Well, I feel a little strange creating a blog, but be assured, I am only doing so because it will fulfill a course credit for my Doctorate, and that it isn't a result of over inflated ego or vanity (not that I think that of anyone else's blogs, mind you, but anxiety tends to rear its head at the strangest moments).
Is it too trendy to say "BEST DAY EVER!!!!"? I am so happy to be a part of this production, and even more excited to actually get a rehearsal process! My experiences with Phantom and Les Miserables (though marvelous) were each based on about a week and a half of rehearsals with the stage manager and dance captains, a put in rehearsal and then off it went. We actually started the day with a meeting with Equity (I still don't understand most of what they are talking about) but it was nice to feel that there were actually names and faces of people you can contact if need be. Then we had a cast meet and greet, and I have to admit to being terrified that I might not find people that I would enjoy (especially as I have created such lovely relationships from my past two shows, and thought I couldn't possibly be that lucky again), lo and behold the room was filled with delightful, energetic and funny people. The creative team all seemed enthusiastic and not jaded with all the time they have spent with this project (if they are, they hide it very well), and we actually sat back and discussed the show and the design... this may seem silly that I am excited about all of this, but it really is a first for me when it comes to productions on this scale. (The only other time I experienced something like this, was when Cameron came and cleaned house during my Broadway run of Les Mis, and we actually got to do a round table and in depth discussion with John Caird and really were given some great insights to the show)
After all of this rehearsal on the first scene began, and I must say I honestly expected to just be plugged into the same formula that has been already used, but Antz sat us down and we did another talk through of character backgrounds. Once we got up on our feet, he really just gave us the shape and is encouraging us to fill it with our own interpretation.
I was made aware that I have a habit of falling into a North Country dialect (damn Secret Garden) and am having to tweak some vowels to improve my cockney accent.... /\ (that is so I will remember 'uh'... as in stuck and stumble... feeling a little overly nervous and stressed about it as I was informed today that I am the first American cast in this role.
Cheers
MB
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