ARVIND/MOMMY #2

When I walked into the UT Lab theater last night for rehearsal there was something new.  Electrifying energy with lots of crew, cameras, staging. Arvind in command on stage directing people, consulting, and a complete cast!  We ran the play twice learning blocking, transition, rhythm and rhyme, how to be with one another, and I came away feeling so good about this production.  The chemistry between this ensemble of actors felt so right, so authentic.  Everyone took direction from Arvind with serious thought and reflection, changing what he asked.  If I had questions I always asked and never ever felt like I was bothersome.  I loved giving back story to new actors who weren't quite sure about the facts. This is truly one of the most exciting and interesting collaborative efforts I have been involved in since beginning to work with actors at UT.  I am so grateful that 3 of the lead actors are students of Laurel Vouvray.  The  actors who have been trained not to act bring this production the authenticity that it deserves.  I will always remember my experience with a 16y.o. writer/director as one of the most important experiences in my journey to becoming an actor.