In this scene I bring on the collapsable tunnel for James to crawl through to get to the peach. How this is to be brought on caused some problems. First, we didn't know what type of tunnel we would be using. In the end, the Stage Management crew found one in a pet shop for dog agility training. Unfortunately it was navy blue, which seemed a shame instead of it being peach colored.
Second, who brought it on. We decided I would, as I could exit to Upstage Right through the stage door and get it.
James had a flashlight, and we thought it would be nice if whilst the stage was dark James flashed it over the kids faces to make them feel involved more.
Whilst Ryan M had his monologue about crawling through the peach we (Ryan K and me) held the tunnel, as it was still a bit small for Ryan M to get through. On cue, we both stood and took hold of the sliding screens.
A couple of problems with cues and the insects getting onto the peach, meant occasionally our (Ryan K and me) had to wait a bit longer. Ryan M also had to improvise occasionally.
Ongoing targets!
- To bring the tunnel on without opening it to early!
- To wait for Ryan K's cue to open the screens
- To listen intently to James speech
- To wait to take the earpiece from James
- To remember to close the curtain behind me as I exit as this lets light on the stage
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