Monday, July 26, 2004
Behind the Scenes at the "A Little Princess" Design Meeting
Last Tuesday Theatre Works HQ was abuzz, as the staff attended the eagerly anticipated "A Little Princess" Design Presentation meeting.
All of the production team members presented to both the cast and the TheatreWorks staff.
From composer Andrew Lippa ("The Wild Party") to director Susan Schulman, the team was incredibly excited. This production has evolved from being presented by a few people sitting on stools, score laid out in front of them on music stands, to the full blown production that will be opening at TheatreWorks in late August.
Broadway director Susan Schulman ("The Secret Garden") spoke about how dear this musical is to her heart; how it’s about an individual surviving, in a world that urges you not to be an individual.
Choreographer Andy Blankenbuhler reminded the cast that this production isn’t just going to be an emotionally touching story - but a physically challenging experience! The entire cast is on stage for nearly the whole show. Blankenbuhler predicted a strenuous rehearsal and production shedule, and therefore urged all cast members to take better care of themselves than usual and to stay healthy! Sounds obvious, but you'd be surprised at how hard it is.
Stay tuned for a more formal introduction to those involved artistically in "A Little Princess."
All of the production team members presented to both the cast and the TheatreWorks staff.
From composer Andrew Lippa ("The Wild Party") to director Susan Schulman, the team was incredibly excited. This production has evolved from being presented by a few people sitting on stools, score laid out in front of them on music stands, to the full blown production that will be opening at TheatreWorks in late August.
Broadway director Susan Schulman ("The Secret Garden") spoke about how dear this musical is to her heart; how it’s about an individual surviving, in a world that urges you not to be an individual.
Choreographer Andy Blankenbuhler reminded the cast that this production isn’t just going to be an emotionally touching story - but a physically challenging experience! The entire cast is on stage for nearly the whole show. Blankenbuhler predicted a strenuous rehearsal and production shedule, and therefore urged all cast members to take better care of themselves than usual and to stay healthy! Sounds obvious, but you'd be surprised at how hard it is.
Stay tuned for a more formal introduction to those involved artistically in "A Little Princess."
