I was planning to have a rest after Doctor In The House was all over. It was all going to plan. I popped into the theatre to refocus the lights last Wednesday night for Absent Friends, as tech rehearsal was to be held Sunday.
Yep.....no problems there. Just a wash and a couple of specials to hang. Couple of hours work. I stayed and watched the Act I rehearsal. Looking pretty good.
Thursday. My phone rings. One of the actors has pulled out. Can I step in?
A week 'til opening night.
Yes, I can step in, but a week? We decide to cancel opening week, and run a seven night season over two weeks. An extra rehearsal is called for Saturday, so I can get the blocking down.
So here we are, 4 rehearsals in. It's script down tommorrow at tech rehearsal. Preview for front-of-house helpers on Tuesday, and we open on Thursday.
I should get back to the script, I guess.
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