After an (almost) fully-costumed run-through on Sunday last, to get the feel, the flow and the timing, everybody, I think, went away with a feeling of excitement and anticipation. It all went pretty darn well. There were obviously little bits 'n' bobs that needed trimming or buffing and our three stalwart actors who have either come late to the parts or taken on a different role to that which they had originally signed up for, have done a magnificent job.
Mr B. - bless him again - and his good lady have also been beavering away on the set and have come up trumps again. We now have a portable bower for Titania and her faerie folk and some beautiful, illuminated trees for the woodland area. We have a set.
Jill and Chris were on site yesterday (Monday) and this is the not-quite-finished bower that Chris has constructed and Jilly has decorated...all in situ and looking glorious. You can't even see the piano.
More to do on Thursday, with the Dress Rehearsal, so the whole is really coming together.
And - ta-daa! - just one of the trees that will be gracing the area, which will also be lit by lanterns and some 'house' lighting.
Very pastoral.
We got to hear the music that's been selected. Each of the character groups - the Royals, the Faeries and Oberon and the Mechanicals - have a different piece that, we hope, reflects the mood of whole thing.
We have a small, but not insurmountable, problem in that we've been unable to procure the services of a tech person to do the honours with the sound/light stuff (that's about as technical as I get, I'm afraid!) but, as a badge that was given me during King Lear said, 'If it's not opening night, it's too early to worry'. (Thanks Jon...)
So I shall take that to heart and plough on regardless!
In all honesty, I think we've found it a real challenge to get this production ready in such a different space. Not challenging in an unpleasant way though, it's been a lot of fun trying to adapt our 'usual' style to a much (much!) more compact area...but I think we've got the dimensions embedded and won't be spending too much time sitting on the front row's laps!
Next job is to go and have a look at the Bike Shed Theatre, where we will be taking The Dream to they big city folks. Another very different space to which to adapt...but we're getting quite used to that now.
We're also hoping to adapt to a few other different spaces as the new year progresses; looking into one or two, which, I hope, will come to fruition this year. All depends upon several things...like availability for a start. But nothing is insurmountable...and if it's not opening night, it's too early to worry!!
Here's a small reminder as to what it's all about:
And, while we're in promotional mood, lest we forget, there's Hermia and Cobweb's other big night looming quite soon!
Deep breath then...and we'll see you on the other side...after opening night!
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