Last Saturday, our Phoebe and choreographer, Ashley worked with some of our cast on the first of our “production numbers” for As You Like It.
SPOILERS follow…
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So, in As You Like It, there are quite a few props, including but not limited to: Rosalind’s necklace that she gives to Orlando, multiple poems, a letter, a sling, and–if you care to stage it–a dead deer.
And–oh–we plan to stage it.
AYL: making more adjustments…
Friday, I discussed some issues in As You Like It‘s text that don’t necessarily translate to the production’s 80s setting. Today, I want to talk about issues that come from your actors…
AYL: making adjustments
So. As You Like It. In the 80s.
The reasons–in my head–were straightforward enough: I wanted bloodless usurpations; so think corporate take-overs. I wanted a visual shorthand that would allow audiences to quickly understand who these characters were; 80s archetypes and stereotypical fashions and costuming can do the trick. And of course, I want music (we begin choreographing our first big production number tomorrow…too excited).
But not all things translate. And sometimes actors throw you curve balls.
AYL: a director’s work…
…is never done.
AYL: surround yourself with good people
This stint of directing As You Like It reaffirms many long-held notions and philosophies.
Now, one might think that the title of this piece should probably read “surround yourself with talented people,” but you’d be wrong.
AYL: the 2010 Shakespeare’s Globe version
So, as part of my due diligence, directing As You Like It, I like to go back and look at some of the past versions of the play that I can find on film or video. Now, through the month of November, it’s been just films.
Today, wrapping the series of reviews, is the 2006 version… and as we’re now in December, let’s call this your early Christmas gift…
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AYL: the dancing Shakespeares(?)
SPOILERS
So one of my actors–our Phoebe–is pulling double duty; she’s choreographing our two big quasi-musical numbers.
I met with her this weekend. And I’m very, very excited.
AYL: blocking continues
Just a quick update:
Blocking rehearsals for As You Like It are continuing…
AYL: the 2006 Branagh version (I love you, Branagh, but you’re not Kurosawa)
So, as part of my due diligence, directing As You Like It, I like to go back and look at some of the past versions of the play that I can find on film or video.
Today, we have the 2006 version…
Continue reading “AYL: the 2006 Branagh version (I love you, Branagh, but you’re not Kurosawa)”