Author Archives: Louisa Taylor

About Louisa Taylor

Louisa is very much looking forward to the challenge of directing Barnstormers anniversary production of “Joseph” in 2012.  The show is one that is very close to her heart and she is expecting it to take over most of her non-working life for the next few months.  That is apart from the time she is likely to spend reading more books, listening to more musicals, walking the dog and sleeping.  Louisa’s previous roles include: Amy Pond (Snow White), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Princess Petit Pearl (Dick Patchington), Millie (Thoroughly Modern Millie), the title roles of Jane Eyre and The Baker’s Wife, Kolokolo Bird (Just So), Brenda (Storage the Musical – World Premiere), Hodel (Fiddler on the Roof), Reno Sweeney (Anything Goes) and Dorothy (The Wiz). Follow the progress of the show on www.hugmore.wordpress.com

“Joseph” – Out of the Desert (Part 2)

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Louisa Taylor

So, there we were: show week.  For 15 weeks it had been sitting on the far horizon just beyond our reach and nicely out of view.  Now that reprieve was over and it was right there in front of us … Continue reading →

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“Joseph” – Out of the Desert (Part 1)

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Louisa Taylor

When I last posted on the crazy subject of “Joseph” it was just less than two weeks until the opening night.  I had every intention of sharing with you all the last minute dilemmas, gory details of a crisis or two and my every thought on … Continue reading →

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Joseph – the aftermath

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Louisa Taylor

“Way, way back 15 weeks ago Not long after rehearsals began I looked at the size of the cast for this show And said to myself: “Is this a good plan?”   Barnstormers doing Joseph again So much to do … Continue reading →

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Joseph – SHOW WEEK!!!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Louisa Taylor

Hi all Show week is finally here!  It seems only 5 minutes since I put on my iPod and started working out timings for the Joseph’s Dreams moves on the set of Snow White and yet here we are. We … Continue reading →

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Joseph – Week 15 rehearsal plan (LAST WEEK BEFORE SHOW WEEK!!!)

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Louisa Taylor

Hello everyone! Right, this is it.  Our last week of rehearsals before the show.  That means we are now down to just two rehearsals before the dress rehearsal and only a maximum of four rehearsals left before the show!!  Yikes!!  … Continue reading →

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From the Producer – April 2012

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Louisa Taylor

Good Afternoon Folks,   “Joseph” – the Final Countdown   We are in the final month and preparations for the four performances are hotting up with non-stop run throughs for the cast, creative work for costume and set/props construction, assembly … Continue reading →

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Joseph Guest Post – “The Well”

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Louisa Taylor

Here is the next guest post on the theme of Joseph.  Don’t forget to get your contributions to the Barnstormers website team soon! The Well Their jubilant shouts of victory rang in his ears as he lay slumped in the dirt.  … Continue reading →

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“Joseph” – Two weeks to go

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Louisa Taylor

  Goodness me!  It is less than two weeks now until the opening night.  Frightening how fast the hands zoom around the dial isn’t it?  And so much has happened since the last report.  First of all, I got sick … Continue reading →

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“Joseph” – Choral Reflections

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Louisa Taylor

The calm remains.  It is an odd feeling.  I have now begun to think that something must have gone horribly wrong after all, but then I look back at my notes and the schedule for this week and realise that … Continue reading →

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