The cast of Bikers! Has been rehearsing for a couple of weeks now and I’ve noticed a trend in our rehearsals: the actors are stopping to regain composure so many times during scenes, that they’re starting to wonder if they can pull this off with a straight face. Should I take this as a sign that Bikers! is hilarious? Most definitely. Should we listen to our sole fellow actor telling us to “shut our pie holes” and get back to work? Also yes.
I am pleased to report that in addition to our jaws hurting from laughing so much, the scene work and comic scenarios have begun to take the form of a theatrical science experiment gone haywire. The actors are out of control (in a most perfect way!). They’ve grasped the quick pace and humor of the show but now they’re like a bunch of kindergarteners with liquor and handguns.
Stay tuned for rehearsal pictures and some quips from Bikers!. In the meantime, I’ll be making sure each player gets their fair turn sitting on the motorcycle.
-T