We raced ahead today. Pages 15-32 in a re-work-through for detail. We move into the theater tomorrow. Spent a lot of detail time on working or realizing on the line, not on the pause – the work of pacing. It was a textbook day.

Aaron gives direction sometimes in terms of character traits – intelligence, strength, etc. I like it, and I must have seen it before, but somehow it seems unfamiliar. As in, “She’s smarter than that.”

I’ve thought this before but never known it – and it became really clear today – Travel on the action – move while traveling, both literally and in the mind. Arrive physically at the point of decision.

Golda pulls us down deep into seriousness, so far it takes extra to flare up the humor. Realizing this made me feel more understanding for Neil LaBute.