"Ferris Wheel" Rehearsal #8 - 5/1

            Today, we began practice by playing the alphabet game outside. We ended up being in a situation causing ourselves to chase Maddie through the parking lot, weaving between the rows of cars. Gib and Maddie did a great job, but at times they did have trouble staying committed. We then played “Yes! And…” where they had to find a way to market a tree outside of the Conant Gallery. They had very specific ideas and could easily build off of one another, so I had them do it for a while. They were very creative and could make the game continue with ease. We then proceeded to roll down the hill.

            We then dove right into the script. I had the two run through the show while they were sitting on the stone sign that reads “Richardson-Mees Performing Arts Center” next to the Conant Gallery’s parking lot. I had them sit there in order to run through the show because it’s similar to an actual Ferris wheel in the sense that they are somewhat high up and that they can see for a far distance and feel wind running across their faces and pushing their hair back so that they could feel how being on an actual Ferris wheel would feel. We also justified all of the unjustifiable moments.

            We then moved inside and worked more on the kissing scenes. Maddie’s problem is that she’s too awkward…which is understandable, but she still needs to be a little more fluid and passionate. We also decided that we would need to have one bench on top of a platform off of the ground so that they don’t lose their balance easily. Overall, it was a very productive rehearsal. GO TEAM!