Rehearsal Report: Into the Woods

Last night was our first rehearsal for Into the Woods. First rehearsals are always a strange night. It takes some time for most casts to get to know each other, especially a cast a large as this show (19 actors!). It is very similar to going on a first date... everyone's a little nervous, a little shy and everyone wants to make a good impression to all the artistic staff and fellow actors.

For rehearsal last night, we did our first sing through of the entire show. Then our music director, Janice Franklin, starting working number by number through the opening number. As a director, it's amazing to hear everyone together for the first time! What amazing voices!
We have a long road ahead. We'll spend the rest of the week learning music before moving on to blocking next Monday evening. I'll try and sneak a camera into rehearsal soon to get some candid "behind-the-scenes" shots.

-James Paul Lemons