Opening night is history.
Director, Christopher Weaver's instincts to add humor were spot on. The audience loved it. Opening night is usually filled with families, good friends and fellow actors, which automatically offers a friendly and supportive audience. Due to the work done for some recent reunions and subsequent re-connecting on Facebook many former high school classmates of Joe LaChappelle were also in attendance creating an extremely friendly atmosphere.
Joe, playing the part of Henry Drummond, couldn't have done any wrong in our eyes...even if he had, but he didn't. In the lobby I heard one patron saying that the guy playing Drummond was born to play that part. Indeed, Joe had called it a "bucket list" role for him right from the start. But of course, Joe couldn't and didn't do it alone. The entire cast (which follows) did a wonderful job. Christopher finessed parts that would barely be noticed into several delightfully quirky, funny moments. The exchanges between Drummond and all others in the courtroom scenes were appropriately intense. I'll discuss some of what I consider to be bright spots in a future post.
The Cast:
Joseph Scott Anthony: E K Hornbeck
Jerry Borths: George Sillers
James Booth Burr, Jr: Matthew Harrison Brady
Toby Weiner Dolinka: Mrs. Sarah Brady
Frances Gentile: Mrs. McClain
Shiloh Gilbert: Melinda Loomis
William Handy: Rev Jeremiah Brown
Mary Howing: Mrs. Blair
Andrew Howing: Timmy Blair
Peter Huschilt: Mr. Bannister and Elijah
Silas Kachman: London Rueters News Man, Photographer, Harry Esterbrook, Bollinger, Hot Dog Vendor
Michael Kohlenberger: Bertram Cates
Joe LaChappelle: Henry Drummond
Jim Lax: Jessie H Dunlap
Candy Novenski: Mrs. Loomis
Clara Osbeck: Rachel Brown
Todd Osbeck: Mayor
Michael Phelp: Tom Davenport
Joey Riedy: Hurdy Gurdy Man and Reporter
Bob Rose: George Meeker
Kitty Slasinski: Mrs. Krebs
Sam Vandersluis: Howard Blair
Gary Walker: Judge Merle
Jurors: Ray Gautreau, Russ VanAllen, Dan Brooks, Keenan Foley, Mark Moran, Mike Rose, Alan Petkus, Bud Thompson, Bradford Winkler, Esq., George Noyes, Ron Vetter, Jeff Thomas, Ed Phelps, David Atkinson
Community theater is well-represented in the Grand Rapids area, but Heritage Theatre Group is just one of several groups. While operating on a shoestring budget, they have managed to provide wonderful opportunities for our local actors, directors, stage managers and production staff. At the same time they provide entertainment opportunities, reasonably priced and very well done.
There are seven performances left, and I encourage you to attend one of them. You will not be disappointed.
Just to entice you, here's a YouTube clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnlV5FYMH68
And here is a link to a review in the Grand Rapids Press: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/07/review_clever_lines_and_humoro.html
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS...
What a difference a couple of weeks makes. Yeesh! The last time I visited the rehearsal for "Inherit the Wind", they were hammering out blocking details and working, re-working the scene with Brady on the witness stand. Mrs. Krebs was filling in as the Greek Chorus, and they were "off book", but calling for lines pretty frequently. While the dialog between Drummond and Brady is riveting, the "acting" that makes it come to life has moved forward exponentially.
Not an actor, never want to be an actor, can't imagine being an actor. The work they do is amazing. "Amazing" is a much too frequently used word to describe things that, well...AREN'T. This is.
I sensed some frustration tonight. I would be frustrated, too. Calling for lines with a week to go must be genuinely frightening, or at least, unnerving.
After a grueling 3 hours, director, Christopher Weaver had 20 minutes worth of notes made during the run-through. Virtually every actor, plus the Greek Chorus, had a mention, but he likened it to the sculpting of the Michael Angelo. You start with a hammer and chisel, and end up with a tiny brush and fine detailing tools. Well, he's equipped with the detailing tools, and the cast is adjusting. I am, however, curious how they remember the detailed instructions that he gives. They obviously, make the necessary notes in their books, but they are "off book", so I don't know how they can remember the changes/corrections.
To the cast who check this blog: You are all STUPENDOUS! WONDERFUL! AWESOME!
