I just closed one of the more difficult shows I've ever been in - Lifeline Theatre's We Found a Hat. Just because it's a TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) show, doesn't mean we skimped on anything. If anything, we packed two hours of gags and jokes into a tight 50 minute play with music. I had a heavy load of percussive cues (tambourine, maraca, bells), not to mention I learned to play harmonica for this play. Add on some very physical comedy in a heightened style of near-cartoonism, and lots of technical cues, and you've got a very complicated show that needs to move with the swiftness of a roadrunner.
But luckily. when you're working with a company as supportive as Lifeline, with a cast that was game for absolutely anything, and a director and design team dedicated to making the best show possible, you can rest assured that the final product with entertain audiences both young and old. We left it all on the stage, and I couldn't be prouder. You can check out an excerpt of some of the silly hijinks and the heart of the this special show, below; as well as a glowing review here. On to the next one! |