Jim Bywater

We hit a 'significant moment' today; Cheryl said, "This is difficult." David said, "I think this is the hardest thing I've ever done." At the same time it is becoming clear to them what the script requires of the actor. Vicki is full of integrity and is a good physical actor - Theo is full of confidence and clarity of thought - Cheryl is 'in touch' - David cracks a problem then walks off straight through the audience. A mixed bag that are going to make it work.
The wardrobe department are up to their eyes in the Scottish play, etc., and they still went off, with no fuss and bother, and created four blazer badges replicating the actual badges from the actual school mentioned in the play - overnight.
The set is complete, some of it repainted at my whim and beyond my expectations.
We received the bed linen today, printed with family photographs from the original slide sequence. It looks really good and, I think, does a better job than slides would - but then, I would, wouldn't I?
The workshop is in rehearsal and, apparently, proving to be an enjoyable experience. Beth Flatley is organising it so I don't know a great deal about it.