It’s the day all actors dread, the rehearsal actors circle on their calendar’s weeks in advance, the moment that requires actors to build up large amounts of mental and emotional stamina just to make through--rehearsing the romance scene.
They say writing is a lonely activity, but for Garret Milton writing "The Playwright & the Producer" was anything but. This play became an opportunity for him to engage with artists that he will continue to work with over his lifetime.
To those who were involved with the School of Theatre & Dance between 2009 – 2013, Ebony Madry (BFA 2013) probably needs no introduction. Now a seasoned professional lighting designer and project manager, Madry was a fixture in the theatre during her undergraduate studies, helping design, build, and light several productions.
Amid the excitement of opening "Bike America," I sat down with director Dr. Bill Gelber, associate professor of theatre, to learn more about his directing process.