Today’s date: Friday July 3, 2026
Show title: Antony and Cleopatra
Director: Mili Koncelik
Staff Crew: Analise Toone, Topher Zane (RDAs), Julia Hill, John Spellman (interns)
What we did
Mili did blocking work with those in 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 and 4.9. Campers not called for blocking ran lines with each other. A little before 10:30, another ASC artist in residence (AIR) joined the rehearsal. Since Mili had to leave at 10:30, we played a round of East Enders right after the break. When we regrouped, the campers were split into two groups. One stayed in the main rehearsal room to work on fight sequences in 4.7 with Topher, while Analise took the other half to establish a tableaustry for 4.3. She first had them be in three smaller groups, create three tableaustries of different lines within A&C. Then, campers performed them for the other groups. Analise then had campers do their tableaustries without the dialogue. They then went into figuring out “combining” said movements with the others and in line with the show so it makes sense for the scene (changing of the guard sequence). The ASC AIR also observed, and gave some feedback/praise, which the campers really seemed to appreciate. Those not in either group ran line together. Then, at 11:30, campers had their second show song rehearsal with Scarlet, where one camper played the piano and another played her violin. They accompanied a full run of the song. They sound fantastic for it being the only second rehearsal. Their next music rehearsal is next Monday July 6th. We ended with another round of East Enders.
Quick and Quotable
- From the play: “The Gods make this a happy day to Antony.” (Soldier, 4.5)
- From the director: N/A
- From the cast: “We are the Greek chorus, bro.” (Ariel)
Production Insights
Even if I am not doing much during rehearsal, I always like watching how other actors learn their lines, remember blocking, and interact with each other outside of working on the show. As theatre is all about community and working together to make something unique, camaraderie is super important. Therefore, offering to help or asking for help running lines (especially if you have a bigger part) is one of the best ways to quiz yourself because then it is like a mini performance. I also find that doing line running that way is the best way to find out just how off book you are. I have had experiences where I think I’m super off book and so ready, and then I run lines with my parents, or castmates only to find out the opposite is true. Or, the opposite happens and you think you’re not off book at all, only to find out you actually know your stuff.