Fall in Place

After our group performed for the class last week, Kim and I had a lot to think about in terms of where we were going to take the performance. It is now two weeks until the performance date but technical effects are still lacking. Costumes are beginning to come together, but it still feels as though we may never make it to the end. At this point there is just a lot to think about. As a director, I understand that I am involved in every aspect of a production, but how far does this go? This frustration is mostly directed at the actors who seem unable to move forwards without asking Kim or I for our approval. In beginning rehearsals, Kim and I always made it apparent that this was a very flexible and organic production in that we were always open to opinions, suggestions, and creativity on the actor's part. As I understood, this is how the real world supposedly works. I just want the actors to take more initiative in learning their lines--which they have still yet to accomplish--and portraying their characters. They have already begun the reading in the classroom which means that they have had ample time to discuss and explore their characters. I am hoping that once that acting begins to pull through, eveything else will just fall in place.