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Rehearsal Diary: Week 1

10/14/2016

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Things are rolling.

This week, The Wheel hit two milestones. First, we had our read-through of At Sea, Staring Up. It's one thing to know who your cast will be leading up to rehearsals; it's quite another to have them in the same place for the first time. This play has lived inside my head for quite a while, to the point where I could hear it clamoring to get out. To finally hear voices speak these words aloud - not just any voices, but the right voices - was a powerful experience. At a certain point, early on, I realized I had the freedom to stop looking at my script, to stop imagining how these words would sound, and instead closed my eyes and listened to the scene being read. Already, Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Adrian and Nick have such clear notions of who these characters are, and are giving it their all to tell their stories with integrity and passion. The relationships no longer exist solely on the page; they're beginning to breathe and grow.

Our second milestone was finally meeting face-to-face with Finegan Kruckemeyer, the playwright. Earlier this year, Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences commissioned a play by Fin that has evolved into his newest work, Where Words Once Were, premiering in early November. While in town for rehearsals, he was gracious enough to take time out of his busy schedule to meet with myself and Elizabeth Floyd (Co-Founder, Managing Director and actor) for a drink. Having the opportunity to meet after several years of correspondence and talk freely about At Sea, Staring Up with its creator was an immeasurable gift, and we are grateful to Fin for his time, generosity, spirit, and friendship.

At long last, The Wheel's family is growing. We can't wait to find out what we're capable of - together.

Jack Read
Director of At Sea, Staring Up
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#RollForward Update

10/12/2016

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We are thrilled by the response we have received thus far in the campaign. In just 2 weeks, we have raised over $1,250 reaching 36% of our campaign total. This is an amazing start, but we still have a bit of work left to do. So please, if you haven't done so already, share the campaign on social media and help spread the word about The Wheel as we #RollForward.
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Jack Read, the play’s director, and I are sincerely blown away by your generosity, and we can't thank you enough. With each day that we move closer and closer to the opening of At Sea, Staring Up, we are filled with elation and awe at seeing our dream realized thanks to the incredible support from the DC arts community.  We couldn't have launched The Wheel in a more welcoming and vibrant city!

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In other exciting news, last night we held our first read thru for At Sea, Staring Up and I am delighted to introduce you to the cast! Check out the cast list below and learn more about these phenomenal actors on our website.

Nick Duckworth        CALEB PROSSER 
Elizabeth Floyd         EMMA THE GREEK
Elizabeth Gillespie    ELISE DABELSTEIN
Adrian Iglesias          NOAH KEARNEY
Elizabeth Ung            SYLVIA WIST 
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Thank you again for your generous support!  A wheel is only as strong as the spokes that hold it up and YOU are our spokes! 
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With gratitude,
Elizabeth Floyd
Managing Director, Co-Founder
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    • About The Wheel
    • Who We Are
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  • Shows
    • Past Shows >
      • The Winter's Tale
      • The Seagull
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      • A Burial Place
      • Some Pictures of The Floating World
      • The Blind
      • At Sea, Staring Up
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    • A Burial Place
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