Open Rehearsal: The Court Theatre Blog
September 17, 2010
Second Preview Tonight: The Comedy of Errors
It’s impossible to predict how our first audience will react to any given show at Court Theatre, and that’s why we wait with bated breath to absorb your reactions in the post-show discussion. When the first audience reacts positively, it’s an uncommonly validating experience for the artists. Here are some of the comments left on our feedback forms last night:
“A romping great time.”
“Crazy”
“Hilarious and innovative”
“Funny update of a classic.”
“Terrific set”
“Impossible to describe—you have to see it to believe it.”
“It was cool!”
“Zany”
“Totally hysterical; amazing and unbelievable. You have to see it to believe it. Even beats [The Mystery of] Irma Vep.”
“Best theater experience in Chicago.”
“Recommended!”
Of course, there was also some constructive criticism:
“Try to clear up the speech a little: slower, clearer. I know it’s hard with all that action but it would help more of us get more punchlines.”
The actors are working on just that for tonight’s performance. Thanks to all the audience members who came to our first preview; you are an integral part of our process!
The Comedy of Errors runs Wednesday through Sunday until October 17 at Court Theatre.
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Just saw the Saturday preview. Audience ecstatic.
Shakespeare gets the short end of the slapstick.
By Martin Baumgaertner on September 18, 2010 at 10:21 pm