Spotlight Takes Focus!

The Spotlight took focus once again today! This afternoon we had a production meeting at Ars Nova to go over all of the ins and outs of the A.N.T. Fest. Since I had never been to the theater before, I was really looking forward to seeing the space.

When we arrived we were handed a blue tote which contained informational packets about how the festival will be run as well as gold laminated performer badges for each of us which hung from red lanyards. Another nice touch was that even though the meeting was called for 1pm on a Saturday, the folks in charge understood that most of us wouldn't likely have had time to grab a first meal of the day and so they generously provided coffee, juice and bagels for us non-early risers.

The theater itself is a brand black box type of space which will suit "The Spotlight" beautifully. The theater has the option of setting up the space in the style of a cabaret theater which would seat in the rage of 50-60 people, but can also be set up to hold as many as 99 audience members. I think we most definitely hope to go with the latter and pack the house as much as humanly possible.

As Ars Nova is one of the younger theaters on the scene, they seem a bit more daring and avant garde, which I find extremely exciting. I kept making an imaginary blue print and blocking of the stage as I listened to the Artistic and Production Staff give their individual presentations.

The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, making sure that we all felt welcome and in good hands. Following the presentation, we were taken on a quick tour of the rehearsal room and green room of the facility. Very impressive indeed.

Before I left the theater I was approached by vaguely familiar face which was slightly distorted by a prominent handlebar mustache.
"Did you go to U Arts?" he asked.
"Yes," trying to place this unusual stranger..."Adam!"

As it turns out Adam now goes by "Monkey" and he is doing a burlesque-acrobatic type show in the festival with his girlfriend. It sounds pretty cool and I hope to check it out! Only at Ars Nova I tell you!