Last night’s rehearsal was actually amazing. First we recorded a hilarious video for Booshiee‘s story. Then we recorded some VoiceOver in line with the theme of the production.

Afterward, we focused on the presentation and memorization of the lines. As an exercise I had Ezzy attempt each monologue as a different persona. I did this to help break up the monotony of the lines and to help breath life into the line memorization.

For example, I had Ezzy read Miss Sophie‘s lines “as if” she were a female escort…lol. Let me tell you that was ridiculously funny. It loosened Ezzy up, gave us a great laugh, and proved to be of assistance in her remembering more of the lines.

I had Ezzy read Booshiee‘s lines “as if” she was a cowgirl. That was truly a laugh fest.  Rehearsals can be so enjoyable.  :O)

But the best part was when Ezzy read Alma‘s lines. This character deals with some very dramatic material. So I had Ezzy do it as if she was a drunkard. As she started the first two sentences, it was a great deal of slurred words. Then I had her change the “drunkenness” to “being strung out”. That is when amazing happened. The character we knew as Alma became this new character called Bling-Bling.  We were both blown away at how the same words done as a different character brought such depth to the part and sincerity to a character type which is usually overlooked.

Ezzy and I discussed this new Bling-Bling character and who she was/is.  So even though we have six days before we open the show, Bling-Bling will now be inserted in place of Alma.  I wish I could fully explain how amazing the experience was.  All I can say is you should experience “Once Upon A Caterpillar” for yourself.  You will meet three people who you have never seen before.  Trust me, you will be touched, encouraged, and definitely brought to much laughter.