August 24, 1998

6:00 am call time. After wardrobe, hair/makeup, props, breakfast, etc. we all loaded onto the buses and trekked to the set. We began shooting scenes that involved a little more action, and we literally ran ourselves ragged. However, Kevin Kline is on the set, and we get to see, hear, and react to him. This is definitely the highlight of the day! We go back to extras holding early, and begin the hours-long wait until lunch. After lunch (another excellent meal!), we waited again, then were called to the set.

By this point, many of the women were becoming much less modest (due to the uncomfortable costumes and the unbelievable heat/humidity!), and people have to scramble to get properly into costume again for shooting. Back on the set, a short rainshower disrupts the proceedings, and we all crowd into any available space to spare the costumes. We film late again, wrapping about 8:30.