It's easy to think of Terri Foley, the stage manager, as the ultimate mother figure. But, don't be fooled. She is one extremely organized, very thorough person. She, too, has a keen eye for detail.
I teared up during one of Rachael's big moments. The young woman playing her is Clara Osbeck. Michael Kohlenberger as Bertram Cates is believable as the charged teacher, Rachael's love interest, and a man questioning his faith. Joseph Anthony as E.K. Hornbeck is so very good, he has the tenor of the character perfect. Perhaps Christopher would call it something else, remember--I know nothing about acting, but I know what I love. Joe mentioned early on that he had been hoping to have a shot at the Reverend Brown. Well, Bill Handy is the Reverend Jeremiah Brown, and is wonderful in that role. His big scene, when he's preaching to the townspeople, is pretty perfect, too. Jim Burr as Matthew Harrison Brady is fresh off a knee replacement, but he is spellbinding in the scene when he breaks. Joe is, well.....Joe IS Henry Drummond.
I've thought alot about the fact that, while the Scope's Monkey Trial was the starting point, the playwrights, Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, made it very clear that it is a piece of fiction, not journalism, or history either for that matter. People have spent countless hours ripping the play apart for it's inaccuracies, but it was never intended to be an accurate depiction of the Scope's trial.
Taken for what it's worth, the play stands very nicely on it's own. It may seem, to some, to be making light of, and even, ridiculing the Christian faith. I think, rather, that it shows how even the well-intended can fall into a "head" knowledge without "heart" action, and that legalism is not ever an appropriate response.
Opening night is Thursday, July 29.
To all of Joe's friends: You will not be disappointed.
Not an actor, never want to be an actor, can't imagine being an actor. The work they do is amazing. "Amazing" is a much too frequently used word to describe things that, well...AREN'T. This is.
I sensed some frustration tonight. I would be frustrated, too. Calling for lines with a week to go must be genuinely frightening, or at least, unnerving.
After a grueling 3 hours, director, Christopher Weaver had 20 minutes worth of notes made during the run-through. Virtually every actor, plus the Greek Chorus, had a mention, but he likened it to the sculpting of the Michael Angelo. You start with a hammer and chisel, and end up with a tiny brush and fine detailing tools. Well, he's equipped with the detailing tools, and the cast is adjusting. I am, however, curious how they remember the detailed instructions that he gives. They obviously, make the necessary notes in their books, but they are "off book", so I don't know how they can remember the changes/corrections.
To the cast who check this blog: You are all STUPENDOUS! WONDERFUL! AWESOME!
It's easy to think of Terri Foley, the stage manager, as the ultimate mother figure. But, don't be fooled. She is one extremely organized, very thorough person. She, too, has a keen eye for detail.
I teared up during one of Rachael's big moments. The young woman playing her is Clara Osbeck. Michael Kohlenberger as Bertram Cates is believable as the charged teacher, Rachael's love interest, and a man questioning his faith. Joseph Anthony as E.K. Hornbeck is so very good, he has the tenor of the character perfect. Perhaps Christopher would call it something else, remember--I know nothing about acting, but I know what I love. Joe mentioned early on that he had been hoping to have a shot at the Reverend Brown. Well, Bill Handy is the Reverend Jeremiah Brown, and is wonderful in that role. His big scene, when he's preaching to the townspeople, is pretty perfect, too. Jim Burr as Matthew Harrison Brady is fresh off a knee replacement, but he is spellbinding in the scene when he breaks. Joe is, well.....Joe IS Henry Drummond.
I've thought alot about the fact that, while the Scope's Monkey Trial was the starting point, the playwrights, Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, made it very clear that it is a piece of fiction, not journalism, or history either for that matter. People have spent countless hours ripping the play apart for it's inaccuracies, but it was never intended to be an accurate depiction of the Scope's trial.
Taken for what it's worth, the play stands very nicely on it's own. It may seem, to some, to be making light of, and even, ridiculing the Christian faith. I think, rather, that it shows how even the well-intended can fall into a "head" knowledge without "heart" action, and that legalism is not ever an appropriate response.
Opening night is Thursday, July 29.
To all of Joe's friends: You will not be disappointed.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE!!!
The ticket line for Heritage Theater Group is 616-234-3956. It is open from 1-5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
For "Inherit the Wind" the front row will be row "E" as the stage for this play comes a bit forward. Middle seats will be #s 106-107.
