behind the scenes

Whilst managing this production is satisfying it doesn't give one much time to blog. However, safe to say the production is in full swing. I only get the chance to dip into rehearsals at the moment but it was clear from the read through that we are involved in something very exciting. The actors now have lovely office chairs to play with which I self-assembled yesterday, (I was very proud), and whilst the Production Meeting last night threw up a few health and safety issues I believe I have found a way to get everyone out in the event of a fire and not spoil Charlotte's beautiful design. The money is all in, the flyers and posters are in progress - and the image still puts shivers down my spine - all in all a good end to a full week. All I need is an office! I have bounced around from Chapter's wonderful Wi-Fi, to Sgript Cymru, to the Chapter office and theatre, the bank and even to the rehearsal room. No place to call my own though!! Well, I will be doing my DSM part very soon and, from the looks of it, the rehearsal room is the place to be!

My contribution to the blog was always going to be more of a practical nature than an artistic one I really do enjoy having that overview of the whole production. Sitting back and watching rehearsals, or listening to the cast's questions at the Assembly, the discussions on the design last night at the Production meeting. Each little thing adds more to my concept of what the finished product. I get a great satisfaction in knowing that all of the admin is running smoothly, sad though that may be, not because I care about accounts - but because I know it will allow all of the good stuff to happen with ease. Mainly, I am pleased to have a complete company as Dave, our lighting designer joined us last night for the first time bringing with him a few difficult questions and an equal amount of great ideas. I really feel we can make clear progress on all fronts now.

I don't envy Dave and Charlotte the technical drawings though!!