A closer look at Kiss Me, Kate
Behind the scenes at this spring's musical
Brian Moser
Issue date: 3/3/05 Section: Arts & Entertainment
- Page 1 of 2 next >
Most people only see the play on the production nights, when all of the bugs have been worked out, all the costumes fit nicely, and the make-up is just right. It isn't always that perfect as they are correcting things up to the very last minute.
I haven't been a part of any play productions, so attending a play practice was a new experience. I learned that the actors/actresses go through much adversity.
It was Monday, February 21, and it was the first night for costumes. Upon setting foot on stage, many of the actors/actresses were practicing their parts along with the music. When doing a musical, the actors/actresses must make their voice in sync with the music. Therefore, they were practicing with the musical staff and making the necessary adjustments to make it sound right.
Roi Evans, the man playing Fred, was reciting lines to himself as he sat at a keyboard. He was the replacement for the lead part and explained that he carries his play book everywhere. Evans rehearses his lines every chance he gets.
His perspective on the musical: "For a school that doesn't do musicals on a regular basis, it is kind of overwhelming."
One by one, the actors/actresses were heading backstage and appearing again in their costumes. They continued to practice their harmony with the piano as they were all getting ready for their first costume rehearsal.
Crystal Iverson, the woman playing Kate, commented on the struggle to balance school work and the musical. "It has been insane, especially this week because of midterms and opening night." She mentioned that the musical has been looking better every day.
Sotaro Keii, the man playing a suitor of Bianca, said, "It is fun but hard because I'm Japanese and I have to speak my English very well." It seemed that he was winning the battle, though, as he was reciting the majority of his lines well.
It was getting close to full rehearsal time as the actors/actresses were all getting into their costumes and seeing how they fit.
I haven't been a part of any play productions, so attending a play practice was a new experience. I learned that the actors/actresses go through much adversity.
It was Monday, February 21, and it was the first night for costumes. Upon setting foot on stage, many of the actors/actresses were practicing their parts along with the music. When doing a musical, the actors/actresses must make their voice in sync with the music. Therefore, they were practicing with the musical staff and making the necessary adjustments to make it sound right.
Roi Evans, the man playing Fred, was reciting lines to himself as he sat at a keyboard. He was the replacement for the lead part and explained that he carries his play book everywhere. Evans rehearses his lines every chance he gets.
His perspective on the musical: "For a school that doesn't do musicals on a regular basis, it is kind of overwhelming."
One by one, the actors/actresses were heading backstage and appearing again in their costumes. They continued to practice their harmony with the piano as they were all getting ready for their first costume rehearsal.
Crystal Iverson, the woman playing Kate, commented on the struggle to balance school work and the musical. "It has been insane, especially this week because of midterms and opening night." She mentioned that the musical has been looking better every day.
Sotaro Keii, the man playing a suitor of Bianca, said, "It is fun but hard because I'm Japanese and I have to speak my English very well." It seemed that he was winning the battle, though, as he was reciting the majority of his lines well.
It was getting close to full rehearsal time as the actors/actresses were all getting into their costumes and seeing how they fit.