Cary Ann, Robbie, Will and Kim have REALLY committed to the story telling and have graciously put up with me! I don't think I have been bad, but I have really brought my theater-way of doing things to these reheasals. In the theater, actors often try things and then discuss with the other actors what might help solve problematic bits, or just help to do a move more efficiently or effectively. I am grateful that ALL of the cast in EMMELINE at Cinnabar, regardless of their role, has been so gracious to be in the mindset of true collaboration. It's an incredibly satisfying way to work! Everyone wants it to be the best show it can be.

A group in the cast that I have to raise my hat to is the chorus. It's SO difficult musically and to stay engaged when the men in the chorus isn't onstage very often takes discipline and they have it. The girls in the chorus are especially incredible. This piece has music written for women's chorus who are playing young girls working in the textile mills on the East Coast in the 1840's. This chorus in our production actually has mostly girls of that age bracket 14-17. It's surreal! When they sing sweetly, it's as if from heaven. The moment they turn on Emmeline, it is that much more spine tingling and upsetting.