Saturday was a low key tech day which is what I always shoot for.  All the sound for the show is live so the big focus was lights.  Kris Dietrich created a space/set that utilizes light beautifully.  There are lovely moments in the play where the intentions are full of meaning and emotion and the lights really deliver.  We started the morning with a classic cue to cue.  Besides a bit of a computer problem it was rather fun.  Most of the plays I directed in LA the designer would come into rehearsals during runs and build the show so I would have seen most of the lights before our Equity 10 out of 12 day.  After lunch we came back, finished up cue to cue and then did 2 runs with notes in between. The actors were exhausted after running a fast paced Shakespeare in which they play multiple characters, have many costume changes, fight & sing.  Sunday was a day off and tonight we do our first run with all the elements adding costumes, makeup, hair and final props.  We have 2 nights before opening to fix any problems, make any final changes and learn more about the story.  The actors have been completely dedicated to the story and the process and this makes for some smooth sailing.  Here’s a pic from tech!