Ojai finale

Whoa. A very good way to end my summer of developmental workshops. There was thunderous applause at the end of the first act. I was really moved by how well the actors did - and how well the story was told. Patrick Adams was really remarkable as private reeves (nee green) and I think josh and amy sloane took great steps forward.

As bill cain's agent said, its a good sign when at the top of act two the audience is clapping for me.

SPOILER ALERT:
Bill did impressive work all week - and I think we've come up with a great shape for NINE CIRCLES. The ending now has in circle eight private reeve's last words before his execution and circle nine are his thoughts as he is dying. It is haunting and moving and I think almost right. Close. But man, it was a great week. A real sense of accomplishment.

Once again, ojai has proven to be immensely fruitful for play development. It succeeds for so many reasons. Which I hope to get to next.