ENDGAME - Notes from 5/26 Rehearsal
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Hi All, When I receive a copy of the recording of our discussion today, I'll forward it to you.? While these do not do the conversation justice, here are summary notes I took... - Mike doesn't want actors to be yelling at each other throughout (as some productions have done).? We can increase intensity as the show progresses.
- Wants Hamm/Clov to reflect they have a mutual interdependence?even if the characters aren't actively aware of it.
- Underlying the Hamm/Clov relationship is a real affection
- How do we feel about Mom/Dad in the can?
- How we use words & 'coloration" can affect the meaning.? We will try different variations during rehearsals.
- Wants the audience to leave the performance NOT thinking that the play was 'absurd'.? Wants their first reaction to be 'what a great play!'.? The next thought is what great acting!
- For this to be a great play, ?the 4 actors must understand their own and each other's character, and you must ENJOY your role.? You all need to be tight.? It won't be great if each of you have an individually great performance; a team performance is required.
Thanks Beth
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