Memory Of Water - Rehersals Begin in Earnest

You're getting me out of bed for this?

Rehearsals began in earnest last week for Codsall Dramatic Societies exciting new play, The Memory Of Water by Shelagh Stephenson. Amateur Theatre presents many interesting challenges, not least of all being getting yourself into character at the drop of a hat, turning it on and off like a tap.

I still don't know why I'm getting up...

There are many ways that people can do this. Some, simply sit quietly to themselves, have a brief moment before heading out onto the stage. Others will go for the method acting approach (not always that easy in amateur theatre), where they act like their character constantly (Daniel Day Lewis is an example of a Hollywood performer famous for this). However, in amateur theatre the same time can't be spent on developing a character as in professional theatre. Amateur theatre relies heavily on performers giving up their spare time to learn their lines to and from work, giving up their evenings and putting 110% into a project, making it one of the most demanding undertakings anyone can go for. But it is also the most rewarding.

Some even learn their lines during rehearsal...

Want to get involved in amateur theatre in Wolverhampton and Codsall. Visit Codsall Dramatic Society or like us on Facebook. Come see our next amateur theatre production in Wolverhampton and Codsall, The Memory of Water, by Shelagh Stephenson, 25th-28th September at Codsall Village Hall.