The past two rehearsals have been so great. The director asked me to take over both nights and I found myself taking charge to be quite easy. I got the chance to set out some of the blocking for one of the orphanage scenes. The director came and talked to me tonight and told me she was very pleased with some of the points I made during practice. I've found myself teaching the girls a lot of the same techniques I've learned in classes such as understanding the given circumstances of their character and the idea of not anticipating lines. I gave all the orphans the assignment of giving themselves a background story. How did they become orphans? What was their life like pre-Miss Hannigan? I've also taken the liberty to help the littlest girl in the show break out her mean side. That's been quite the experience!
Also! I actually got myself a small role in the show tonight. I get to be "Jeanie Johnson, the masked announcer." I'm actually thrilled to get to be helping put the show together AND getting the opportunity to be onstage no matter what the part. We have exactly 4 weeks until showtime. The girls have a deadline of memorization by July 1st. Here's to hoping we don't regret that date!
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