Indirectly Gave Direction

Undergraduate student Anna Brown has really taken hold of the role of Queen Elizabeth, wife of Edward IV, in our production. During the course of the play, poor Queen Elizabeth sees her husband die, two sons killed by Richard, and has to endure Mad Queen Margaret's haranguing about how what goes around comes around. What's worse is that Q.E. finds herself arguing with Richard III about his wooing her daughter, young Elizabeth. (Spoiler Alert: Happily for all, young Elizabeth doesn't marry Richard. But you'll have to come to the play to see whom she does marry. Or look for me to give it away in a future post.) By the way, Q.E. does have a great relationship with her mother-in-law, the Duchess of York.

Directors give notes. It's what we do.

Anna is doing a fantastic job and has a voice perfect for this complex and challenging role. She is also very open to direction. Here I'm giving here feedback and making adjustments to the work she brought to rehearsal that evening. In the background is my assistant, Donna Tillman, and in the way background is John Cox, who heads up the small ensemble of ghoulish guards, morgue workers, henchmen, and soldiers in the story.

Keep up the good work, Anna!