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Stephen Wortman John (Fountainhead) Today is the day!!! Our group finally performed and it was amazing!!! I messed up on one line by accidentally saying my name instead of John. Nevertheless I had a great time in the production. It all flowed really well and the actors did a great job in keeping up withContinue reading “Performance Day”

Stephen Wortman John (Fountainhead) This performance is getting closer and let me say that I really hope that I will memorize the other lines of my fellow cast members. If I can’t remember when to talk, it is going to be a very harsh experience. My memory of my own lines has improved a lotContinue reading “Rehearsal #8”

Stephen Wortman John (Fountainhead) It is getting closer!!!! Our group got a chance to practice on stage to see how we want the stage to be set and if there is anything that needs improving in our dialogue. I was so nervous about not getting my lines right or not sounding convincing, I kept myContinue reading “Rehearsal #7”

Stephen Wortman John (Fountainhead) Our performance day is getting closer!! The group is getting ready each time we meet and we’re really feeling great about our performance. My director is doing a great job in keeping us in a routine of figuring out our pace and incorporating the movement we have to include on stage.Continue reading “Rehearsal #6”

Stephen Wortman John (Fountainhead) Today was another personal memorizing day for me. Rehearsals are getting a bit chippy with new opinions about how the set should look, but I do not think it will be detrimental to the whole production or the purpose of the scene. I am just making sure to carry my ownContinue reading “Rehearsal #5”

Stephen Wortman John (Fountainhead) Today we got to time ourselves to see how our timing between lines and pauses were and what needs to be modified in the script. We saw that there is great dialogue between the characters Odessa and John when they are in the coffee shop which is great for my character.Continue reading “Rehearsal #4”

Stephen Wortman John (Fountainhead) This practice was purely me and my own thoughts learning the lines by heart and making sure it sounds natural. I have come to learn that it is not just knowing your own lines, but other characters’ lines to make sure your cues are on point and there is no confusion.Continue reading “Rehearsal #3”

Stephen Wortman John (Fountainhead) Okay now that the introductions are out of the way and the progress is in full-effect, I need to really get these lines down!! It is not so much that I don’t understand the character but more that the dialogue is just not what I am used to saying. I amContinue reading “Rehearsal #2”

Stephen Wortman John (Fountainhead) Today was quite the day. I was not that familiar with all my group members today so it was a little awkward, but I am optimistic that this group will be capable of a great performance. I am given the chance to play a character with a very unique and scaryContinue reading “Rehearsal #1”

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