So, here's my first post about Ayckbourn's Woman in Mind, which I'm directing and which goes on at the end of September. Rehearsals started a few weeks ago, so there's already been plenty happening and this is just a quick post to introduce the play
We've had a few rehearsals, and it's already going well with a solid and experienced cast. But who are my cast? Well, here's the official list (in order of appearance)
Susan - Ali Carroll
Bill - Matt Stevens
Andy - not yet filled!
Lucy - Rebecca Mills
Tony - Kevin Hallet
Gerald - Barrie Armstrong
Muriel - Liz Paulo
Rick - Michael Beakhouse
As you can see, there's a spot missing. It was filled, with Richard Tripp in the role of Andy, but he just got a call from his sister last weekend to announce that she had decided to get married during the run... in France! So, I'm a man short. However, there's stil plenty of time and the role isn't a huge one. Plenty of people who might fill it and plenty of time to work with them before the performance. Stressed, who's stressed? I wasn't until I got a call from Rebecca just after Richard dropped to say she was on crutches after treading on some glass. Yikes, poor Lucy! But, she's on the mend and as long as nobody breaks an arm, we're fine.
I look at as though every play has it's share of bad luck, so it's good to get mine out of the way early on. Be nothing but clear sailing from here on in (touch wood).
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