at Malick’s ranch in California
where they actually rehearsed in
her garage.
“I think we’ve all realized this
is actually a great way to do it,”
said Malick. “We just kind of go
wherever we can with whoever
is available and it’s been pretty
great. I actually loved this process. This is a garage troupe!”
“After all is said and done we
will have had a good three
weeks rehearsing together,”
added Cole. “And actually in the
same room. It wasn’t easy, and
the schedule was a little more
broken up than usual but we got
it done. Can’t rehearse a play
alone. You’re always playing off
each other, and those moments
are found in rehearsal, and continue for the run of the play.”
There aren’t many theatres in
America as dedicated to producing new works as NJ Rep — a
mission that has helped attract
talented playwrights such as
Dresser to premiere their work
in Central New Jersey.
“Theatres like NJ Rep that are
dedicated to new work are absolutely vital in keeping theater
alive in the USA,” stated Dresser.
“And there aren’t enough of
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