There comes a point in
every production where all elements become simultaneously inches away from
completion. It is customary at this time
for the people involved to get a little more stressed and a little more nervous,
however this is paralleled with an almost tangible sense of excitement. It’s like the sound of an orchestra warming
up or the thudding of dancers rehearsing leaps behind the curtain, you know
what’s coming but have no idea what to expect.
It’s the Christmas Eve feeling.
I have always be the
kind of person who has already felt all the gifts under the Christmas tree, has
found all the secret hiding places in the house and come Christmas Eve I am pretty
sure what I will be opening. Terrible?
maybe, but it’s a trait that has never been shaken. As such I would love reveal all that will be
experienced in our upcoming production of The Last Yankee, especially the
beautiful set design by Jamie Vartan, however I can’t and I won’t, for now all that
I will say is that audience member will be using a new entrance to the auditorium.
Today music from the
show was projected for the first time through The Print Room offices; everyone spoke
in hushed voices as the actors completed final rehearsals and there was a very
serious conversation about a Ping-Pong ball.
Also, regular guest to our theatre will be relieved to know that the
fruit bowl has been replenished and the bucket is currently holding sweets
rather than apples, thankfully that apparent health kick was fleeting.
The Last Yankee is set
to be a very proud achievement of The Print Room and the company involved, with
tickets selling at an unprecedented speed.
I’m already bracing for the many “I’m sorry we’re completely sold out,
no, com…plet...ely sold out” conversations that are sure to happen within a couple
of weeks.
Some sneaky rehearsal
pictures to follow…
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