First off, I'm so proud of the way you guys nailed Act II last night after being off "just a wee bit" on Act I. We'll chalk that up to a bad rehearsal (everyone is entitled to one, right?), and just let it go.
Line notes from last night have been sent to everyone except Jill (she starts getting them tonight), Olivia (we fixed hers on the spot) and Josh (if I have to explain why...). Please let me know if you have any questions on what was sent. We will do the same through next Thursday's final rehearsal. BTW, most of you are very close to word perfect, and I am very grateful for the hard work you've all put in to get to that point.
Pacing was a bit better in Act II last night, but it can still be faster. As I demonstrated to some of you between the two acts last night, don't wait for someone to hit a mark to deliver your line unless it's imperative that person be in a specific spot first. Eventually the movement will match the dialogue and we'll be spot-on, but if we rehearse it so that we wait, then that's how it will happen when we open.
One note on set construction: We will be finishing the set painting and doing a backstage cleanup on Saturday. The core hours will be 10-2, and there will be plenty of work for everyone between painting, sorting tools and parts, and general cleanup. I'd like for you to have a spotless and spacious backstage area for the show, and we can only have that if we get enough people helping us on Saturday.
Let's have a great final "regular" rehearsal tonight before we get into tech week on Monday. Only 8 days til opening night!
Tracy
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