Mark (director), Mikael (George/Harry/Mrs. Strath), Tyler (Fergie et al), and I met yesterday in Regina to read through Lords of Sceptre twice and come up with some ideas of how to improve/hone it. The discussion was lively. These folks are so invested in telling this story the best way possible -- and of course, so am I. We are hoping to bring a third actor on board to play Hal Price and some of the other NLB players. This is a really exciting opportunity, and I am keeping my fingers crossed that one of the young gentleman that Mark knows will be available.
One of the most interesting ideas (Tyler's!) was discussion around how the "bases" of our imaginary baseball diamond could be used progressively to imitate the expanding schedule, rivalries, etc. of the Sceptre club. Doing this will give the audience visual "touchstones." Baseball is such a metaphor for life, and we will relish exploring those opportunities. Mikael and Tyler also began testing out different voices for the characters. This is going to be a joyful challenge for them. We hope to get together with the real George Mahaffy sometime early in the rehearsal process so that he can help out with the gestures/batting stance/physicality of each of his peers. I will be absent for the next workshop in October -- and I certainly have significant revisions to make before then -- but I am confident Lords of Sceptre is in very good hands.
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