As the title implies, there will be another go at it. This play has been Workshopped at least five times. Each time there have been rewrites, designed to meet the needs of each of the limited readings that have taken place. None of those readings has been able to achieve what I was really looking for. They were worthy efforts and they gave me much to think about in terms of restructuring the material as a viable stage play, but truthfully, those readings were conducted more by committee than under my direction. Why is that so? Well, because the people participating were volunteering their time and energy. On that basis, people want their opinions heard and collectively, that can get out of hand.
The last reading was performed for an audience of around seventy-five or so. Overall it went fairly well, but it was under less-than-desirable conditions, and the script was chopped up, because I tried to accommodate numerous opinions about what should or should not be included in the reading. We had severe limitations placed on us, which could not be avoided, due to time and space.
Well, the last experience has led me to conclude that the next time this play is to be performed, it will be completely as written and documented. My plan is to install a sound stage in my studio and conduct full rehearsals there, which will include blocking and business as written, sans costumes and sets. Oh, and everyone will be paid to follow the script as it is written. No changes, no discussion. I certainly will discuss the material under the right circumstances, but I need to see this performed as it is written, fully, before I can ascertain what changes, if any will need to be made. If I do it for film, I can edit it in the hat format and make adjustments from there.
So, I am not certain when that will take place, but that's how it will go.
As always, if anyone wants to get involved in this, at any level, let me know.
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