A Streetcar Named Desire- First rehearsal!

Hi, I'm Emily Brenner, the production assistant working on Streetcar. I've been appointed the exciting task of keeping a blog for this show. This is my first official season with New Rep, and I'm so thrilled to be a part of the production staff and to get to work with and learn from such wonderful people. That being said, I'll try not to gush too much in my writing, but I make no promises as I take my first steps in the world of blogging.

The full cast read-thru at today's first rehearsal was a pleasure to witness. I kept thinking what a terrific casting job Rick and Bevin did, because each actor seemed so perfectly fit for his/her role. You can just tell that this is going to be a great, dynamic group with good chemistry and energy (and a sense of humor on top of it all; they kept me laughing pretty consistently throughout the day). After reading through the play once, we went back over the beginning of the script in detail, picking apart certain lines and working out where/why/when/how the characters met one another and came to be in their respective circumstances. I find that kind of discussion ('table work,' in theatre terms) totally fascinating, especially when the play itself already intrigues me a good deal, which all of Tennessee Williams' work does.

This is going to be an amazing and educational experience and I look forward to months more of sharing it with you. Any comments would be most welcome.