First Read-through

This morning we had our first read-through.

Everyone came on time and friends kindly read in the two parts we are yet to cast.

It was very promising. Most notable was the humour that came out even though most of the cast had not seen the script before. Wedekind allegedly complained that performances of the play in his lifetime were too dour and this is something I am very keen to rectify (it ties in with the view that the play is seen through the children's eyes).

[Photo: Wedekind's death mask]

Set Solution II

Yesterday we had our technical induction at the playhouse.

It was good to be able to walk around the stage and get a feel for the space. Our ideas for the set are starting to change and after our next meeting I imagine we shall have something more concrete firmed up.

I am keen to include some water on stage as I think this will make a nice focal point and is something tactile (and audible) for the characters to interact with. Rather than a pillar stage left which we decided would be overkill we are now toying with having Hanschen's loo there as a permanent feature with a rather oversized overhead cistern to balance our stage right tree.

I also think a nice idea would be to have Wendla's gravestone on stage from the very beginning of the play.

Dates announced

The Playhouse has announced our dates! Student shows get whichever week is left over once the professional shows have been programmed.

Oxford Week 6

Performances:

Wednesday 28th May.......7.30
Thursday 29th May..........2.30, 7.30
Friday 30th May...............8.00
Saturday 31st May...........2.30, 7.30