Getting all Technical

Technical rehearsal Tuesday came and went pretty painlessly. Simon, the LD is so calm that it is hard to know whether everything is going as smoothly as it seems. Generally, each day we have ticked off another section that has been an obstacle, and today we seemed to notch up a couple more. Yesterday it was the ending song. Today, the machine-monster. This section, where Blue disappears, and comes back with a machine to help dig to Brazil, had never been right. But today during the tech runs, we seemed to crack it.

We also made some real progress on the remaining issues with the Brazil scene. Part of this was giving Ayako a radio mike, which is very subtle, but just gives a little extra support to her voice, so that she can rise above the three actors charging around as they do. Aline will be back tomorrow, and there will be a few issues she can contribute to.

Overall, to see the play with theatre lights for the first time was a real excitement. The backcloths take the light very well, and although Yeon is offended by the creases, everyone else loves the slightly eccentric way they look. The sound effects are nearly finished too, and Clive, who has been doing those has found some very convincing machine-monsters.

We made good progress through the technical rehearsals, and although Simon has a lot to do, we were able to release the actors at 6.00, having booked them until 10.00. I am really relieved, because preserving their energy is one of my main priorities this week.

Minato was due to arrive this evening, but missed his connection in Paris, so he will be coming late tonight. I am looking forward to him seeing the play - I think he will be pleased with the way it has progressed.