We returned from Australia at the end of the midsemester break and followed up with a weekend in LAgkawi. In betrween we beegan work on the set of "Noises Off". Mark and Erin, a cople of our young colleagues had been working on cast and rehearsals since August. Steve designed an outstanding set, especially considering the very small space into whch we had to fit it. Throughout the onth of April we worked weekends and then daily on the set with the help of some very committed and enthusiastic students. April 26 saw us move into the theatre and deal with all the little things that pop up under such circumstances. By May 7 the staff was invited for the dress rehearsal and all tickets to all five performances had sold out.
The play was a hit. We could have run this show for another month with a full sell out. The cast was full of enegy and after the audience warmed up (they didn'y quite know what to make of a British farce) they became engaged and thoroughly enjoyed the show. It was a real pleasure working with our stage crew , above, who acted like a well oiled machine... a truly high performance team
After the finnal show we torn down and shipped off the set. We had a little time to relax before Mike arrived. That's why this entry is so late!! Really!
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