by Angie McMahon
Some of you may or may not know that directing Book of Liz for me was my first time directing a play. In the past I have directed “Bad Review” and been told I was one of the best Improv Directors in the City by the Reader. But for me this was a whole new experience. One of the things I have tried to emulate from other directors I have worked with is to try to find a way to have the actor find what they need. So you do this by giving notes with strong emotions attached so they can try to get to a place you want them at. Wow sounds pretentious hu? Well my cast kept a list of there favorite notes I gave during rehearsal, thought I would share. These are real notes I gave.
4. Chris can you punch Jews.
3. Brian move your hand and let her touch your cock
2. Adam just stand there and cum
1. I want you guys to pretend she just said “I want to skull fuck your mother”
You forgot
“You don’t wanna FUCK Liz.”
“STOP LOOKING AT HIS ASS!!”
and
‘Amy, could you not cum so much at the top of the scene?’