You may purchase over the phone with a credit card.
See you there!!
For "Inherit the Wind" the front row will be row "E" as the stage for this play comes a bit forward. Middle seats will be #s 106-107.
You may purchase over the phone with a credit card.
See you there!!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
2 HRS 12 MINUTES TO GET 21 MINUTES
Oh my! Such hard work! Who knew?!?
My granddaughter, Ally, and I attended rehearsal again last night. Only four actors were in attendance: Jim Burr (Matthew Harrison Brady), Gary Walker, (the judge), Kitty Slasinski (Mrs. Krebs), and Joe. They worked and reworked, and yes...RE-reworked the courtroom scene that has Brady on the witness stand.
This particular part of the play has Henry Drummond showing in varying degrees amusement, frustration, anger, and more. Joe is working hard to follow Christopher's direction and by CW's direction, Joe's own instincts.
Christopher throws directions, like "Try it, if it's not right, we'll throw it out!"
"If you don't know what to do, do less!"
"So much pacing is weakening your examination of Brady!"
"Wait to lay down the book."
"Big gesture toward Cates right there."
"Wait to pick up the rock."
And to Brady:
"Don't fold your arms quite so soon."
"No big breath there, it stops the momentum."
Whew!
To my eye huge progress is made. They go over small sections repeatedly. Trying first one thing then another. Before calling it a night, Christopher calls for one last run through. They start where Drummond calls Brady to the stand and end when the judge excuses him. On this night they have spent 2 hours and 12 minutes working on 21 minutes of play.
It must be both exhausting and stimulating. I find it riveting.
Note: Next rehearsal will be the designer's run-through, which means, beginning to end, without stopping, so the sound, lights, costume and set designers can see the flow and the requirements.
My granddaughter, Ally, and I attended rehearsal again last night. Only four actors were in attendance: Jim Burr (Matthew Harrison Brady), Gary Walker, (the judge), Kitty Slasinski (Mrs. Krebs), and Joe. They worked and reworked, and yes...RE-reworked the courtroom scene that has Brady on the witness stand.
This particular part of the play has Henry Drummond showing in varying degrees amusement, frustration, anger, and more. Joe is working hard to follow Christopher's direction and by CW's direction, Joe's own instincts.
Christopher throws directions, like "Try it, if it's not right, we'll throw it out!"
"If you don't know what to do, do less!"
"So much pacing is weakening your examination of Brady!"
"Wait to lay down the book."
"Big gesture toward Cates right there."
"Wait to pick up the rock."
And to Brady:
"Don't fold your arms quite so soon."
"No big breath there, it stops the momentum."
Whew!
To my eye huge progress is made. They go over small sections repeatedly. Trying first one thing then another. Before calling it a night, Christopher calls for one last run through. They start where Drummond calls Brady to the stand and end when the judge excuses him. On this night they have spent 2 hours and 12 minutes working on 21 minutes of play.
It must be both exhausting and stimulating. I find it riveting.
Note: Next rehearsal will be the designer's run-through, which means, beginning to end, without stopping, so the sound, lights, costume and set designers can see the flow and the requirements.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
A RUN-THROUGH
My granddaughter, Ally, and I attended the rehearsal for "Inherit the Wind" on Wednesday evening, 6/22/10. It was held in one of the rehearsal rooms at Spectrum Theater, part of Grand Rapids Community College.
I had a chance to meet and chat very briefly with some of the cast members. Kitty Slasinski, is playing Mrs. Krebs; Francis Gentile, playing Mrs. McClain. I had met Mary McGuire-Howing earlier. She is playing the part of Mrs. Blair. Mary's son is also cast in the play, and is playing the part of Timmy. Different women with different lives and different reasons for being in theater, and completely enjoyable to watch. The young woman, Clara Osbeck, who plays the part of Rachel Brown, is doing an extraordinary job.
Rehearsals are scheduled so that everybody doesn't have to be there every night, all night, but tonight everyone is scheduled. Things were a little late getting started as the costume woman, Valerie, was there to measure everyone.
The plan was to do a run-through from beginning to end. We left at the end of act 2, but Ally has become a fan. She'll be at opening night. Even an eleven-year-old can appreciate hard work.
The director, Christopher Weaver, was coaching the delivery of lines, and helping them to understand what they, and their audience, should be feeling. He's continuing to tweak the blocking. Joe has said that blocking is ongoing, that it can be changed even after a play has opened. It's challenging, because they are rehearsing in a small room without props.
