Fin

Well, the show is closed. Tonight we strike the set and props and move on with our lives. This fun little show that consumed three months of our lives is now an epitaph, and a charming one at that.

I'm resisting the temptation to pick apart specifics about the show. I've stayed positive through the process, and will continue to do so in regards to the wonderful jobs that everyone did. But I will be hard and honest with myself regarding what I think I could do better in the future.

• Start early and get the script and score in front of potential castmembers early.
• Have back-up plans for casting in the event that people have to miss or drop out.
• Continue to block the show hard and in a skeletal manner to give the cast PLENTY of time to work in their "in-between" stuff.
• Go with your instincts and sharpen comedic bits to make them more relevant, but don't try to make them funny or they won't be.
• Work with people who work the way you do. If you have to work with someone who can't or won't, either find someone else or plan on adapting to their needs.
• Continue to have production meetings early and frequently.

That's it in a nutshell, and without dinging anyone specifically. I had a great time with everyone. The new people I worked with were a delight. The familiar people I worked with were as consistent as ever. And those I had problems with got the issues resolved quickly and expertly. No regrets.

This is officially the last post of this blog. I hope anyone who reads it finds it informative or at least heartwarming. It was a great experience, and a great process.

Thanks, all.

- Sean