Hi. I'm Bryce Ryness. I have the unique pleasure of being in two NAMT shows- Triangle and Sleeping Beauty Wakes- so I'll let you in on both. As always, everything starts at home, with family: Mercy (l) and Judah (r)
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I'm met on the first day of rehearsal by Sleeping Beauty Wakes composer Brendan Milburn. Having previous experience with the show, my "music pick-up" rehearsal was brief.
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SBW Stage Manager Marcy Reed's interpretation of "Smile for the camera!"
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Music rehearsal. Before you learn your part, it's a little tedious.
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Then, after you learn your part, you can really wail!
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Music Director Brad Haak (and composer Brendan Milburn).
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Christy Altomare- who plays the sleep-trapped "Rose"- engages in intense character research.
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And, now over to Triangle. I'm greeted by the ever-pensive James Sampliner.
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One thing about readings, there are always changes. Dana Steingold collates her new script amongst her existing music score.
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One great thing about doing readings (and any developmental work) is that you get to meet new people! The first meeting of Adam Heller (standing) and Carrie Cimma (seated).
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My Sleeping Beauty Wakes cohort Tonya Pinkins. Combined, we have 1 TONY award. I'm so proud.
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Trying to condense a 2:45 musical into 45 minutes� you have to cut out a. lot. of. stuff.
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My view in the Triangle rehearsal room.
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Even though the presentations are only 45 minutes long, it's still daunting to learn a new musical. Wayne Wilcox, Adam Heller, and James Sampliner at work.
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James Sampliner explains the nuance of the intricate Curtis Moore score to Adam Heller� and I swear this shot wasn't staged.
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With limited time, it's imperative to take detailed notes. Wayne Wilcox's encouragement to himself, "Heady and floaty." Well said, Wayne.
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The Triangle girls, singing a tune: (R-L) Margot Seibert, Dana Steingold, Carrie Cimma.
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"Hey Dana, strike an 'actor' pose." � so profound.
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Music score under your belt? Check. Now it's time for Music Stand-o-graphy.
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A Triangle creative team meeting: (L-R) composer Curtis Moore, book/lyricist Thomas Mizer, and Director Meredith McDonough
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Something I find fascinating about readings: we won't dance, we won't fight, we won't touch� but we WILL kiss. Here, Wayne Wilcox gives me his best kissy face.
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Christy Altomare: kissy face.
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Margot Seibert: kissy face.
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The events of Triangle happen in-and-around the old Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, which is now NYU's Brown Building. Still there. #crazy #siteresearch
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Sleeping Beauty Wakes convenes for a table-read/work session.
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SBW composer Brendan Milburn, lyricist Valerie Vigoda, and actor Nicholas Kohn enjoy Rachel Sheinkin's humorous book.
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SBW directorial/writing staff hard at work: (L-R) Producer Mara Issacs, Director Rebecca Taichman, and book writer Rachel Sheinkin.
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Sound Check time. Margot Seibert and Dana Steingold show pizzaz, spunk� and TALENT!
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"Okay, Sleeping Beauty Wakes cast, one real smile- then- one fake smile." You decide which is which.
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The bare stage, ready for the Festival! Oct. 11 and 12 at New World Stages. Hope you get a chance to see some of these shows in their entirety sometime soon!
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