Throw That Script Out! (or, going off book)
Summer and Smoke is a very dialogue-intensive play, especially for the two main characters – John (Justin Deveau) and Alma…
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People Behind Summer and Smoke: Tonya and Rhiannon
One thing I’ve learned is that mounting a production like Summer and Smoke takes a large number of people making a huge…
People Behind Summer and Smoke: Justin and Marsha
Actor: Justin Deveau 1. What character do you play in Summer + Smoke? I play the part of Dr. John…
Behind Summer and Smoke: Fights and Accents
Before the holidays, I was able to observe a couple coaching sessions the actors had with the Summer and Smoke…
People Behind Summer and Smoke: Heather and Marliss
When I first approached Mary-Ellen Perley (the Director) and Eric Rice (one of Walterdale Playhouse’s Public Relations Co-Directors) about doing…
Behind Summer and Smoke: Into the Production Meeting
If I thought the effort which went into thinking about character’s mannerisms was overwhelming (see my last installment), then I…
The Misanthrope an Absorbing and Witty Look at Society
Ah, The Misanthrope. Molière’s dialogue-heavy, critical look at 17th century French society, adapted in 1996 by English playwright Martin Crimp….
Behind Summer and Smoke: Details Matter
Alright, Summer and Smoke has got its actors, the actors know their characters better than I know myself, what’s next?…
A Modern Look at The Misanthrope
How do you take a 17th century play and make it relevant to a 21st century audience? According to Director…
Behind Summer and Smoke: Character Research
Behind Summer and Smoke follows the rehearsal process of Tennessee Williams’ Summer and Smoke, playing at Walterdale Theatre February 2013. The afternoon of…