Monday, July 14, 2008

One Down...

Two Gents is all over!  We had an excellent run--great audiences, good reviews, packed houses, and no rain.  We didn't even come close to losing a show due to weather.  And now that Two Gents is all wrapped up, we are diving into Hamlet.

We started rehearsals for Hamlet the day after Two Gents opened.  This coming weekend is opening night, and just yesterday we had our 10 out of 12 rehearsal.  (We go from noon to midnight with a two hour dinner break.  It's a lot of work!)  But its worth it to see how far along we've really come in the last two weeks.  We saw lights and costumes for the first time and worked through the entire show twice.  All in all, it was very productive.

Most of the Two Gents cast is back for Hamlet, with a few exceptions and additions.  Check out our official website for everyone's official company bio.

Amazingly enough, I Hate Hamlet rehearsals will start tomorrow as well!  We certainly keep ourselves busy all day long at OSF.

Andrew Cruse and Terry Burgler did a radio spot today on WCPN Cleveland Public Radio, promoting Hamlet and I Hate Hamlet.  They read the Polonius and Hamlet "fishmonger" scene and a piece from I Hate Hamlet where John Barrymore's ghost makes his paranormal presence known to a disillusioned TV actor.

More updates to come as opening night draws nearer...

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