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Our Second Reading
I can't believe it's been over two weeks since I last updated this blog! Between co-producing Théâtre du Monde's screenplay reading series and working on a new script, I simply haven't had the time.
Our second reading went supremely well, and what a relief after a few prior mishaps: computer difficulties, a flooded rehearsal room, a couple of last-minute cast changes. We were in a wonderful space, Studio Dance Théâtre et Musique, in Paris' 11th arrondissement. Susannah Farrow's script, Apocrypha, tells the story of an angel banished to Earth for committing a crime against the Almighty and his struggle to find the key to his salvation. It's an action-packed high concept script with lots of sword fighting, most of which we didn't stage. Nevertheless, director Fawn Wilderson-Legros and our top-notch cast managed to get across some of that energy.
The best part for me as a writer was the discussion afterwards, which ran a full 38 minutes! (I know because I videotaped it). People had strong opinions - both positive and negative - and they voiced them in an impassioned manner. It was the kind of conversation people usually have after seeing a movie, so clearly this story, with its rich subject matter, touched a nerve. People were so into it we had to force them to go home so we could clean up!
Our next reading is on June 29th, featuring a script of mine called Bad Feng Shui. I'm getting both excited and nervous. Rehearsals start next week. I'll let you know how things progress.
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