None of that, however, prevents this group of actors from working hard to get it right. Stage manager, Terri Foley, read the parts of Bert Cates, and the judge, but she works so hard at it, that things move along smoothly even with missing actors. Jim Burr, playing the part of Brady, is still in recovery mode after knee-replacement surgery, but makes the most of a tough situation. He's getting around with a walker on stage, and icing the knee when seated.
For all our Godwin friends--put it on your calendar. Plan on attending! Don't miss it! You'll love watching Joe. He's more than believable as Henry Drummond. It's very clear that he's been working, but more than that, even with the stops and starts we were hanging on his every word.
At right: young man in foreground is Sam Vandersluis, playing Howard Blair, gentleman in center is Jim Burr. Jim is playing Matthew Harrison Brady and is recovering from knee-replacement surgery.
In this photo L to R: Toby Weiner Dolinka, playing the role of Sarah Brady; Bob Rose, playing the part of bailiff, George Meeker; Terri Foley, stage manager; William Handy, playing the Reverand Jeremiah Brown.
Kitty Slasinski, who plays the part of Mrs. Krebs has brought popcorn to share with the members of the cast.
I had a chance to meet and chat very briefly with some of the cast members. Kitty Slasinski, is playing Mrs. Krebs; Francis Gentile, playing Mrs. McClain. I had met Mary McGuire-Howing earlier. She is playing the part of Mrs. Blair. Mary's son is also cast in the play, and is playing the part of Timmy. Different women with different lives and different reasons for being in theater, and completely enjoyable to watch. The young woman, Clara Osbeck, who plays the part of Rachel Brown, is doing an extraordinary job.
Rehearsals are scheduled so that everybody doesn't have to be there every night, all night, but tonight everyone is scheduled. Things were a little late getting started as the costume woman, Valerie, was there to measure everyone.
The plan was to do a run-through from beginning to end. We left at the end of act 2, but Ally has become a fan. She'll be at opening night. Even an eleven-year-old can appreciate hard work.
The director, Christopher Weaver, was coaching the delivery of lines, and helping them to understand what they, and their audience, should be feeling. He's continuing to tweak the blocking. Joe has said that blocking is ongoing, that it can be changed even after a play has opened. It's challenging, because they are rehearsing in a small room without props.
None of that, however, prevents this group of actors from working hard to get it right. Stage manager, Terri Foley, read the parts of Bert Cates, and the judge, but she works so hard at it, that things move along smoothly even with missing actors. Jim Burr, playing the part of Brady, is still in recovery mode after knee-replacement surgery, but makes the most of a tough situation. He's getting around with a walker on stage, and icing the knee when seated.
For all our Godwin friends--put it on your calendar. Plan on attending! Don't miss it! You'll love watching Joe. He's more than believable as Henry Drummond. It's very clear that he's been working, but more than that, even with the stops and starts we were hanging on his every word.
At right: young man in foreground is Sam Vandersluis, playing Howard Blair, gentleman in center is Jim Burr. Jim is playing Matthew Harrison Brady and is recovering from knee-replacement surgery.
In this photo L to R: Toby Weiner Dolinka, playing the role of Sarah Brady; Bob Rose, playing the part of bailiff, George Meeker; Terri Foley, stage manager; William Handy, playing the Reverand Jeremiah Brown.
Kitty Slasinski, who plays the part of Mrs. Krebs has brought popcorn to share with the members of the cast.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
REHEARSAL WITH CAST MEMBERS
The definition of digest is: to obtain information, ideas, or principles from; assimilate mentally; to arrange methodically in the mind; think over,to arrange in convenient or methodical order; to condense, abridge, or summarize.
I spent the evening of June 2 observing the cast of “Inherit The Wind” at their second rehearsal. I’m still digesting it.
As I observed the group of people coming together to rehearse I was taken with what a diverse group they were—young, middle-aged, older, a couple, a student, an entrepreneur, a pastor and his wife (the movie star, the professor and Mary Ann, here on Gilligans Isle).
The room became electric. As the size of the group grew the buzz grew, too. Each person arriving brought their own special something to the group. It was evident as each person arrived they were leaving behind whatever the day had held for them, stresses, exhaustion, busyness. Coming together, there was a comraderie evident among the group. This is local theater. These folks are doing this because it gives them joy, it fulfills a need for them, and it shows. Each actor works to get it right.
