The ASM Diaries

We had our tech run this afternoon. The reason why a tech run is done is to see what problems and obstacles are encountered so we can practically solve them before the show opens. Unlike most days we've been having the past two weeks we didn't have an early start as we started at 12:30pm to set up our props in the wings. When we arrived Mark and Ron were already in the process of doing the lighting plot for the show so the stage was dark at times. Rebecca gave me a torch to use when the lights were out as we couldn't switch the workers on (main lights). Alan was doing some maintenance to the set, Tory and Polly were there too watching and to touch up the set. The set up for this show isn't too complicated as it isn't that prop heavy in terms of how many props the it has in comparison to shows I've worked on in the past for the company, some of which have had countless props with never ending lists to check to ensure nothing goes wrong in the show. Although it

We've been making great strides in rehearsal last week. Friday When Rebecca and Charlotte and I arrived we began setting up for a stagger though of Act Two. For those who are familiar of the play already Ron has made a few edits re writes to the ending which should be interesting to see when we open. At lunchtime EE was down so some of us couldn't use their phone for six hours (Except me as I'm with O2). After lunch we re set ready for a run of Act 2 which went smoothly. That evening the cast and crew of the current company attended an event run by FESPA (Friends of East Suffolk Performing Arts) mingling with members talking to them about the upcoming season and what our role is in the company. Our friend and company stalwart Sidi Scott even managed to attend! Saturday We had a slightly earlier start today as Ron wanted to begin a dress run of Act One and Two at 10:00 so Charlotte, Rebecca and I had a 9:00 start, the actors arrived at 9:30. Charlotte and I even