"Four weeks, you rehearse and rehearse
Three weeks, and it couldn't be worse
One week, will it ever be right?
Then out of the hat it's that big first night!"
Cole Porter knew a thing or three about opening nights and the chaos that leads up to them.
Most of the set is done. Most of us hit our lines each night. Most of us have costumes and props ready to go. Most of... Things always get a little crazy as opening night approaches. With a complex set with complex changes, there are always going to be glitches. Like actors near castrating themselves on low tables in the dark during a blackout where things have been moved to new places. Or no handle on the door. With complex acting relationships between characters (and actors), there are always going to be nights that it "clicks" or doesn't. The trick is to keep moving and don't dwell. Trust that it will be there when the curtain goes up.
On the set of Nevermore it's the same. Actors with bruises, of body and ego. Director stressing, as directors do (especially newbies). Producers kibitzing, as producers do (as they're supposed to do). Crew just trying to stay alive and keep things moving. We have a talented cast. Perfect? No...which is a good thing. We have a talented director with a vision. A strong vision is essential, but can sometimes get in the way when there are snags. The set is lovely, but still a work in progress.
We open in 3 days. Whatever happens, it will be amazing!
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