JULIUS
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JULIUS
CAESAR
rehearsal in the park
July 12, 2003
 
In order to adjust the cast to the vocal demands of performing in Theatre on the Lake's larger space, we took one of our rehearsals out to the park across the street from Strawdog. The neighbors were amazed and edified.

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The Soothsayer (Gregor Mortis) gets his hair expertly styled by Ms. Felony Fontaine.
Coffee and cigarettes are crucial to the rehearsal process.
The cast warms up.

A puppy watches from a respectful distance as Julius Caesar (John Roberts) does push-ups.
Caesar makes a scene on the way to the races.
Brutus (Chris Hainsworth) and Cassius (Mike Dailey) have a heart to heart. Probably talking about Caesar.
Portia (Anita Deely) implores Brutus to come clean.
Caesar and Calpurnia (Loretta Rezos) discuss the meaning of dreams.
Brutus addresses the Senate while Decius (James Anthony Zocolli) looks on.
A Roman Citizen (Daniel Yabut) and Metellus (Damien Geoffrion) lend an ear.
Cassius and Marc Antony (John Ferrick) act all friendly but you can tell there's some hard feelings there.
Calpurnia and Marc Antony say the Pledge of Allegience.
Octavius (Carm Grisolia) prepares to hurl himself into the teeth of some Traitors.
Marc Antony and Octavius luck out. Lucius (Kyle Hamman) takes it hard.
Lepidus (Scott Silbor) threatens Casca (Tom Hickey) with an umbrella. Real props will be added later.
The Cast (and some crew) with the Strawdog Theatre sign visible in the background.

Ahhh, Chicago in the Summertime!