Reflections....

Another show is over. Another cast bade fond farewells to the RTP stage. This production brought a lot of new faces and new lessons for both the cast and myself. I discovered how truly amazing kids are when you give them the challenge of Shakespeare's language. I love the children of RTP. Every show brings me a new appreciation for theatre and for children. Although I am a bit exhausted from directing for now, I look forward to finding another stellar script for a summer show.

Brush up and Pre-Second Weekend

Tonight was brush up. We went with a somewhat serious run through for brush up tonight. I figured with all of the kids and most of them being new or unfamiliar with the stage, we didn't need to take a chance in causing any disasters this weekend do to shenanigans during brush up. The actors did well and are enthusiastic about their second weekend. We'll see how they feel come 5:30 tomorrow.

BTW, I can't believe I am almost done with my fifth children's show. I can't believe I've directed six show in two years. At least I think it's been six shows...

 I mean, I started working on Treasure Island in 2008 and then it went up in 2009. Then I had the summer show, Wizard of Wonderland. After that I started working on Kidsummer Night's Dream which went up this past February. And then there was this past summer's show, All I Really Need To Know I Learned By Being in a Bad Play. While performing in Richard III and working on this show (Hamlet or Does Father Reeeeeeally Know Best?), I directed Home for Columbus Civic. My goodness. I must be insane. 

First weekend

Well, the first weekend is over and, wow, it was awesome. The kids were amazing and the audiences really appreciated the show. I am truly proud of this production. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the cast and crew. I really appreciate all of the work and dedication that has gone into this show. The kids and parents have all put so much effort and have brought so much life to the show. So many things that have made this show great were presented and adopted by the actors. They really are such a brilliant cast.
I can't wait to see what happens next weekend.