On Opening Night

Julius Caesar opened last night. It went well. I’m pleased. We and I got some nice feedback. I’m particularly pleased with the two scenes where I kill someone.

I think most of the cast managed a top five performance on the night and nobody had a below par night.  I think now we’ve had the opening night out of the way we can loosen up a bit and give it some welly. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights should be cracking.

Julius Caesar is an interesting play. Obviously very political. I’ve been reminded of Aristotle’s Politics.

I’ve enjoyed watching the directing process. I like working with the director very much. She has a happy knack of keeping everyone focused and disciplined without seeming authoritarian. She also has a nice eye for bits of detail.

The actress playing my on stage buddy has been immense. It’s her first time on the stage since primary school but she’s been Assistant Director on a few of the Grads’ shows so she is very professional. She’s also been really good at looking after the kids who are in the show. It’s been lovely working with her.

I think I’ll have a shot at the one act play festival next year which is the Grads traditional route into directing full plays.