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A satisfying experience
Aug. 26th, 2005 07:50 amSo, last night, I had my last runs of Lying Valet and Lost Princess. During the evening, some of the actors who had seen it earlier in the week went out of their way to come up to me and tell me how much they liked the Lost Princess. I was so very pleased. One went as far as to say it was one of the best children's theater production they ever saw at MDRF. I was damn honored that anyone would say that.
My actors have done VERY well. I am very proud of them. Unfortunately, last night was the only time I will ever be able to see the full show again. It runs at 2:00 at Gatehouse and I have to be at the Fortune stage for my 2:30 show. I will watch the opening a few more times if I can, just to gauge the crowds (and cause I am particularly proud of that part), but they are doing fine and don't "need" me anymore, and, as a director, there is a time that you have to let the show go and just be what it is.
SO GO SEE LOST PRINCESS! With kids or without. I have always been of the belief that you have to entertain the adults just as much as the kids (why I don't like Barney much...no humor for adults, while I can STILL watch a bunch of Sesame St. or the old Electric Company and laugh). There is some acrobatics, some "musical soundtrack", and a whole lot of fun. Please support these guys and all their hard work.
Next, I went to see the final dress run of the Scottish Play. Their directors were well supportive for their actors as well, providing for them the security they needed for a good show. Though none of you will ever get to see the dark and enveloping version that I saw (blood in floodlights is cool), I do very much recommend that production as well. There are some stunning performances in it. The directors did a great job. There are moments that, hopefully with the ongoing run, will go away, but they are small and insignificant glitches and will not undermine your overall enjoyment.
I got home at 11:20, in bed by 12, and up at 5:00 am to work. I will sleep well tonight and should be able to go to bed by 10 as I should for the run.
I am so very excited about this season. YAYEE!
My actors have done VERY well. I am very proud of them. Unfortunately, last night was the only time I will ever be able to see the full show again. It runs at 2:00 at Gatehouse and I have to be at the Fortune stage for my 2:30 show. I will watch the opening a few more times if I can, just to gauge the crowds (and cause I am particularly proud of that part), but they are doing fine and don't "need" me anymore, and, as a director, there is a time that you have to let the show go and just be what it is.
SO GO SEE LOST PRINCESS! With kids or without. I have always been of the belief that you have to entertain the adults just as much as the kids (why I don't like Barney much...no humor for adults, while I can STILL watch a bunch of Sesame St. or the old Electric Company and laugh). There is some acrobatics, some "musical soundtrack", and a whole lot of fun. Please support these guys and all their hard work.
Next, I went to see the final dress run of the Scottish Play. Their directors were well supportive for their actors as well, providing for them the security they needed for a good show. Though none of you will ever get to see the dark and enveloping version that I saw (blood in floodlights is cool), I do very much recommend that production as well. There are some stunning performances in it. The directors did a great job. There are moments that, hopefully with the ongoing run, will go away, but they are small and insignificant glitches and will not undermine your overall enjoyment.
I got home at 11:20, in bed by 12, and up at 5:00 am to work. I will sleep well tonight and should be able to go to bed by 10 as I should for the run.
I am so very excited about this season. YAYEE!