On the verge of something special?
I’m currently having my blog redesigned which is why things
have quietened down a little bit and also there have been some great
developments in the world of C&D Productions. We have our debut production
coming up next month on May 10th at the Kettering Arts Centre. The
production is an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’ and promises to
be a great showcase of some new local talent, something C&D are very
passionate about.
We have the same venue booked for September, when we’ll be
showcasing ‘Frankenstein’ again using a local cast. I’m very excited
about this particular project as I’m sole director and the chance to give local
talent the opportunity to become involved with us is something I’m really keen
on doing. I’ve already been lucky to see some dazzling transformations of the
current cast since we started rehearsals. The other quite special thing is the
various backgrounds the cast have come from and I think it has allowed a very
special bond to form so that we are like a little family.
The practice of going to the local pub straight afterwards
has allowed the cast to get to know each other not only on a performer level
but as people. This chance doesn’t always come through at rehearsals when
people are focused on lines, blocking and where they need to be next but having
that relaxation time afterwards has worked wonders. I’d compare it to the ‘cool-down’
you have at the gym after a hard work out and gives you that reflection time to
realise how much hard work you’ve just done. Hopefully we can keep this
talented group of actors together for as long as possible, whilst complimenting
it with additions depending upon the project. That said the strength of the
relationship is such that if there wasn’t a suitable part for any of the group
there would be no issue of ‘ego bruising’ or falling out as they understand our
need to maintain casting integrity.
Recently we secured two spots at the Camden Fringe Festival in
August 2014.
Everyone’s reaction so far has been great with the whole casting keen to stay
involved if at all possible. It is quite rewarding when people are eager to
support you as it shows you’re doing something right to inspire that sense of
loyalty, with everyone happy to come down to see our performance if they aren’t
cast. Locally in the amateur scene it is very cut-throat and if people aren’t cast
for a particular show they can often desert that particular group entirely
until the next valid production comes along which they can be involved in.
The message here is simple. Support because you want to breathe
life into a project, not because you want something in return.
