For most directors, the final 24 hours before a show can be especially
daunting. But for Joe Baker and his cast, 24 hours was all the time they
had to write and rehearse their
play.
Megan Thrift acts out a scene where her character attempts to avenge her father's death through the use of martial arts moves her character learned in Japan. (WTOP/Heather Brady)
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Joe Baker coaches his actors through scenes from the 10-minute play during the Play in a Day festival. (WTOP/Heather Brady)
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Chris Aldrich and Megan Thrift rehearse a scene in the play "Black Cherry's Revenge." (WTOP/Heather Brady)
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Megan Thrift and Chris Aldrich practice adeath scene toward the beginning of the 10-minute play. (WTOP/Heather Brady)
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Joe Baker, the play's writer and director, glances at his notes as he guides his actors through a scene. (WTOP/Heather Brady)
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Megan Thrift acts out repelling off a building as Chris Aldrich holds the other end of the rope in an area that would be offstage for the performance. (WTOP/Heather Brady)
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Joe Baker demonstrates how he wants Megan Thrift to interact with the rope she's holding as they rehearse "Black Cherry's Revenge." (WTOP/Heather Brady)
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Heather Brady , wtop.com
BETHESDA, Md. – Joe Baker stood in the empty caf