Admirable Cast

Troopers, one and all!

Sunday was a Matinée, our second, and it was the hottest day of December so far, 39, probably over 40 up Guildford way. Not surprisingly, it affected our audience numbers but those that did turn up were (as far as I could tell) comfortable enough. It is hard to cool a building which was designed upon the principle of Natural Air-conditioning, so we cranked up the Air-con, tweaked the fans and managed to control the heat.

In the Bio-box, the Broom cupboard that it is, the day started off very uncomfortable. Soon the effects filtered in and it wasn't so bad. So the heat left me mostly alone.

More troubling is the effect on the cast. The Air-con does not extend to the Green Room/Make-up Room. Yes, there is a Wall Unit that blows cold air in a hurricane of force located in the Actor's Green Room only, but you have to pretty much sitting right in front of it to feel it.

So it was that the poor cast sweltered under the heat. Yet, to their credit, they did not let it slow them down. What was demonstrated was the effects and importance of Team Work. Together, they supported each other and worked off each other.

Barring some technically issues, mostly cause by me, prior to the show starting (misplaced keys, hitting the wrong volume control just as Act 1 started and a last minute adjustment to a new SFx CD) the show held as much value as all the rest.

I still find myself getting caught up in certain moments here and there. That's a sign of great actors.

Well, we have one more week to go. Friday is a completely booked house. Nothing left!!! Last I checked however, there were still some good seats left for the preceding Thursday and also CLOSING NIGHT Saturday.

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