I am rapidly beginning to believe that The House of Blue Leaves is the most favorite of all the plays I have photographed at the Theater in the Round. That's actually saying a lot because I feel that Richard III and Fahrenheit 451 were really good and I enjoyed making photographs of them.
But, I haven't seen anything like what I am seeing with the backstage and rehearsal photos of the actors and crew preparing for the Blue Leaves production. I have just uploaded another batch of documentary photos from their recent run-through. I think they capture the imagination of these actors, their passion for the roles, and the dynamism that takes place among them because they are so well cast. This is a really great job so far by director Ben Kutshied. He has the benefit of being an actor himself so he really knows how to get the best out of the whole cast.
But, they are pushing the envelope of theater here. They are at the frontier of truly great live theater where it is sometimes hard to believe they are actually acting.
This is a must-see play for people who love theater. I can't wait to see it finished and then do the production shots...Stay tuned for them within the month.
RPW
But, I haven't seen anything like what I am seeing with the backstage and rehearsal photos of the actors and crew preparing for the Blue Leaves production. I have just uploaded another batch of documentary photos from their recent run-through. I think they capture the imagination of these actors, their passion for the roles, and the dynamism that takes place among them because they are so well cast. This is a really great job so far by director Ben Kutshied. He has the benefit of being an actor himself so he really knows how to get the best out of the whole cast.
But, they are pushing the envelope of theater here. They are at the frontier of truly great live theater where it is sometimes hard to believe they are actually acting.
This is a must-see play for people who love theater. I can't wait to see it finished and then do the production shots...Stay tuned for them within the month.
RPW