I have just finished working on 'A Streetcar Named Desire ' at the RSAMD in Glasgow. This was a classroom performance of the classic Tennessee Williams play with first year acting students. there was a cast of 8 who were split into 2. Tackling a play like this is daunting at any time but especially when you are only at the first stage of your professional training.
I am glad to say that the students, both groups, did a fantastic job – I learned a lot from working with them and I was really proud of how they rose to the challenge of performing a genuinely classic play. The future of acting is in good hands if they continue this development.
Now that Streetcar is over focus moves to the festival. I am about to start development work on the script which will involve some judiscious editing and taking the odd liberty with Shakespeare's text. Nothing too major but enough to make it work in the chapel and fit into the style of the piece. All the actors are onboard and have already begun work on looking at the text and you should begin to hear from them on this blog over the coming weeks.
Tomorrow night sees the first 'Production Meeting' these are held on a weekly basis and are designed to discuss all the parts of the show that aren't acting. So, Costume, lighting, publicity, ticket sales etc etc So far we have already sold over 100 tickets – the 5 pound preview nights are proving particularly popular so make sure to book these soon to avoid disappointment. The show opens in 51 days – that's a scary thought. Tempus Fugit.
