Director's Notes for 3 June - for immediate attention by everyone

As we get closer to our first Show date I will be posting regular Dailies here to update you all on what is happening.  The production of a Show requires the coordination of many details. I will make brief points and also give direct instructions.  Please accept these requests as part of your commitment to the performance and be willing to follow the lead.  You are required to read the Director's Notes and follow them.  Please click on the link provided and print out a copy.  They apply immediately and are critical to the continuation of our progress.

New Schedule for Rehearsal Sessions

Our Stage will be completed by noon on Monday 1 June.  This gives up the opportunity to hold what I am calling Rehearsal Sessions to work on specific scenes and overcome a few problem areas. These Sessions are NOT OPTIONAL. There will be exceptions and Players must let us know by sending in the Information Form found on the Performing Now Page. Your participation, no matter how small your part may be is a valuable contribution to the Show as a whole.  We need to work on these specific things in order to be fully prepared.

June 1st. Monday 6:30-9:00pm
This will be a "first look" at the stage.  I will be working with the Sets, Props and Extras to prepare them for their assignments.  I would appreciate it if those who could be there come out to watch and learn. I will need Players to make the Session more realistic for the Stage Crews.

June 2^nd. Tuesday 6:30-9:00pm (CLICK TO OPEN)
Daniel Hoffman work with Kathryn. Those involved in the Children's Matinee will do a complete run through of the new script. Only the following characters are included in the Children's Matinee performance: Alex (played by Jon), Louise, Bev (played by Carol Anne), Cindy, Jessica, Bonnie, Betty, Anne, Pat and Harvey.

June 3^rd, Wednesday 6:30-9:00pm
The following scenes are requested to attend this Session. Act One Scenes Two and Three. Act Two Scenes Three and Four. Act Three Scenes One, Two, Four and Five.  If you must be absent for this Session you are required to inform us as soon as possible by using the Form on the Performing Now Page.

June 4^th, Thursday 6:30-9:00pm
We will have a complete run through with full costume and wardrobe changes.

June 5^th, Friday 6:30-9:00pm
This will be an Optional Session for those who request the space to practice.  I will be on hand to assist anyone who wants to come out. May I remind you all that you must be practising your lines and scenes on a daily basis.

June 6^th, Saturday 1:00-5:00pm
This will be a Full Dress (Costume and Wardrobe changes) and Full Makeup Show without direction.  Everyone must arrive at 1:00 to put on makeup and costume and be ready to run through the complete Show starting at 2:30pm. We need this experience to discover the weak areas and be prepared to work on them as we move back into having Rehearsals.

June 7^th, Sunday 1:30-2:30pm
Lunch Party at Petawawa Pizza (Cost $8.00 per person)

June 7^th, Sunday 4:00-7:00pm
Full Dress (Costume and Wardrobe changes) No Makeup. Complete Show starting at 5:00pm.

June 8^th, Monday 6:00-9:00pm
Remembering that Bev has been unable to attend Sessions and Rehearsals over the past week the Rehearsals will focus on the Salon Scenes plus other Scenes related to her character.       

June 9^th, Tuesday 6:00-9:00pm
Complete Dress Rehearsal (Costume and Wardrobe changes) with no Makeup.

June 10^th, Wednesday 6:00-9:00pm
This will be a Full Dress Rehearsal (Costume and Wardrobe) with no Makeup primarily to allow the Lighting, Sound and Visual Projection teams to rehearse their production. This will also allow you the opportunity to experience the Blackouts and become familiar with the Black Curtains and Screens.  The seating arrangements will be there as well.