WORKSHOP WEEK TWO: Thursday

11Mar10

I’ll be glad when this constant blogging comes to an end tomorrow. I’m not completely against the idea, but blogging every day is a little bit tiresome, if i’m honest.

So… uhh… We had our plotting and technical rehearsal today. This was an okay session, however, I felt like I didn’t learn enough of what was expected from me and how/if I should be controlling the session as a DSM/SM or allowing free reign to the creative types. Yes, experiencing it on a small scale gave me an idea of what it’s like – but whether that idea was correct or not, I have no idea. Logically, I suppose I would hand it over mostly to the director and designer, whilst keeping an eye on time and breaks, but if that had been confirmed it would have been a lot more helpful.

Today was also good because I got to have a wee shot on the Congo, which I love. The Congo is like a WILD HORSE, once you have shown it who is the boss it wil be FIERCE, but also LOYAL. People should be more understanding of the Congo.

OH OH OH, also had a wee chat with Rachael today about Sweet Sorrow. Turns out a formal design has been scrapped; Graham McLaren (our director) wants it to be more organic like most devised shows. I haven’t worked on a show with a process like that as part of the Stage Management team so it shall be a good, EDUCATIONAL experience. Fun times.

Laura