Cathy Milne knows ‘It’s All Coming Together…’

Warm up exercises on the Berkeley Theatre Stage

Having never been involved in a serious theatrical performance (High School seems so long ago to me…) last night’s “Cue to Cue” (or Q2Q for the ‘texting’ generation) was a real learning experience. This was our first night of work in the Berkeley Street Theatre and Christine coached us on the importance of sending our voices to the top of the house. The actors were costumed and instantly our roles came to life. Denyse and her crew had carefully selected outfits both fitting of the period and helping to tell the story – the “Beats” in unique combinations of black, white and red; Helena and her beloved Demetrius in co-ordinated blues; the court looking splendid. Our Director, Kelly and Choreographer Pragna tweaked – moving dancers around the stage, changed the tilt of hats so the light hit faces just so, slowing pace on set changes. Sound, lighting and all the cues were methodically co-ordinated by Monica. The set, scenery and props were added and enhance the show that, thus far, we have only practiced in the studio. The excitement is clearly building amongst the actors as we get closer to performance weekend. Two more rehearsals and then it’s show time!