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Ah, I did not see you there, please remove yourself from my potted ficus… welcome to today’s episode of “Things We Learn.” Today, we will explore the rehearsal process. Like all important television shows on public access stations, like this one, rehearsing is an important aspect for polishing the performance, just so you have an idea of what you are doing on stage and saying to the audience. I rehearse sitting in this faux leather armchair every day for at least fifteen minutes, wearing various hats, because I own an extensive amount of hats to the point which I will never be seen on camera wearing the same one.

Not only do the actors benefit from the rehearsal process, but playwrights get some inspiration for their pieces as well. An actor or the director may alter a line or stage direction that allows the play to flow better, or maybe even be more than barely incomprehensible. The benefits are unimaginable.

As for the actors, they might have a vision of how to perform their roles, but the director comes forward to give them real purpose and aid to their craft, seeing all the roles as part of a working object d’arte. While one actor may see what she needs to do to full the role, the director can piece the individuals together so they understand their roles beside the other cast members.

Well, that concludes another riveting adventure into the world of learning. Tune in next week for another exciting episode, where I feed a live chinchilla, on “Things We Learn.”

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