Thursday evening, we will do a speed through. Then, we will time the play. Hopefully, we will have it under 40. Things to think about.

• The original play has the girls saying the first four lines in the dark. Then, the village scene. What do you think?
• IF we do have more time, after Roth says, "And don't forget what I said," exiting into the factory. Anya says: Every morning we walk up those rickety stairs. We sit at those machines. Backs bent, heads down. Bridget says, "Mouths shut." Ruth, "Maybe we're all cowards." Then Anya says, "Maybe that's because we haven't given ourselves the chance to be anything else." I'm tired of waking up.....
• Before the thugs show up, the girls are excited - giddy with excitement about the strike. We need a contrast here - happiness/excitement vs. fear when the thugs come. There is not enough fear when they show up.
• In the jail, when Clara says, "Nine more nights...." "Clara's words end in a coughing spasm." Girls are kneeling and concerned about Clara when the matron comes in.
• In the hearing scene, after Roth says, "Mr. Jonathan Stolle," I want Stolle to say,"Esquire." It was in the script. I don't know how I missed it.
• In the tombs scene, Anya, fall on your knees - looking out at God when you say "But I thought I knew. Watch the girls with wonder as they begin dancing.
• Joe, cut "But it's only a chance, Anya." It doesn't make sense.
• Roth, say at the end. I know what they're fightin for....justice beat fairness beat and a place in this world. EVERYONE MAKE NOTE OF THIS Because it affects the chanting.

Please let me know when tennis is over on Thursday, so we can make plans. ALINA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!