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My next project is underway. I am both directing and choreographing a new play:
War Bride by Samantha Macher. It feels a little bit like I would imagine standing on the wing of an airplane would, or perhaps leaning out over the Grand Canyon. There are so many opportunities for failure and a crash and burn and it could be terrifying BUT it is instead absolutely invigorating. I can see this play in my head--the beauty and devastation of the characters, the pictures that they make on stage, the music in their voices and the way that their individual characters interact to make this tale come alive. I love collaboration and have managed to assemble a group of wonderful actors that are jumping right into it with me. We had our first real rehearsal on Tuesday and while it was immensely productive, was also so much fun. We talked and explored and worked through tiny details of the characters, going back and forth on the details that are in the script, and those that we feel should be; the playwright is still revising and is a vibrant part of the discussion and process. We answered some questions, left some open and all in all set the stage for some magic to happen. We shot a teaser as well on Monday and even that made my heart sing. I love to create and I think I'm finally open enough to let wonderful opportunities find me and to recognize them as such when they appear.
Many more posts to follow. The show is being produced by SkyPilot Theater in association with The New Works Initiative at Hollins University. It opens August 11, 2012 at TU Studios in North Hollywood, CA.
Click on the link to check out the theater and the current production,
Earthbound, An Electronica Musical
SkyPilot Theatre
