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CRUNCH TIME!
Only two days before opening night our devoted behind-the-scenes-ians
work frantically to get everything ready. At center, Director Virginia
Brannon* confers with Sound Designer John Shotwell as Set Designer Dyan
O'Connell* (left) fine tunes the projector and Lighting Designer Carlie
Todoro-Rickus (right) prepares to ascend the ladder. |
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WAITING IN THE WINGS
Actors Kelly Beuth*
(left) and Dana
Block* (right) take the chance to get a final look at their lines as
the techies get everything in position.
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LET THERE BE LIGHT
Ever-helpful John Rickus (assistant and husband to our diligent lighting
designer) works deftly amongst the rafters making the most of our
rudimentary lighting system. |
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MONOLOGUE #1
As rehearsal gets underway, Actor Kelly
Beuth* (right) performs the play's opening monologue as Director Virginia
Brannon* (left) takes notes.
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PROMPT!
Director Virginia
Brannon* (right) turns to consult with stage manager and prompt
Travis Hedland (left). |
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MONOLOGUE #2
Turning her attention back to the actors, Director Virginia
Brannon* (left) keeps a watchful eye on Actor Lawrence
Rowswell* (right) as he performs the play's second monologue.
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BACK TO THE GRINDSTONE
As the actors finish up their portion of the rehearsal, the fearless
techies plunge back to work. At center Sound Designer John
Shotwell consults with Director Virginia
Brannon* as Set & Costume Designer Dyan
O'Connell* (bottom left) sorts through her gear and Lighting
Designer Carlie
Todoro-Rickus* (top right) scrutinizes her top-of-show light.
Unseen at top of ladder, John Rickus adjusts a lighting instrument from
on high. |
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Photography by Kurt Schneiderman.
