I appreciate all the kind words and encouragement. The day after I posted this I went to the local college library and checked out some books on directing. I had either lost my directing book from college or sold it. I did find some things that helped. First off, it was a relief to know that certain problems that I had encountered had been happened to others. That information alone reminded me that I was "human" and didn't have to be perfect the first time out. Secondly, I found a book that spoke to me called "The Directors Vision" by Louis E. Catron. It covers a lot of area but has two chapter just on blocking! There is also some advice on doing a table scene, which I have in this show, and some other interesting tidbits. I think the concept of the V at this point is probably the most simple and helpful. Realizing where the focus should be at any given point in a scene and then accenting that with blocking is something I am trying to implement. I also realize now what I should have been doing before rehearsals, but there is always next time! Someone asked what show I am directing. It is an original script called the "The Big Five-Oh" by a local playwright. Again thanks for all the input, I appreciate it very much.

max

hi all --

Originally posted by Firace what is the best way to have rehearsals...i.e first half first? then second half? then bring them all together? OR have them all at every rehearsal even though many will be standing around...what think?

It would be good to have some interaction ahead of time and to have both groups see each other's work. And everyone will be together once you start running the entire show in rehearsals. But, once again if you're talking about community theater and volunteer actors it would be respectful of other people's time to split up the earlier rehearsals. I'd have them on alternate nights.