I cannot believe that week one has already passed us by! Our day off on Sunday was incredible. We gathered ourselves for a bus trip to the local flea market where I purchased a beautiful carved wooden bowl. It was fun to see all the different stuff that was for sale there. We all chatted about bargains on the bus as we drove on up to Assisi. Once we arrived, we had a picnic lunch overlooking the valley - porchetta sandwiches, fresh fruit and little tomatoes. GREAT!
Assisi, we had some time to wander around, although the Church of S. Chiara (St. Claire) was not open, it was still beautiful with 3 large buttresses to support it. Much of Assisi is made of this rose colored stone, so it takes on a pinkish tinge. Walking through the town, it has such a special feel, that I was hardly surprised to be so completely moved when walking through the Church of S. Francesco (St. Francis) pictured above. Sadly, no photos are allowed inside, but the rich color of the frescoes is absolutely breathtaking.
After Assisi, we returned to Spoleto to see Happy Days by Samuel Beckett directed by Robert Wilson. I'm interested to revisit the text to see if his style choices were supported in any way by the text. Then, dinner in a wonderful restaurant down one of the side streets.
Monday, we had a morning at lesiure, so I cracked into Lost Highway and did a little napping. Then our first session with Kama Ginkas, Russian director and playwright. We'll be discussing The Seagull with him. Also had an opportunity to see some of Michael Marmarinos' (Greece) work on video. Today, sessions continue, and tonight after dinner I will chat with folks about getting the most out of working with their stage manager.
Have a lovely day!
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