Living in the Asylum
This show is turning into something that I think is hitting people’s nerves. I’m certain that the story we are telling is crystal clear; that our characters and ensemble are creating a rich fabric that unfolds as perfectly as we can make it. If our first two previews gave me any indication, it wasn’t until opening night that my expectations went out the window. Opening night’s audience (July 13) was engaged and were hanging on every word spoke. I’ve never had so much audience feedback during a performance: people yelled, clapped, talked back, and informed...
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July 13, 2012. 219 years ago to the day that Charlotte Corday stabbed Jean-Paul Marat in his tub. Our opening night at the Brava Theater. We’ve had two preview performances; last night we had a standing ovation. The audience was singing with us during the curtain call. Thrilling. I can’t wait to see what unfolds tonight at the show. I love working with such a talented group of...
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