Bakersfield Mist: First Rehearsal

Monday morning's first rehearsal of Bakersfield Mist welcomed the cast and crew from Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater's co-production of Bakersfield Mist to its new audience here in Boston.

Donors, art patrons and New Rep staff gathered to enjoy a few words from New Rep's new Artistic Director Jim Petosa, followed by insights on Bakersfield Mist by its director Jeff Zinn.

Viewers turned in their seats as Jeff pointed out that they were all sitting on the set! Some by the fridge, some by the table, and some sitting on the set's sofa. It was a dynamic experience to sit amongst the props while listening to a read-through by the actors.

Bakersfield Mist opens tonight at the Black Box Theater in the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown. Eight performances are already sold out, and the excitement is high! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.newrep.org/bakersfield_mist.php. Better still, read the review of its performance at W.H.A.T. in The Boston Globe!