Blocking: Gymnastics

Finished preliminary blocking notes on the first half of the play (everything up to Act 3, Scene 6 in the original text--or Acts 1 and 2 in my version). Almost inadvertantly, I found the blocking began with a lot of broad spirals, but then gradually gave way to more angular criss-cross movements--like a see-saw of authority across the stage.

I'm particularly looking forward to blocking the Fool and Edgar (in his Poor Tom persona). I'd like them both to be gymnastic and unpredictable, steering the movement of the play in expected directions. Maybe, as Lear sinks into madness and starts emulating those two tricksters, he can try a bit of acrobatics himself. Nothing lightens the mood like an octogenarian doing somersaults.