Behind the scenes with the cast: Amber James

On Jan. 23, Amber James took over Perisphere Theater’s Instagram account during our week of tech and dress rehearsals to share a day in the life of an actor, as she prepared to play Mariane in Tartuffe.

Here are a few of her posts:

Going through my script and realizing how strange some of my blocking notes must seem to someone who hasn’t seen the show. Take a look at some of my favorite notations and then come see them for real starting this Thursday! (Use code “10Tartuffe” to get $10 tix to opening night!!) . . . . . . #perispheretheater #tartuffe #moliere #dctheatre #dctheater #dcarts #dcmetro #capitalfringe #techweek #dressrehearsal #actorlife #theatrelife #behindthescenes #actorprepares

A post shared by Perisphere Theater (@perispheretheater) on Jan 23, 2018 at 12:48pm PST

The hair and makeup process is complete – swipe ➡ to see each step! Usually actors do H&M at the theater, but Cap Fringe is such a small, unique space that I find it easier to get ready at home. So PUMPED to start dress rehearsal in just a few minutes!! . . . . . . #perispheretheater #tartuffe #moliere #dctheatre #dctheater #dcarts #dcmetro #capitalfringe #techweek #dressrehearsal #actorlife #theatrelife #behindthescenes #actorprepares

A post shared by Perisphere Theater (@perispheretheater) on Jan 23, 2018 at 4:22pm PST

First dress is COMPLETE!! To celebrate, here is what Tartuffe would look like if our design team (director, SM, sound, and set) took the stage…needless to say it would be fascinating! . . . . . . #perispheretheater #tartuffe #moliere #dctheatre #dctheater #dcarts #dcmetro #capitalfringe #techweek #dressrehearsal #actorlife #theatrelife #behindthescenes #actorprepares

A post shared by Perisphere Theater (@perispheretheater) on Jan 23, 2018 at 7:00pm PST

Pre-show antics featuring Dorine, Damis, Elmire, Mariane, and Cleante!! . . . . . . #perispheretheater #tartuffe #moliere #dctheatre #dctheater #dcarts #dcmetro #capitalfringe #techweek #dressrehearsal #actorlife #theatrelife #behindthescenes #actorprepares

A post shared by Perisphere Theater (@perispheretheater) on Jan 23, 2018 at 4:43pm PST

Tartuffe runs Jan. 25–Feb. 4, 2018, at Capital Fringe.

Want to keep up with Perisphere Theater’s doings? Follow us on Instagram @perispheretheater.