Directors Notes Issue 10

As that red nosed muppet of a manager, Alex Ferguson, once said “we’re now entering squeaky bum time”. He was talking about that end of the season feeling, when Man United get overtaken by Arsenal, but for us, it’s the realisation that our days in the safe confines of the rehearsal room are coming to an end and that soon the unforgiving mistress of the stage will take hold.

Three rehearsals left. Three hundred lines still to be learned. Three sisters still to dress. The cast are doing well however and I’m confident that we will peak on November 30th. As Director, I’m struggling with some of the technical issues. Does green eye shadow go with green taffeta? Do windows open inwards or outwards? That sort of thing. Never has the phrase “It’ll be alright on the night” seemed more apt.

The crew are coming together nicely, Team Rankin have put a model of the set together including models of Charles and myself. All I can say is, you’ve been watching too much South Park guys. Jean is adding to her props collection with every rehearsal. Still looking for a breast pump though [NOTE TO WEBMASTER: REMOVE POLICALLY INCORRECT JOKE THAT FOLLOWS] [REMOVED]. Clothes for the wardrobe are the next big challenge.

We also have a prompt, so big hello to Sarah Jane and here’s hoping you have nothing to do.

We’re doing a workshop on Sunday morning. Despite Craig’s sarcastic comment that this was just an excuse for an extra panicky rehearsal, we’re actually doing this so that we can practice some of the more physical scenes, such as costume change and the mad scene at the end of Act 1 (I wish I had a more descriptive way of describing that scene, but “mad” will have to do). Hope to see everyone there at 11am.