Mr. Punch (the Remix): First Rehearsal

OK, so technically, it's a remount, but I like thinking of it as a remix. It's actually a more appropriate term in this case--we're not just putting up the same show you saw last summer; we've got new cast members, new video, new masks, new puppets, new scenes...and it's going to be great! You really don't want to miss it.

Saturday was the first rehearsal, and the first time many of us had read the new script or seen the theater. I think everyone was really pleased by both. There were some familiar faces (hi Dana, Tom, Nina, and Miles!) and some new ones (welcome, Connor, Sean, Don, Kerr, and Matt).

I'm a visual learner, so here are some photos to help you feel like you were there:

Above: Nina Silver (reprising her role as the mermaid) sits in the lobby of the Bootleg; Tyler Stamets (technical director), Mel Domingo (lighting designer), Dana Kelly (the grandfather), and Don Allen (the bottler) all see something exciting just to the left.

And as a reward for sticking with the entry for so long, here's some exciting news: in addition to all the other new stuff Punch 2.0 has going for it, there are two more updates I haven't shared with you yet. First, we're going to have a Punch podcast launching soon, so you can keep up with all the latest news on your iPod! And second, we've got musicians lined up to play every Friday during the run--not just at the gala anymore! So far, we have Figureone, Marcela Carmona, and Jesca Hoop (wow!). The best part is, we have some other amazing bands in the works...but I don't want to spoil all my surprises at once. Good things come to those who wait! :)