Today we rehearsed scenes 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Saturday morning, 10am-1pm

I felt much better after today’s rehearsal - I felt like we made strides with John’s unhinging/break in he and Madeleine’s second “date” and in the final scene when he’s in the car with Suzan. This is the moment where all of his thoughts and emotions and ANGER have completely bubbled up and he let them out - he’s also chugged vodka; once I said that to the actor, he let loose in an amazing way. We were glued to him.

Today the actor that plays Alex brought in some amazing vegan sourdough bread that he baked, and our Stage Manager brought in some cookies from her cookie swap the day before. I mean, how lucky are we?!

At this time, we are sticking with keeping different locations in distinct areas of the stage and working transitions without blackouts and, at times, with the character leaving once space and going directly the other (without leaving the stage) for the next scene. The Stage Manager doesn’t like it, but I feel good about he decision. Even if we change it later on with lighting and sound, I’m proud of myself for sticking with my choice and what I feel is right without being swayed. This seems in line with the intention of the play. This isn’t to say I don’t want input; I feel we all speak up in rehearsals, and I encourage the actors to tell me where they feel an impulse to move, react, etc.