We have a show. Of course we have a show... but in today's session with Diana and Sharon, things started to happen that actually felt exciting. I'm 2/3 of the way there in terms of memorizing, and with the script finally locked, the playing can really begin. It felt so good to be on my feet today, it felt delicious to get in the sandbox with the boys (Icarus, Lucifer and Phoenix). Every time I think I understand the dance we have going, it becomes even more intense, even more remarkable; they twirl me around a corner, and spin me into an even grander wonderland. I am in their care, and they are taking very good care of me.
Diana is also keeping a watchful eye; today she tabled a wholly unexpected staging concept for Icarus that challenged me to find freedom among a host of constraints... which was incredibly frustrating, but will no doubt be incredibly cool to watch.
Points of inspiration are still surfacing from all over the place... we are dutifully documenting everything, allowing the gathered bits and pieces to stew in the Wingéd slipstream... who knows what we'll pull out of it by the time this is all over. We definitely have a beginning. The script is rock solid. The poster is awesome. The boys and I are doing our part. We have great momentum. We are at the precipice... and it's a gorgeous view.
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This blog documents the terrors and triumphs of a group of theatre artists as they work to mount the world premiere of David Tomlinson's Wingéd. The team includes David Tomlinson (writer and performer), Diana Kolpak (director), Sharon DiGenova (Lighting Design), and Jacob Niedzwiecki (video and imaging). Following their first production meeting on March 7th, everyone will be encouraged to share their thoughts about their work on Wingéd through to closing night of the run.
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