L'shana tova...

Five days before rehearsals are scheduled to begin and Thank God for the excellent conversations with our designers that have helped clarify so many elements of this show! And we are cast, to boot. A sweet day, thank God.

We discovered that we need a scene where Don Juan teaches our shy actor, Rafael, how to woo a lady, and that the duel may in fact be a dance-off. Learned that the impact of the French upon Mexican history in the 19th century, most evident after the Mexican Independence, is an important ingredient in the creation of the Revolution in the early 20th century. Although France made European fashion and manners alluring, it was Emperor Maximilian, ruler of Mexico from 1864 to 1867, who upheld several liberal policies proposed by the Juárez administration – such as land reforms.

Back to dramaturgy, a new question came up, go Tim, how is Don Juan visible to the living? We bounced a couple ideas around. What do you think?