This session brought us back into the heart of rehearsal, with a full run of Comedy of Errors and continued work on Hamlet for the Volunteer Appreciation Event.

After check-in, we began a run at 6:32, with ensemble members stepping into roles and supporting one another throughout. Even with overlapping work happening in the space, the focus remained on building the world of the play and strengthening each moment.

“There is a lot of great scene work happening,” and it showed. Performances are becoming more grounded and confident, with participants bringing energy, specificity, and growing clarity to their characters. Scenes we’ve revisited are showing noticeable improvement, a testament to the ensemble’s commitment to the process.

We spent time refining key moments—particularly physical sequences and transitions—working through blocking and exploring how to make storytelling clearer and more dynamic. Some performances began tentatively but opened up as the work continued, revealing depth and confidence.

Fisher-Grant supported the Hamlet group, helping simplify the sword fight choreography and making the scene more accessible and playable. Meanwhile, conversations around music and transitions sparked ideas for how to enhance the flow and energy of the performance as a whole.

As the evening continued, we adapted as needed—stepping into roles, adjusting staging, and keeping the work moving forward. We closed by spending additional time on the Hamlet scene, digging deeper into the text and continuing to shape the piece.

The momentum is clear: the ensemble is building something strong, together.