I cannot stress the importance of the first read through. It sets the tone for the production. I'm delighted to report that after many months of preparation, meetings and casting, we had a sensational first reading.
At tonight's meeting we covered a lot of organizational issues: contracts, tax forms, costume measurements etc. We also read through the script for the first time as an ensemble. It is magical to watch a group of strangers embrace a common project and bring life to the words on the page. The actors were encouraged to make some bold choices and create instant relationships and characterizations. It was terrific.
I can usually tell how a project will progress based on that one reading. Tonight I saw a lot of committed people, taking chances and being playful and imaginative.
We are off to a great start!
At tonight's meeting we covered a lot of organizational issues: contracts, tax forms, costume measurements etc. We also read through the script for the first time as an ensemble. It is magical to watch a group of strangers embrace a common project and bring life to the words on the page. The actors were encouraged to make some bold choices and create instant relationships and characterizations. It was terrific.
I can usually tell how a project will progress based on that one reading. Tonight I saw a lot of committed people, taking chances and being playful and imaginative.
We are off to a great start!
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