Dear Friends,
A few castmates had some post-production reflections I’d like to pass along:
Robert Spencer (Feste):
Last words, mmm, let me think. Oh, yes, I VOW NEVER TO WORK WITH KEVIN RICH AGAIN!!! Just kidding!
Seriously, I am so missing everyone already. This is one I would love to have played much longer. I feel I was just beginning to reach that level of [...]
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#51: Castmates’ Parting Thoughts
February 9, 2008 – 5:32 pm
#50: The Question of Malvolio
February 8, 2008 – 7:23 pm
Dear Friends,
A recent comment contained an excellent question:
“I couldn’t figure out the “purpose” of Malvolio in the play. His character and the sub-plot on him seems to me to be “filler” to make the play “the right length.” What am I missing?”
I have a few thoughts about this. Here goes:
First of all, Shakespeare broke from [...]
#49: Snowflakes
February 8, 2008 – 6:43 pm
Dear Friends,
The hardest thing about closing the show last weeked was that we felt it had just arrived. Which isn’t to say that our performances on opening weekend weren’t good– it’s just that it usually takes about five performances in front of audiences to really feel like you’ve hit your stride. This is probably why [...]
#48: Show’s Over, Blog Isn’t
February 4, 2008 – 6:23 pm
Dear Friends,
We closed our show yesterday– and I have no time to write about it! But I promise to catch you up later this week– so check back. Thanks!
kr
#47: No Such Thing as Late for Work
February 1, 2008 – 9:37 pm
Dear Friends,
This morning we performed our final of four student matinees to a packed, enthusiastic audience. It was great to see how many turned out, considering the snowstorms we’ve been having. I carpool with a castmate from Kenosha, and it took a good thirty minutes just to get to the highway. Bad weather is nerve-wracking in the [...]
#46: Thanks!
January 30, 2008 – 11:03 pm
Dear Friends,
Just a quick thank-you to the surprising number of you that I’ve run into after shows who have said such nice things about this blog. Thanks for reading! And a few of you even complimented my eyebrows! I still haven’t gotten used to them…
One specific shout-out, to my former neighbors, John and Sara, who I discovered unexpectedly [...]
#45: Ladies and Gentlemen, There are Beads on the Stage
January 30, 2008 – 10:53 pm
Dear Friends,
During our matinee this morning, my bracelet broke.
There’s a point in the play where I find a beaded bracelet on the ground and put it on. Shortly after that moment, I’m challenged to a fight by Andrew and Sir Toby, and Toby grabs my arm. Well, today, that broke my bracelet, and we both heard [...]
#44: New Shoes
January 30, 2008 – 10:43 pm
Dear Friends,
This is such a quick run– our show closes on Superbowl Sunday. Want to know what I’m doing on Monday?
Conrad Cantzen Shoe Fund
Program Description
In 1945, actor Conrad Cantzen bequeathed his estate to The Actors Fund with the stipulation that it should be used to help actors purchase shoes so they did not appear [...]
#43: I’m Back, Hello, Sorry
January 30, 2008 – 10:37 pm
Dear Friends,
Ack! Once again, my apologies for the infrequent posting lately. I don’t have internet at home, for one thing (I know– can you believe it? It’s like I’m some sort of caveman or something) and there’s no access at the theater. Plus I’ve started on several other projects: I’m teaching two classes this semester at Carthage, [...]
#42: Wigged Out
January 25, 2008 – 4:07 pm
Dear Friends,
So busy! 12-hour days, hourlong commutes and no computer access at the theater have prevented me from posting, but here’s a quick note to tell you that tech week is almost over, and it’s gone very smoothly. The show looks great. We perform in front of a preview audience tonight, and we open tomorrow.
I [...]