On this evening they are working on courtroom dialog. Joe, as Henry Drummond, is grilling Brady. The townspeople are assembled as spectators in the courtroom, and are referred to as the “Greek Chorus.” Director, Christopher Weaver, works with them to help get the level, volume, and rise and fall of their reactions to match, and enhance, the action on the witness stand. Each one makes notes in the margins of “the book” marking what and where their reactions are needed. Christopher directs them like a choir, encouraging, tempering, shushing. He’s excited and clearly communicates his vision.
Joe says that the director is in charge until the performances begin, then the stage manager takes over. In fact, he told about one play where the director went to Chicago on opening night (yikes!). Tonight the part of the judge is being read by stage manager, Terri Foley. She is a woman of many talents, organized, and anticipating the needs of the group. This cast will be in good hands when the performances begin. Terri is also responsible for communicating pertinent information to all of the cast members. I think she must LOVE having email to do this!
I have no way to measure, or compare, but this seems like a successful evening to me. They are not required to be “off book” until July. Seems like Joe is about where he should be for that to be doable. Because at the moment, dialog is sometimes being paraphrased, the cues are hard to catch occassionally, and blocking work is being put off until there is a designer to build the set, but in all, this cast seems well on their way.
Our differences are what make us interesting to one another. The vocation we choose combined with our avocation(s), our relationships, our faith (or lack of), and our history meld each of us into the unique person we become. Even superficially, one can see that this is a cast of interesting, unique and fun people, all doing something they love.
I spent the evening of June 2 observing the cast of “Inherit The Wind” at their second rehearsal. I’m still digesting it.
As I observed the group of people coming together to rehearse I was taken with what a diverse group they were—young, middle-aged, older, a couple, a student, an entrepreneur, a pastor and his wife (the movie star, the professor and Mary Ann, here on Gilligans Isle).
The room became electric. As the size of the group grew the buzz grew, too. Each person arriving brought their own special something to the group. It was evident as each person arrived they were leaving behind whatever the day had held for them, stresses, exhaustion, busyness. Coming together, there was a comraderie evident among the group. This is local theater. These folks are doing this because it gives them joy, it fulfills a need for them, and it shows. Each actor works to get it right.
On this evening they are working on courtroom dialog. Joe, as Henry Drummond, is grilling Brady. The townspeople are assembled as spectators in the courtroom, and are referred to as the “Greek Chorus.” Director, Christopher Weaver, works with them to help get the level, volume, and rise and fall of their reactions to match, and enhance, the action on the witness stand. Each one makes notes in the margins of “the book” marking what and where their reactions are needed. Christopher directs them like a choir, encouraging, tempering, shushing. He’s excited and clearly communicates his vision.
Joe says that the director is in charge until the performances begin, then the stage manager takes over. In fact, he told about one play where the director went to Chicago on opening night (yikes!). Tonight the part of the judge is being read by stage manager, Terri Foley. She is a woman of many talents, organized, and anticipating the needs of the group. This cast will be in good hands when the performances begin. Terri is also responsible for communicating pertinent information to all of the cast members. I think she must LOVE having email to do this!
I have no way to measure, or compare, but this seems like a successful evening to me. They are not required to be “off book” until July. Seems like Joe is about where he should be for that to be doable. Because at the moment, dialog is sometimes being paraphrased, the cues are hard to catch occassionally, and blocking work is being put off until there is a designer to build the set, but in all, this cast seems well on their way.
Our differences are what make us interesting to one another. The vocation we choose combined with our avocation(s), our relationships, our faith (or lack of), and our history meld each of us into the unique person we become. Even superficially, one can see that this is a cast of interesting, unique and fun people, all doing something they love.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
REHEARSING
Joe is currently playing a hobbled actor with a tailbone/rollerblade incident, and a roofing nail into the foot accident. But, the memorization work continues. Act I is pretty much nailed down, and he's working on some of the longer pieces from Act II, which includes the scenes where he goes after Matthew Harrison Brady pretty intensely.
I was curious why he would be jumping around and not just pushing forward learning the lines as they come. Joe says that some passages are less comfortable to articulate than others. They are different in tonality, inflection, and emotion. They require more work to make them feel totally original and totally his. When they're finally right, he can comfortably move on, but not before. When they're done right, he can hear and feel it in their delivery, and then repetition is the key to any measure of confidence.
