When I was remounting my production of Heather Raffo’s 9 Parts of Desire for the Geffen Playhouse, the actress/author was beginning to reach a serious problem with the vocal challenges, as well as the mounting psychological pressure of her L.A. debut. Jean-Louis Rodrigue was referred to me by the staff at the theatre. Immediately, the three of us were comfortable with one another. I had assumed we would be needing him for a few hours a week to warm up the actress, but it became a much deeper collaboration, entirely due to Jean-Louis’ abilities and nature. He was quickly working on stage with her, helping her ground in the Alexander Technique and preparing her vocally for the task at hand — and he stayed with the show through the entire performance schedule. Heather and I both found him to be a vital contributor to our work, and I very much look forward to working with him again. He is clearly a teacher and a collaborator of the highest caliber. I am eternally grateful to him for the success of our production in Los Angeles.
When I was remounting my production of Heather Raffo’s 9 Parts of Desire for the Geffen Playhouse, the actress/author was beginning to reach a serious problem with the vocal challenges, as well as the mounting psychological pressure of her L.A. debut. Jean-Louis Rodrigue was referred to me by the staff at the theatre. Immediately, the three of us were comfortable with one another. I had assumed we would be needing him for a few hours a week to warm up the actress, but it became a much deeper collaboration, entirely due to Jean-Louis’ abilities and nature. He was quickly working on stage with her, helping her ground in the Alexander Technique and preparing her vocally for the task at hand -- and he stayed with the show through the entire performance schedule. Heather and I both found him to be a vital contributor to our work, and I very much look forward to working with him again. He is clearly a teacher and a collaborator of the highest caliber. I am eternally grateful to him for the success of our production in Los Angeles.
