January 24th, 1996
Paradigm Lost
Is the title of the show.
Good Night
We had one last night. All of the changes I wanted to make in rehearsal actually happened.
As a result, we have more variety in the show, hence, it doesn't appear too stagnant or talky.
Good Problem
We have a good problem.
The show is too long and we have three weeks 'til we open. That will help with other
not so good problems because we have room to cut and rearrange things (I almost said
cut and paste things.....thank god I didn't....oops, I did). We also have time in the sets
to find new scenes. We still have a 2 person relationship scene problem and a balance
problem as well. I also believe we're a little shy on the social/political spectrum for
a Second City show but no one has said anything. Of course now they will as a result of
reading this unless by stating that it will prevent them.............fuck it.
All of these are fairly minor obstacles compared to what will become the greater task.
Structure
Next week we will begin ripping the show apart and reconstructing it in a different way.
Beats of scenes will be interrupted and cut out of and characters will be added or brought
back and moments will be cut and exposition will be fucked with, etc. It sounds horrifying,
but for me it's the fun part. Laughs we've been getting for weeks now will be affected.
Moments will be lost, sacrifices made, blackouts dissapear. One musn't be afraid to take
a risk during this time, as a matter of fact, quite the opposite. Add the set being constructed
and a bunch of new lights, and it should be a good time.
Grinding Teeth
When I'm stressed with passive aggressive violent suppressed anger.......I grind my teeth.
I expect to do this about......6 times in the next 3 weeks. As well as a show can go, and
this has been a smooth one so far, tension mounts. We are together most days and nights.
No one has a life outside of the show. Time stops. Those of us who are especially
crazy go have a cocktail together after the show or sets. Individuals take turns at being
hated, including myself. Sleep is a luxury, and eating is something that just doesn't occur
to anyone. We will all snap. We will all crackle. We will all pop.
It's starting to happen a little already. It's a fun time. Really.
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