Joe mentioned something that I wouldn't have considered relative to the learning of lines. He pointed out that we all have a vocabulary which is uniquely ours. We're comfortable with it. We speak it fluently. When you start using unfamiliar words, or combining them in unfamiliar ways, it can feel awkward. That's acting and that is what he does.
Note: 5000 may be the number of words a typical person uses. When it comes to vocabulary, it is important to distinguish between the words someone understands, and the words they actually use. An average adult with English as a first language understands between 50,000 and 250,000 words. Some people with very large vocabularies, such as Winston Churchill, have been estimated to understand up to 400,000 words. Most people actually use about 10% of the words they understand. So a person who understands 50,000 words probably uses about 5,000. Shakespeare used about 29,000 words in his plays & sonnets, so we might estimate that he had a vocabulary of 290,000 words. There are at least 475,000 words in the English language, with some estimates as high as 1,000,000. And there are thousands added every year (Twitter, anyone?). So, there’s a lot to learn. (from Wikipedia)
Joe discussed becoming tongue-tied. It is an actor's bane, and can cause the rhythm and momentum of the moment to be lost. (Think Perry Mason in the midst of one of the cross examination zingers. Stopping to repeat a line wouldn't have been acceptable, and that is why live TV all but died.) Jim Burr is the actor who will be playing the part of Brady. I wondered if the two of them might be rehearsing together outside of the scheduled rehearsals. It turns out that Jim will be taking a little time off to have one of his factory-installed parts replaced. Here's hoping the new knee is better than the original!
Perhaps during recovery and rehab there will be some Brady/Drummond sessions. Joe has promised to stay off the rollerblades until after the performances, which sounds like a wise decision.
There might still be jurors needed. They are nonspeaking roles and will not likely be required to rehearse until the week before the performances, but would be required to be available for all performances. This could be your golden opportunity!
I will be attending a rehearsal tonight, and that will be the subject of my next post.
I was curious why he would be jumping around and not just pushing forward learning the lines as they come. Joe says that some passages are less comfortable to articulate than others. They are different in tonality, inflection, and emotion. They require more work to make them feel totally original and totally his. When they're finally right, he can comfortably move on, but not before. When they're done right, he can hear and feel it in their delivery, and then repetition is the key to any measure of confidence.
Joe mentioned something that I wouldn't have considered relative to the learning of lines. He pointed out that we all have a vocabulary which is uniquely ours. We're comfortable with it. We speak it fluently. When you start using unfamiliar words, or combining them in unfamiliar ways, it can feel awkward. That's acting and that is what he does.
Note: 5000 may be the number of words a typical person uses. When it comes to vocabulary, it is important to distinguish between the words someone understands, and the words they actually use. An average adult with English as a first language understands between 50,000 and 250,000 words. Some people with very large vocabularies, such as Winston Churchill, have been estimated to understand up to 400,000 words. Most people actually use about 10% of the words they understand. So a person who understands 50,000 words probably uses about 5,000. Shakespeare used about 29,000 words in his plays & sonnets, so we might estimate that he had a vocabulary of 290,000 words. There are at least 475,000 words in the English language, with some estimates as high as 1,000,000. And there are thousands added every year (Twitter, anyone?). So, there’s a lot to learn. (from Wikipedia)
Joe discussed becoming tongue-tied. It is an actor's bane, and can cause the rhythm and momentum of the moment to be lost. (Think Perry Mason in the midst of one of the cross examination zingers. Stopping to repeat a line wouldn't have been acceptable, and that is why live TV all but died.) Jim Burr is the actor who will be playing the part of Brady. I wondered if the two of them might be rehearsing together outside of the scheduled rehearsals. It turns out that Jim will be taking a little time off to have one of his factory-installed parts replaced. Here's hoping the new knee is better than the original!
Perhaps during recovery and rehab there will be some Brady/Drummond sessions. Joe has promised to stay off the rollerblades until after the performances, which sounds like a wise decision.
There might still be jurors needed. They are nonspeaking roles and will not likely be required to rehearse until the week before the performances, but would be required to be available for all performances. This could be your golden opportunity!
I will be attending a rehearsal tonight, and that will be the subject of my next post.
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