We had our second of three rehearsals for this ten minute play last night. Some of my problems I solved, only I find them replaced by new ones. I think it'll end up alright, but I wish there was more TIME.
James sat in on this rehearsal...which he'll sit in on each scenes rehearsals process at least once for quality control purposes. I've always had a real respect for his opinion so it was good to have him there.
I MEANT to spend the first bit simply going over blocking, which was to be really simple. What ended up ACTUALLY happening was a forty-five minute stop/start with blocking. Not what I intended and I the notes I gave throughout probably didn't land as well as they could've. James talked to me at break and mentioned that and suggested just letting them run so they get a a head of steam going. Take notes. Pick and choose which ones to give.
I was frustrated with myself because I hate being directed like that. When there's TOO MUCH stop/start where you can't even incorporate the notes because the director stops you. Infuriating for an actor! BUT it's good to catch something like that early on so it can be corrected.
The next rehearsal will be spent adding a little sound, making sure the story and the acting is drawing me in, and and freeing up the actors. They're doing a good job of playing and I don't want them to keep that. But there's a little way to go still with pace/actions/builds still that need to be hammered out.
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