Very good rehearsal last night, especially Act 2. While there will always be things that can be better, I think it's a pretty good sign when we're down to pacing and topping lines and not reblocking entire scenes.
As I mentioned last night, let your confidence show on the stage. All ten of you know the show well enough to cover for each other when someone trips up on a line or misses some blocking. We know that's going to happen occasionally, and the mark of a good show (in my opinion anyway) is when someone covers that spot and nobody is the wiser other than us.
I was also very pleased with the additional little ad-libs I saw from most of you last night. I don't mind those getting dropped in as long as they are more subtle in nature since anything larger may affect the actors around you.
For tonight, let's see if we can quicken the pace on the first scene. If we can shave 2-3 minutes off of that scene, then the entire show is going to have a great pace, which I think will keep the audience on the edge of their seats waiting for the next punch line or gag. Cheryl will be backstage the entire show tonight, so we shouldn't have any prop issues or costume delays.
Don't forget to let Carla know when you want to use your two comp tickets for the show (email pconover@entouch.net), and make sure you remind your friends and families to come see this very funny show.
See you all tonight at 6:30; let's see if we can hit a 7:30 curtain.
Tracy
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