Doll's House Act I Work Thru

On Sunday night we had out first run thru of Act I. There was a lot of stopping and working specific moments - which is a really interesting part of rehearsal - trying to figure out why characters do or say certain things and discovering new things about the play. And of course the logistics of the show - the timing of entrances, when do I have this prop, when should I cross over to the fireplace, navigating the set that is being built around us, etc.

Before the run thru began, stage manager Sarah Straw (right) goes over props with Vibeke and Gené. © 2008 Joe Williams

A view from the back of the theatre. Stage managers on the left, director in the middle, translator to the right and actors on stage. © 2008 Joe Williams

Director Tad Janes gives a note. © 2008 Joe Williams

Stage manager Sarah Straw and assistant stage manager Sarah Shulman. We are the Sarah's Squared! We give line notes, track props and take notes for the designers. © 2008 Joe Williams

Julie Herber and Gené talk through a scene with Tad. © 2008 Joe Williams

This is a serious play, but there are moments of humor. Vibeke, Reiner, Jim, and Shulman react to a scene. © 2008 Joe Williams

Jim checks a line with translator Vibeke. Minor tweaks are still being made to the script. © 2008 Joe Williams