evening so I wouldn't see the whole production. I hope my notes helped you to have an insider's look into the rehearsal process. Being involved in a production takes much more work than I would've thought.