April 19, 2005

  • Pacific Overtures opens on Thursday, April 21, 2005.  I would have to say that the cast continually improves every time we rehearse.  The improvement is by significant steps as well.  That means a couple of things.  One, we had a lot to work on to begin with.  Two, we're hitting our stride, and just in time, if I do say so myself.


    Even as recent as a couple of weeks ago, I was wondering if we would be able to put together a decent show.  The music is so difficult, and the set design fairly intricate, and the logistics of the whole performance have been so complicated.  However, we've made a huge push and we're good now.


    I made a comment to one of the actors, about how he was doing good.  He said something disparaging about himself, something to the effect of, "I wish I were good."  I proceeded to say, "Oh you're good.  Not great, but good."  That didn't get the reaction that I expected.  I just don't see that as a mean comment.  I said they were good.  I never said they couldn't be great.  They could.  They just have to keep on working at it.


    I've always been one to have high standards, and to shoot for the penultimate, however, I also try to support people that do satisfactory work.  One of the cast members was complaining about getting a "Satisfactory" on their report card.  I didn't understand why she would be disappointed, because a "Satisfactory" means just that.  It wasn't bad.  It was just right.  Oh how Goldilocks would freak if she were told that "Just right" weren't good enough.  While we should hold high standards, we shouldn't lend more credit to subjective evaluations from outside sources than they deserve.


    There is a preview tomorrow, to which we were told we could invite all of our immediate family.  The director even went so far as to say "That means no aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc."  That sort of got to me because I don't have parents or brothers and sisters.  Even Amelita isn't around.  My lola is my immediate family.  However, as the passive-aggressive that I am, I didn't say anything.  The director already has enough on his mind, and it's not like my lola would want to watch a two hour show late at night anyways.  So really, it's a moot point.

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