Filming for Wake has finally ended. I wrapped on Monday morning after a frantic few hours at a diner in Long Beach. I was under the gun because I had to be back in Manhattan to begin rehearsals for a new play, Alfred Kinsey: A Love Story. That meant the film crew had to finish my scene by 10am. Everyone felt the pressure of time, but we made it. I had a fantastic experience working with director Andrew Lawton. He and Anre Garrett, his partner at Pier's End Productions, made every effort to be professional and courteous through what was no doubt a challenging process. Shooting was delayed the first day (August 8) by a freak storm that swept through New York City and dumped about 3 inches of rain down in two hours, shutting down all mass transit. Tricky way to start off a shoot. But somehow they made up the time, and the level of concentration they brought to the work was exemplary. It's all been a bit of a whirlwind, and I will talk in greater length about the entire process in another blog. Mostly I just want to say thank you to Andrew and Anre, as well as Shane Tilston, Sheila Kwan, Mike Sapienza, Skip, Laura, Chris, Jimmy, Ann, Malissa...everyone involved in the making of the film for a great experience. I'll miss you guys!
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