Rachel
Ehrenberg is the beauty in the booth (Stage Manager) for ALLIGATOR. This is her second
production with DTC. Here she offers her insight and perspective on working on ALLIGATOR.
What is
your favorite moment in ALLIGATOR
and why?
I tried to pinpoint my
favorite moment in ALLIGATOR
but I couldn't. My favorite aspect about ALLIGATOR is how the story-line is very serious
and dark, and yet I find myself laughing throughout the whole show. Jeremy has
such a way of writing that he has you watching one scene
where you might feel like holding your breath and the next you're
busting out laughing at the situation the characters got themselves into.
I think that's very important when shows have a darker story-line. Each
character gives you something to love about them and to connect to.
Why do
you work with Dream Theatre Company?
I've stage managed two shows with Dream Theatre Company and
could not be more thankful for those opportunities. Every single rehearsal,
tech day, and show has taught me something and that is incredibly priceless to
me. I absolutely love that they put on original work and that they give you
something you can't find anywhere else. It's been said by many, and now I'm one
of those people saying it as well. The first time watching ALLIGATOR had me going
through many feelings and emotions and when it was over, I sat back in awe.
It's not a show that you go to see and walk out with saying, "Oh, that was pretty good". You walk out
of the show and you have questions and a feeling in your heart. At least that's
what happens for me. The show ends and my heart is heavy but I'm happy.
What
advice would you give to a first time audience member to this show?
My advice for a first time audience member seeing this show
would be to have an open mind and heart. Take everything in from the moment you
walk through the door and let any preconceived thoughts go. Also, don't be
scared!
If you
had a time turner and could change something about the rehearsal process, what
would it have been?
I really loved how the rehearsal process went. I enjoyed how
Jeremy spent a good amount of time with the beginning scenes so their
characters could develop and once they knew who they were, the other scenes
were easier to tackle. Of course we'd all want more rehearsal time as well but
I'm so proud with everyone's work. This show isn't easy and every single night
in rehearsal, the actors worked hard and pushed themselves.
What
will you take from working on this project with you to your future artistic
career?
What won't I take from
this project with me?! I have mastered (or so I like to think...) running
lights and sounds. I've never done that before so I'm super excited to be on
this side of the process. The different tactics and methods the actors used to
find their characters have been really beneficial to watch. I can't stress
enough how thankful I am that I've worked with Dream Theatre Company. I've
definitely grown in these past 3 months so thank you all. Now
everyone, COME SEE THE SHOW!