Honey, I Love You - Rehearsal #1

On Monday, my cast and I met for the first time since the audition process! It was a fairly short rehearsal period. We started by reading through the script - I had given Nick and Calli each the scripts beforehand, so they were familiar with the material. After that, we began to talk about any questions that either of them had and the bigger ideas behind the script. I think the key for both Nick and Calli to have a successful performance is the understanding of their characters and the kind of chemistry that builds based off of that understanding. However, I have a lot of faith in my actors' ability to understand the characters' motivations and intentions and to deliver a truthful performance. If there are any reservations that I have, they are all about my ability as a director. I mentioned in class that this is something I do not possess a lot of experience with, and I am definitely nervous. However, I am not unwilling to take risks, and I wholeheartedly welcome this challenge.