Sneak Peek

As I mentioned before, I had always had the idea of using shadows for an introduction for The Metamorphosis. Today we had a rehearsal to actually try it out and see if it would work. I was pretty determined on making it work, but having never done anything like this before I wasn't quite sure how to go about it. I had enlisted three of the cast members to use in the intro, but yesterday found out one couldn't make it. I was slightly worried about being able to block it and figure out exactly how it would work if we were missing one actor. I decided to see if we could work it with just two actors. This would be easier because well, they were the ones there and it's usually better to simplify and the fewer number of bodies in a small space the better. 

At the end of the three hour rehearsal we had the entire intro blocked out, and ran it twice without stops. We know the spots we need to clean up, but it was a very productive rehearsal.

Making the best of what we've got. 

Pilobolus - Dance Company. They do amazing things with shadows.

Anyone can do shadow puppets.