Notes from run of "Will"

Scene 1;

Lights:  fade the wash to 5, don't just flip it to 5.

We need to place an arrow on the stage.

Learn your lines!!!

Lucy, keep your sword arm straight.

"Come along, my dear." is to Anne.

Anne when you are singing, look at the silhouettes.

"By your will"  -- be a little shocked, Anne.

QUIET BACKSTAGE, EVERYONE!!!

"Don't hit me" good - Gilbert

Will, make a choice when to use your hands and when to keep them still.

The hankie is on the prop table, Anne -- put it in your pocket.

Scene 2:  We need to move the Shakespeare family downstage.

Mr. Cottom -- enjoy the Latin a lot.

Great entrance, Will and Gill.

AY-VON 

Rabbit hunt should be an adventure for Richard -- Will, make it exciting.

When all the Shakespeares are on stage, think about the stage picture.  Let's see you all and DON'T UPSTAGE ANYONE!!!

Better on "Clottin' Cottom" -- you can go further than this.

Richard, call your mother "mother" or "momma"

Scene 3

Good, Walter Museum.  Nice attitude from patrons.

Make sure we have enough cups.

Patrons, laugh that John is hiding.

Walter M. needs a bit of water in his cup.  Actors, remember the cups have a drink in them.  Act accordingly.

This was a nice scene.

Scene 4:  Stay on the "bridge"

Will, choose when to use your right hand.

Great exit, Anne.

Stay on the strips for street and bridge.  Well sung.

Use the pillars on the bridge to hide, Will and Anne.

Scene 5:  we need water in the bowl and a cup for Will.

After washing, Joan, put the basin and stool away.  Move stage right a bit, Mary.
"There's hope still"... plead with the audience.

Music should come in faster.

Scene 6:

Prudence, find stillness.

"Cat got your tongue . . . my name's Kit"  this is a joke.
Actors -- come in on your cues.
Fade the music after the actors start to set up.  Use the pillars.

Actors should use wine glasses, not tavern mugs.

Kit and Will, come downstage for your conversation.  Prudence, keep looking at Kit.
Actors, don't touch the Bible.

More drama on "Feats of daring," etc., Kit.

DO NOT UPSTAGE THE FOCUS OF THE SCENE.

Scene 7:

Diction!  Blue dress should be there.

I'll go to the play whether he will or no.  Anne -- don't turn upstage.  Say it to the audience.

Scene 8:  Everyone should have an instrument, except those who have other things.

Make a nice arrangement of yourselves, Will and "boys".

Pee thing good, Walter.

Make the V tighter, Actors.

Samuel D. -- hit the lion with the sword.  Lots of sound, Lion.

Actors, shake your heads in pity at Pyramus's pain and sadness.

Pick up the cues.

Actors -- good taking your bows.

Scene 9:  Everyone should  have boots.

I missed the next few scenes for interviews.

Scene 12:  Try to fit in to the Shakespeare house.  Watch where you are!!  Make a nice picture.

Cheat to the audience.

Scene 13:  Arrange yourselves in interesting clumps.
DO NOT UPSTAGE THE SCENE!!!!


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