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The only benefit from designing thousands of care labels over the space of a month is that now, when I am asked to redesign an entire range for one brand, I can knock it out in one day with intelligent layout. And I don't mean the kind of intelligence that gets you into Harvard. Rather the type that provides maximum design awesomeness with minimum hassle in code alterations.

And if that doesn't make sense to you, its because you haven't lived and breathed DO NOT DRY CLEAN for 36 days of your life.

This evening was the final rehearsal for LOVESONG. We had every man and his dog out to watch the show. Our long list of attendees were as follows:

Genevieve (the other director)
Peter (plays Bean)
Hanni (plays Molly)
Courtney (plays Joan)
Andrew (plays Harry)
Glen (the set designer / plays the waiter)
Louis (the stage manager)
Lyn (the lighting guru)
Ron (the sound guru)
Leon (the live guitarist)
Justin (the posing critic in fabulously attractive attire)

So we had all these people and very little Tim Tams to go round. Thankfully the cast had stepped up since last week. Still, the lines are not there yet. There's variation and deviation from the beautifully written script (which is, not ideal I know). But their characters are spot on. The relationships are cemented, their energy is present and the timing will come on Saturday along with the set they are yet to meet.

Gen, the other director asked as we enjoyed our pre-rehearsal Chinatown meal if I thought she was contributing as much as I had hoped. Truth is, originally I had expected allot more of her vocally. This was before the rehearsal process began. When we got into the thick of things, her pensive directing style ultimately became an advantage for unpacking or discussing scenes, issues, character, staging and actors.

So in a complicated answer to her question, even though she will not be present at any of the performances as she is attending the Dungog Film Festival to represent the film ROSY MAX we had made previously together conveniently screening the same weekend as LOVESONG... Yes she had. And given I can not make Dungog, I feel its fair she can't make LOVESONG, even though we both pine for the other.

I shared a cab ride back to Erskinville with Miss Direction himself: Glen Jackson. During the ride, he shared his take on the performance as it stands.* I find Glen amazingly helpful. Its most likely due to our natural rapport. His two cents are always welcome in my book.

Fruit of the Moment: Rock Hard Ginger biscuits
* it was very positive btw.