My production of Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett

Post by **Alatar** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:31 pm

Some photos from Dress Rehearsal last night!

More pics here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 068&type=1

Post by **Passdagas the Brown** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:49 pm

This is fantastic! Love Pratchett.

Post by **Impenitent** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:36 pm

I'll have a good look when I fire up the laptop - phone screen just won't do. Looks like such a hoot!

Post by **Frelga** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:41 pm

Awesome stuff! Wish I were there to see it.

And I've always thought you would have made an fantastic Vitoller. With that voice you couldn't use to order coal in because it would turn to diamonds.

Post by **Primula Baggins** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 12:04 am

Wish I could see it, too!

Break a leg! (Or do they say that in Ireland?)

Post by **Impenitent** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:36 am

The photos are great!

Who wrote the script? Was it adapted directly from the book? I hope there's video you can upload later.

Post by **Alatar** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 11:13 am

Adapted by Stephen Briggs: http://www.stephenbriggs.com/index.html

We hope to video it, yes, and I do have a very small cameo as the voice of the announcements at the start of the play!

To be honest, directing is really about how much you can compromise. I can safely say that not one actor, sound effect, lighting cue or piece of set design matched what I wanted exactly. It becomes less about putting your personal vision on stage, and more about getting the best out of everyone working with you, whatever their level of ability. I felt like a conductor last night when it all came together. Everyone was playing their own instrument, but I was the one playing the Symphony! I hope that doesn't sound arrogant.

Post by **Primula Baggins** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:58 pm

It sounds accurate.

Post by **Passdagas the Brown** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:39 pm

Alatar wrote:Adapted by Stephen Briggs: http://www.stephenbriggs.com/index.html

We hope to video it, yes, and I do have a very small cameo as the voice of the announcements at the start of the play!

To be honest, directing is really about how much you can compromise. I can safely say that not one actor, sound effect, lighting cue or piece of set design matched what I wanted exactly. It becomes less about putting your personal vision on stage, and more about getting the best out of everyone working with you, whatever their level of ability. I felt like a conductor last night when it all came together. Everyone was playing their own instrument, but I was the one playing the Symphony! I hope that doesn't sound arrogant.

Put the Ring down, Alatar!

Post by **WampusCat** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:45 pm

There's nothing quite like putting on live theater, whether on stage or metaphorically pulling the strings (literally in puppet shows, I presume). And you have such great material to work with!

Post by **Impenitent** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:59 pm

You sound exhilarated, Al.

Post by **Alatar** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 12:31 am

Full collection of photos here:

https://www.facebook.com/collinsi/media ... 388&type=1

Post by **Passdagas the Brown** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:43 am

Fantastic! Is there any video available?

Post by **Impenitent** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:31 am

Al, the photos are fabulous! Scanning them through from top to bottom as thumbnails, I could actually 'see' the story come to life - such fun! I feel the urge to re-read the book, now.

Post by **Inanna** » Thu Jun 19, 2014 7:08 pm

How did I miss this? WOW - I can't see the pics anymore, but Man, I wish I could see the play.