Rehearsal Room Notes: Week 2

Rehearsals are well and truly underway.

Working in the Hampstead Theatre Rehearsal room, the Michael Frayn Space, the board room and the lobby, each play group started working through the scripts. It is important the cast work through the whole of their play before going back to work on specific areas to make sure it every actor is comfortable with working as part of a cohesive whole. Acotrs must be aware of who they share the stage with, and respond to subtle shifts in positioning to ensure that for the audience the play looks satisfying and complete.

Many groups have scheduled additional rehearsals to make sure every production receives the commitment it deserves. With only one month until technical week, there is a lot to get through.

But it's not all work and no play.. For the first time since casting, most of the actors joined the writers and directors for a few drinks in the Swiss after rehearsals. Some of us stayed until kicking out... definitely a success of a night.

Stephanie