I’m only a handful of rehearsals in to the process and already I’m being told my method of working has got the whisper mill working overtime. So, my plans working then!
I don’t want to say too much give things away but i will confirm and deny some rumours.
1.Yes, my cast were all set a research task, you can see some of Matt’s research in his post on the Rivals. This has been invalauable for us to get a more distinct and fresh perspective on the whole play and period.
2. Yes, my cast have been asked to use the correct form of address. I’m referred to as Mr. Nicholson in rehearsals which i find very entertaining but i obviously use it for them also. I find it lends a formality which is peculiar to us but would have been common to our characters, so i thought i’d ask my cast to try it.
3. Yes they are required to dress correctly for Sunday rehearsals, but i shan’t say in what.
4. Yes, this play will have my characteristic quirk to it, it wouldn’t be mine truly if there wasn’t one! I don’t want to say too much but for those who saw my previous work Loveplay, there will be elements of that present and my excellent wardrobe mistress Miss Fielding has some very marvellous ideas on how to present the costume.
5. And finally, yes, my cast are not allowed to watch other rehearsals. The element of surprise is entirely mine!
I hope that has piqued your interest to what happens behind my very closed rehearsal room doors. Suffice to say we’re all having a smashing time creating the play - i’m currently working on the soundtrack!
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