Open Wardrobes

Yes, I know, it sounds really schmultzy, doesn't it? But it is true - after several weeks of rehearsing together, for many of us trying to portray a family onstage, we are as a cast becoming one. It is part of the magic of theater: you can start with a group of people who have never met, and by the end of the run it is hard to all say goodbye. Playing the father Briant in Greens it is I think natural that I feel closest to the members of my "family," but I feel that as a whole we are coming together. Onstage the interactions between family members are growing; offstage the relationships are as well. It is a joy to watch everyone develop in their part.


It has also been interesting to see the "behind the scenes" thoughts of others through their blogs. Writer and director Claudia writes here about the positive energy in the rehearsals. Jessica, who plays my wife Aleena, writes here about recent rehearsals, with some nice commentary by Will, who plays our neighbor Noel. And last but not least, Kate the Water Spririt Merrow writes here as well, including a very fitting haiku poem. It is humbling to read their words, and funny how others always seem to perceive my performance in a better light than I do! Anyway, what else to say but that this has been a wonderful experience so far and I look forward to tonight's rehearsal.