We are concentrating on doing runs of the play now and it feels like it’s in really good shape. I have been working on finding the right Jazz music for the start of both acts and during the scene changes. I have played music in the rehearsal room, experimenting with different tracks during the run through. It is much easier to try the music in the room when they are running the scenes so that you can feel if it works with the play, rather than playing it at home and therefore out of context.
It is important to add layers of detail after having watched the run through of the play and to always keep an eye and ear out for whether the story of a particular scene, section, or even line is crystal clear for the audience. I have found that one of the most important things when directing is to be able to watch the same scene over and over again with fresh eyes.One important detail that we have layered in to the work on the play is that the actors must always be aware of their environment. The first act is set in a public space whereas the second act is set in more of a private space. Sometimes the actors shout too loud in the first act or are not discreet enough and we will remind them of their ‘immediate circumstances’ in this case, that they are in a public place.
The actors are really flying with the fast paced sections of the play, so much so that one actor got poked in the eye whilst they were moving manically around the stage…..! The difficulty is that if one beat or word is dropped it can actually destroy the rhythm of the scene. There is quite a lot of pressure in this respect and the cast have commented on how important it is that they are 100% alert when doing this play and how difficult it is to do when they are tired.
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