Much Ado Rehearsals Begin!

The auditions are over, the actors have been cast, and the day finally arrived…

Monday was the first rehearsal for The Young Company’s production of Much Ado About Nothing!

This is always an exciting day for any production, as it is usually the first time the entire creative team is assembled to begin the hard work required to mount a play. Usually, the first rehearsal consists of a read through. This means that the actors, designers, stage manager, and director sit around a table and read the play in its entirety. Typically the design team (set, lighting, costumes, etc...) will explain their plans for the production at the first rehearsal as well. For example, the set designer may show a model of the set and the costume designer may bring in sketches of the costumes. This helps the actors visualize the setting they will be in, and helps them make acting choices that are in line with the director’s approach for the play.

For instance, the setting of our production of Much Ado About Nothing is in New Orleans during the 1920s!

Over the next few weeks, we will be updating you with rehearsal updates so you can have a front row seat to the process. Stay tuned!!