Daily report 13 / 19 January 2010

Today the rehearsal started earlier than scheduled because the stage manager could come to the rehearsal. I came in later and missed the first hours.

For the first time the scenes are rehearsed with music. It is wonderful to see how the music and the sword dance choreographies match very well. The music brings an extra stimulus to the scene. I was surprised to hear hard rock. Another way to combine modern life and old traditions.

I can feel energy in the room today. Everyone seems more aware of the coming performance. It brings a new excitement and tension.

Fumio adds some details in the choreographies which sharpen the focus on the action. A glance, an extra movement, a detail in the attitude.

The mise en scene is rehearsed several times to connect the different scenes. Collective work is alternated with individual practice.

One of the young members is replaced. A very important decision. I did not notice any disturbance about this during the rehearsal. Maybe I can't notice what is going on in the non verbal communication, but it seemed very relaxed to me. Quality has the highest priority.

Today's rehearsal makes me curious how the final performance will look like.