Feeling that adrenalin kick…
Going into our last proper week of previews I am excited for rehearsal today as we are rehearsing a brand new number to go in tomorrow at the end of Act 1, which I feel will improve the first act and give it a proper end!
As a swing, previews can be very stressful due to the fact that you could get put on stage at any point, which happened to me last Tuesday for one of my 2nd covers! I loved going on as I get a kick from the adrenaline and it was great to become a proper member of G Company.
Swings are on the show to cover the ensemble - for instance if a boy goes off injured mid-show, is on holiday or is on covering a principal part, then us swings go in and take their part. It can be quite scary at first as most of the time everyone does different choreography and there are lots of scene changes that you need to remember if you are doing or not - the majority of the stuff you are doing on stage for the first time! When I am not performing I sit out front in the audience and note any mistakes or any ideas where things could be improved. I always have my mobile phone with me just in case anything happens mid-show and the company manager needs to get in touch with me.
Posted by Matthew Wesley (Swing/Dance Captain) on 14/10/2013 @ 17:05hrs