Behind the Scenes of Reva and Josh's Wedding
An Intern's Perspective

Throughout the day, between helping the publicist and observing the taping, I got a chance to say "hi" to a couple of the actors, some whom I had known from before -- Jordi Vilasuso and Lindsey McKeon, who were both nominated for Emmys this year. I also met the newly cast Daniel Cosgrove. It was his first day on the set playing Bill Lewis, Billy and Vanessa's son. When I think about it, I realize that it must be pretty rough to start your first day of work taping such a big event like a wedding because you're new and have not had the opportunity to get used to everyone or the way the schedule works.

When I arrived the next morning, I ran into Robert Newman in the production office. He told me that they had not finished taping until 1AM that morning!! As crazy as that sounds, what is even crazier is that they all had to be back in the studios 7AM Thursday morning for another long day. Thursday was very similar to Wednesday, except somehow, there were more people in the studio than on the previous day. Rebecca Hollen (Trish) who used to be on the show, brought her two daughters on set for a little while to watch some of the rehearsal.

After lunch, there was a band on the set, which I thought was cool. Toward the middle of the day (which was 5PM in this case), there was a scene where the actors had to do a square dance. I have to say, this was the most lighthearted scene of the day and everyone seemed to be having a great time. The other actors who were not a part of the dancing stood on the side clapping with the music. It was great to see all these characters that have so much drama in their lives just come together and have a good time.

All the actors who were involved in the wedding episodes have incredible stamina. Just watching was tiring enough, but having to actually be on your feet for hours at a time for two days straight is hard work! Not to mention the fact that the Emmys were on the Friday of that same week (where Crystal Chappell won for Best Supporting Actress!). Who ever said being an actor was easy?

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