| Rained all day Monday. Finns weren't happy about it. We actually didn't mind as it was a light, constant rain; the kind you can take a brief walk in without worrying about an umbrella. We went early to the studio to add noses and brows to the papier-mâché heads. Then we gave a coat of white paint to the ones that were dry. After that we drove to the communal "cottage" outside of town which is open to anyone who wants to go. It is maintained communally and it appears that all respect the privilege. I can't imagine a similar setting working out in the States but then we don't have a heritage of everyman's right. A very different approach to the liberal doctrine of property rights enshrined in the Constitution as a response to feudal landowning. Christine arranged a meeting with the local theatre company to recruit collaborators for our performance installation. Arriving at the determined time we were treated to a rehearsal of the last few scenes of "Sugar" with dialogue in Finnish and lip-synching to pre-recorded songs in English. It was their last rehearsal before summer break until they resume on 15 August. We look forward to our first rehearsal Tuesday with three male actors who expressed interest in our project. |