{"id":22633,"date":"2022-05-18T17:10:54","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T16:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/?p=22633"},"modified":"2025-04-23T12:57:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T11:57:14","slug":"the-producers-rehearsal-diary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/the-producers-rehearsal-diary\/","title":{"rendered":"Rehearsal Diary: The Producers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This week The Producers opens at The Bridewell Theatre. Our Musical Theatre Studio Company<\/a> has worked so hard on this hilarious show and we cannot wait for you all to see it. We sat down with Assistant Director and Stage Manager, Giusy Pappalardo to discuss this musical and her journey through the rehearsal process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Giusy trained at the MTA in Catania, Italy. Her Theatre<\/strong> credits include Soloist in Godspell (Bridewell theatre), Barista in Adela in London (Camden Fringe Festival), Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar (Fringe), Jack\u2019s Mother\/Cinderella\u2019s mother in Into the Woods (Shoreditch town hall), Fr\u00e4ulein Schneider in Cabaret (Shaw Theatre). Assistant Director<\/strong> credits include, City Academy Studio Company productions of Sweeney Todd (Shoreditch Town Hall), Lend Me a Tenor (The Courtyard), Assassins (Landor Theatre), In the Heights, Chicago and Avenue Q (Bridewell Theatre). Director<\/strong> credits include, Rice (Unbroken Theatre Festival, Barnes), The Dream (Actor\u2019s Church, Covent Garden).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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When I was first told we were going to do The Producers, I definitely was a little skeptical. In true Mel Brooks style, the show truly makes you question whether you should laugh at Max and Leo\u2019s schemes, the politically incorrect new musical they are producing and the larger than life characters you are introduced to. It is a great show, lots of fun, lots of humour and exciting parts to perform, but at the same time I was worried it was going to be hard to find the right cast and put it on its feet in just eight weeks.<\/p>\n

My doubts vanished when I saw the first audition videos and I sat in the recall room. So much talent to choose from; I was blown away! There were familiar faces from previous shows I had Assistant Directed and even from previous shows I had performed in. It was also really heartwarming to see new faces and new potential waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n

The creative team were spoiled for choice and I am ever so proud of each and every one of the people who auditioned.<\/p>\n

Sitting through the first dance rehearsal was surreal; the cast went in with such enthusiasm and willingness to learn. By the end of a two hour session, we had our first number, \u2018King of Broadway\u2019, fully staged! Take it from someone that has been in their fair share of rehearsal rooms\u2026when it happens, it\u2019s magic.<\/p>\n

Another wonderful moment was hearing the cast learn their very first harmonies – there is always something emotional about hearing beautiful voices singing beautiful tunes together.<\/p>\n

The Producers is definitely a wacky show, the apotheosis of slapstick comedy and humour, and I have loved every minute of this process. I am grateful to have been able to sit through rehearsals, watch the performers escape their comfort zone and explore their more comedic side. Most importantly, I\u2019ve watched us all grow as artists and friends.<\/p>\n

As goes the life of the Stage Manager, I won\u2019t get to properly see the show in its full, final form. But, I cannot wait for the audiences to step through the doors and forget their troubles for a couple of hours. It is a gift, and I am truly looking forward to opening night and witnessing the audience\u2019s first reactions!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Find out more information about The Studio Company<\/a>. Keep up to date with all our Shows and Events<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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