Of all the things that seem important to putting on a play, such as having a script (fairly basic), finding a cast (fairly crucial) and having a venue (enough said), one of the less obvious requirements is having a good schedule. By 'good' I mean written on a piece of paper with a pencil that is easily erased!
To say rehearsal schedules need to be flexible is like saying the universe is big, or the sun is hot, or the worlds economy is not doing so well. There are so many factors to consider, not least is the fact that other groups/peoples/parties will be wanting to use the venue at the same time. This is a fact of life, venues are not hanging on a piece of string waiting to be casually booked at a moments notice, they are voraciously sought after and hunted down for all manner of events on all days of the week. Combine this with a cast who actually need to live normal lives outside of rehearsal times (actors apparently need to eat & sleep - the wimps!) and suddenly a perfect storm of scheduling chaos is created.
Actually it's not that bad. It's just a little confusing. Sometimes a little frustrating, but when it gets to the point of 'looking as though it might actually work' that then is a state of bliss like none other. Well... Almost.
I am meeting with the cast of Dating by the Book over the next 5 days, at the end of that time I hope to have a piece of paper in my hand that guarantees scheduling bliss for all time.
Wish me luck.
Paul
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