By: Ally Farrell
One of my favorite things about this trip is getting to see the “behind the scenes” things that go into making a show run smoothly in such a high pressure environment. I love watching Robert, the sound/lighting tech on both Krapp 39 and Hamlet in Bed, make sure the sets are up, then check the mics and the lights. I love getting to watch Michael Laurence and Annette O’Toole, the stars of my shows, work out their pre-show jitters. I especially loved watching Spencer, the actor who filled in for Michael, get into his characters.
Both of the shows I have been assigned to work with during the Fringe Festival are quite long, and both of them star Michael. Which means Spencer had some pretty big shoes to fill. I had the opportunity to watch him run through Krapp 39 and work out the nuances and mannerisms that Michael has. Then, I was lucky enough to get to run lines with him for Hamlet in Bed. It was so exciting to be working with an established actor, especially when he was asking me for tips and pointers on the show and his character, as I had been involved with the project longer than he had. After running lines with him, I got to watch him run through the show with Annette for the first time, and I watched the chemistry between the actors unfold, and the characters really came to life right in front of my eyes. I got to see the moment where Spencer slipped into his comfort zone, and it was a moment I will never forget.
One of my favorite things about this trip is getting to see the “behind the scenes” things that go into making a show run smoothly in such a high pressure environment. I love watching Robert, the sound/lighting tech on both Krapp 39 and Hamlet in Bed, make sure the sets are up, then check the mics and the lights. I love getting to watch Michael Laurence and Annette O’Toole, the stars of my shows, work out their pre-show jitters. I especially loved watching Spencer, the actor who filled in for Michael, get into his characters.
Both of the shows I have been assigned to work with during the Fringe Festival are quite long, and both of them star Michael. Which means Spencer had some pretty big shoes to fill. I had the opportunity to watch him run through Krapp 39 and work out the nuances and mannerisms that Michael has. Then, I was lucky enough to get to run lines with him for Hamlet in Bed. It was so exciting to be working with an established actor, especially when he was asking me for tips and pointers on the show and his character, as I had been involved with the project longer than he had. After running lines with him, I got to watch him run through the show with Annette for the first time, and I watched the chemistry between the actors unfold, and the characters really came to life right in front of my eyes. I got to see the moment where Spencer slipped into his comfort zone, and it was a moment I will never forget.
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