And There It Was

Yeah, I know other directors got their cast actual edible gifts and cards (edible cards?). But screw that. This is cheaper and faster. So I started writing this on the Moleskine (so friggin' awesome) that you guys got me:

6/10/10

My first post goes out to the cast of Blueprints for buying me something my frugal self (aka cheap ass) would never buy. I thank you for the hard work you've put into this scene, especially given it was my last quarter. I thank you for doing things that are now probably extremely idiotic in retrospect. Like making Dominic propose to Carrie. Or letting people touch Ronnie. Ew.

I know I'm seen as someone people respect, but truthfully, it's only reciprocal. I respect all ofyou so much because you were so open and trusting - that was what really allowed me to direct freely. I had an amazing time directing you all because I never felt like I was the director; you guys made me part of the scene as well, absorbing me with your words, actions, expressions. It occurred on so many occasions that I often struggled to give you notes. Remember the times when I sat silently after a run-through? Yeah, I had no idea what the hell I was gonna say. You were as much of a director as me - helping me with blocking, giving me insight, and putting up with sitting in a stupid circle at the beginning of each rehearsal to discuss our feelings.

This was an extremely difficult quarter for me in many different ways and it was occasionally difficult to get through a script as complex and close to my heart as this one. I suppose that is a testament to the writer's talent. =). Anyhoo, you guys made it so easy for me and I thank you. Here are my personal shout-outs:

Nam Giao/Alyssa: Thank you never learning what self-induced analgesia was.

Patrick/Pete: Thank you for playing computer games whenever you weren't performing.

Angela/Carrie: Thank you for learning "No Scrubs" by about 9th week.

Apollo/Dominic: Thank you for the great accent in this role.

Tobit/Justin: Thank you for not infecting us with your ADD...wait. What were we talking about again? What the hell was that stain on your shirt, btw?

Alice/Ronnie: Thank you for never growing up. =)