Sue’s News

Developmental Stages

July 2nd, 2009

Last night we spent a lot of time talking about the script… Why things are the way they are for these people, in this world, at this time. We also spoke of some of the general themes that are woven into the structure of the story.

The process not only gives the cast and crew an entrance into the story, it gives the playwright a graceful way of letting go of it.

I’ve been carrying this play around for years… in my heart, head, and sometimes hands… It’s a lot for one person to do alone. And though I’d never call it a burden, it is a major responsibility.

Last night, I started to feel the weight of that responsibility lift a bit, knowing I won’t be the only one shouldering it now. In a matter of hours, the script started becoming whole…

It was like hearing a baby’s first words… and soon, I’ll get to see this script on its feet — baby’s first steps.

I could barely contain my happiness, and at a certain point I said aloud to everyone in the room, “I’m having so much fun!”

Development is a beautiful thing.

–Sue

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