We are very happy to have Chris our musician and Gabi, the all important 3rd Novice, back with us. Here they are at the start of the rehearsal, looking very relaxed. Unaware of the work that we were going to have to go through!
I played the 3rd novice first, to show Gabi what she needed to do. It was a bit chaotic, but we got through it ok.
The three novices preparing recovering from the first tumble, and about to embark on the crazy chase routine.
Each position is vitally important, as everyone has to know where they need to be at all times on the stage, so that the skips, trips, bumps, falls, scares, fights, escapes and scurries can be co-ordinated with each other.
The narrator is also on stage, separate from the action, but needing to co-ordinate her moves through it.
Focus is all important. The novices must communicate what they are looking at, actions must be direct and clear.
Always in character, always emotive.
This is not us at the end of the rehearsal, but we probably felt like it!
So many things going on at the same time.
Me trying to direct and participate at the same time. Fail. Quick get in the proper novice!
The tea kettle started to suffer from an achy arm after spending quite a long time in position while we re-jigged the action.
Novices wait patiently (ish) whilst the stage is set for their entrance.
The priest also has the task of sitting still while we try to co-ordinate all of the other chaotic action that is going on.
The badger waiting to find out her next move. Does anyone know what it is?
Zany looks worried.
No it isn't a stick up. It's an actor entertaining himself whilst waiting for their moment to enter the action.
Maybe next time!
The novices peer excitedly at their new housemate.
Another actor entertaining herself.
Hmmmm.
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