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More snow and more snow and more SNOW! I am heartily sick of snow. And it is only January - we've got at least another two months, maybe more of this snow-thaw-freeze cycle. Pain in the ass.
I went to rehearsal last night - and we've been adding the last bits - they ran the whole thing twice - the first act is almost 50 minutes, and the second just over half an hour. Good length for a show aimed at the under-10 crowd. I think if they get the first act to about 40 minutes or so, it will be perfect. And the duet Hansel and Gretel sing is GORGEOUS. I love these two kids - adorable, appreciative, and so damn good. I've got to cover a stool tonight, and I have only one more costume piece to create - and a tutu to locate. Tiara is bought - and given over to the actress who wears it.
The witch got hysterical and hates her costume. I finally convinced her that the costume is perfect for the character and she is wearing it. But gods, the drama! I am never costuming her ever again. It helped that one of the other actresses saw it as I put the last hooks into it and gushed how amazing it is. If you don't want a costume that makes you look like a witch - DON'T AUDITION TO BE THE DAMNED WITCH! The costume is perfect. It is the same style as the other Woodcutter's family, and is perfect for her type of wicked witch. But she was in tears because it makes her look too "hippy" - for gods sake you are WITCH who lures in CHILDREN with a candy house to EAT them! You should look well-fed.
The StepMother almost had to bring the twins - they are about four and a half months, now, and because of the snow, her regular sitter couldn't get there to take them. And her husband and older sons were up in Maine skiing. She just had her daughter (8) and the twins. But one of the other actresses daughter volunteered (she's in her twenties). We got running commentary via text messages from her (we've had three crying jags, one (false) poopy diaper scare and three rounds of feedings in the last half hour) through out the rehearsal. I've entertained the twins - one or both of them - a few time during the rehearsal process, and they are sweet, but man, I do not envy SM - I know, these being her fifth and sixth children that she is an experienced mom, but wow. Six kids under ten - five of them boys. I can't even imagine.
One more week and this show is finished - and I get to turn my creative energy in a new direction.
I went to rehearsal last night - and we've been adding the last bits - they ran the whole thing twice - the first act is almost 50 minutes, and the second just over half an hour. Good length for a show aimed at the under-10 crowd. I think if they get the first act to about 40 minutes or so, it will be perfect. And the duet Hansel and Gretel sing is GORGEOUS. I love these two kids - adorable, appreciative, and so damn good. I've got to cover a stool tonight, and I have only one more costume piece to create - and a tutu to locate. Tiara is bought - and given over to the actress who wears it.
The witch got hysterical and hates her costume. I finally convinced her that the costume is perfect for the character and she is wearing it. But gods, the drama! I am never costuming her ever again. It helped that one of the other actresses saw it as I put the last hooks into it and gushed how amazing it is. If you don't want a costume that makes you look like a witch - DON'T AUDITION TO BE THE DAMNED WITCH! The costume is perfect. It is the same style as the other Woodcutter's family, and is perfect for her type of wicked witch. But she was in tears because it makes her look too "hippy" - for gods sake you are WITCH who lures in CHILDREN with a candy house to EAT them! You should look well-fed.
The StepMother almost had to bring the twins - they are about four and a half months, now, and because of the snow, her regular sitter couldn't get there to take them. And her husband and older sons were up in Maine skiing. She just had her daughter (8) and the twins. But one of the other actresses daughter volunteered (she's in her twenties). We got running commentary via text messages from her (we've had three crying jags, one (false) poopy diaper scare and three rounds of feedings in the last half hour) through out the rehearsal. I've entertained the twins - one or both of them - a few time during the rehearsal process, and they are sweet, but man, I do not envy SM - I know, these being her fifth and sixth children that she is an experienced mom, but wow. Six kids under ten - five of them boys. I can't even imagine.
One more week and this show is finished - and I get to turn my creative energy in a new direction.
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So, the witch wanted to what, look sexy for a kids play? *snort* Methinks she was cast most appropriately.