Busy Busy

From our first read-through it's been non-stop Servant action, with planning, rehearsals and stress taking up every minute of our days. Surely all this hard work is paying off?

Well from the look of our Act One run through, it seems as if all the frustration hasn't been for nothing. Much to the Production Team's surprise, the cast arrived at the rehearsal with lines learnt and enthusiasm in abundance. It was just the lift we needed to get us thoroughly excited and confident for the weeks ahead, prompting much (metaphorical) back-slapping and high-fiving.

The rehearsal process thus far has focused on individual scene blocking and character development. Our first rehearsal consisted of the cast creating for their characters back-stories, memories, typical nights out and favourite songs, ranging from Money, Money, Money by ABBA to No Scrubs by TLC via a healthy dose of Beyonce. The Production Team seem to draw a disproportionate amount of pleasure from getting the cast to sing these songs to themselves as a rehearsal warm-up. There's nothing like someone screaming an out-of-key version of Single Ladies to get everyone in the mood for THEATRE.

The space at Seven Arts

Also in the last two weeks has been the Production Team's visit to Seven Arts, our venue for the play. Getting a sense of the space has not only helped us get very excited, it's provided us with a basis for the set, the designs of which are coming along nicely. Costumes are also on the agenda, so it will be corsets and ruffles from here on in. Dilemmas on the staff front have left the Directors also in charge of designing and making the set, as well as designing and sourcing the costumes. But what can we say? If you want something done properly, you'll have to do it yourself!

Another exciting development is the planning of our fund raiser which will be coming soon. Further updates to follow.

Ben looking dramatic