MICHAEL R THOMASChapter 37
First official WICKED rehearsal It was going to be a read-thru with music. I put all the cast on stage, asking the Munchkins, Ozians, Students, and Ozmania Chorus to sit together. I had chairs for the ten leads and supporting actors. “We have no microphones today on purpose. I need everyone to speak loudly and articulately. The orchestra is facing you today so sing loudly as well. Don’t hurt yourself but show me what you got.” “You don’t even need to stand up to say your lines or to sing...