General Notes:
- Remember to Project vocally when speaking and singing. Don't scream!
- Men, especially, need to project more in music.
- Smile more! Enjoy yourselves. It's the Holiday Season! :)
- When on stage, please don't find yourself 'waiting' for things to happen. Find your focus, and be IN CHARACTER ALL OF THE TIME.
- Be committed to each end every scene with energy! If you make a mistake, make a BIG mistake! We want to see everyone making choices!
- Keep your accents up!
- Church People, please squeeze together and get cozy. We want you located between the church doors.
Transitions:
- Make sure the page always clears before you move.
- When placing set pieces in the wings, make sure that you are placing them up stage, and out of sight of the audience.
- Dropped the aging transition for Present. He only gets his staff/stick.
- Make sure the door is ALWAYS closed after passing through it.
- Be mindful of moving parts, and page curtains when needed.
Specific notes for People/Scenes:
- Starlee B. & Ty D. - Fan will sing the first part of "The Holly &...", then Boy Scrooge joins at "Of all the trees..."
- Fezziwig daughters - Hold skirts in the dance with purpose and precision.
- Peyton O'B.- Please do not sway on stage. If you are going to move, do so with purpose.
- FRED PARTY - Get the energy to keep moving during "Yes & No"
- Matt E. & Candace R. - Reduce pauses in your responses in the game
- "What a surprise!" line, have more sarcasm and excitement.
- Fred Party Table - Use the rectangle table, and pile it on with food!
- CRACHIT FUNERAL - Carry the crutch atop the coffin when going in, then hold it.
- Elizabeth G. - Dilber needs to be more amused and scared when Scrooge is prancing about his bedroom ~ When you meet Scrooge outside, help to fix his hair and his coat and dressing.
TONIGHT'S CALL:
Wed, 11/26
5:30-10:30P - FULL RUN, ALL called
Full make-up AND costume - We're having photos for more promos taken tonight.
Make sure you set all your props, set pieces, and do your tasks BEFORE we close the stage at 7PM. Let's be as prompt as possible, all! Tonight is the night of the first real deal! You all are going to be great.
~Your SM
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
Costume Reminders from Kristin and Amber
Costume reminders:
1. I will be washing all shirts, skirts, and pants every Sunday. Throw everything you want washed in the hampers in the dressing rooms. If they are not in there at the end of the day on Sunday, they won't get washed. Dresses, jackets, and vests will not be washed unless desperately needed but I will disinfect them and spray them with Febreze. So- please wear lots of deo, have on undergarments to absorb sweat, and if you can take off your coat during scenes please do so.
2. I would appreciate it of everyone would please take their own socks home to wash. Just please bring them back. I will have a few extras around in case you forget to bring them back.
3. Please hang your costumes back on the hangers nicely. Don't drape a vest over the hook of the hanger or put multiple things on one hanger, etc. It makes it hard for you to find your stuff and for me to spray things.
4. I will have pieces of fabric, sharpies, and safety pins out starting today. Please write your name on the piece of fabric and pin in your pants, skirts, and shirts so that after they are washed they get back to the right person. The tape that is labeling them right now will fall off in the wash.
5. Ladies, a very nice volunteer knitted us 5 or 6 pairs of mittens. She would love to see them on stage so please make sure and grab a pair. All gloves, mittens, scarves, and shawls are under the prop table backstage in boxes. Guys- wear scarves!
Thanks,
Kristin and Amber
1. I will be washing all shirts, skirts, and pants every Sunday. Throw everything you want washed in the hampers in the dressing rooms. If they are not in there at the end of the day on Sunday, they won't get washed. Dresses, jackets, and vests will not be washed unless desperately needed but I will disinfect them and spray them with Febreze. So- please wear lots of deo, have on undergarments to absorb sweat, and if you can take off your coat during scenes please do so.
2. I would appreciate it of everyone would please take their own socks home to wash. Just please bring them back. I will have a few extras around in case you forget to bring them back.
3. Please hang your costumes back on the hangers nicely. Don't drape a vest over the hook of the hanger or put multiple things on one hanger, etc. It makes it hard for you to find your stuff and for me to spray things.
4. I will have pieces of fabric, sharpies, and safety pins out starting today. Please write your name on the piece of fabric and pin in your pants, skirts, and shirts so that after they are washed they get back to the right person. The tape that is labeling them right now will fall off in the wash.
5. Ladies, a very nice volunteer knitted us 5 or 6 pairs of mittens. She would love to see them on stage so please make sure and grab a pair. All gloves, mittens, scarves, and shawls are under the prop table backstage in boxes. Guys- wear scarves!
Thanks,
Kristin and Amber
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Costume Notes, 11.18.2014
EVERYONE:
- if you said you will bring certain costume pieces from home please go ahead and do that
- remember that if you are in a scene outside you will need either a shawl or cape for women, hats for guys, poor maybe just a hat and scarf and some fingerless gloves. Basically just remember you are outside and it’s cold. We have lots of stuff! Come see us and we will hand things out!
- Guys wear socks that are tall enough to cover your legs above your boots and please have them be the same color as your boots.
ALL SUITORS:
- need to wear red boutonnieres in Fezzi party scene- I have them
ADRIAN & SAM:
- wear tophat, scarf, gloves, and cloak as Philpot/Twyce/Businessmen- check with me and I will give these to you
SAM:
- don’t wear jacket during Fezzi party scene
ADRIAN:
- Amber is making a pair of knickers that can go from party to working. You will just need to change jackets and if you have time cravats
SERENITY:
- make sure your shirt is tucked in to your skirt and knickers
ALEX:
- I have black pants for you coming in the mail
- I need to get you another vest for Fezzi party scene and you won’t wear your coat during that scene
J BLANCHARD:
- how are you feeling with your changing time into nightshirt?
DAVID:
- can you wear a different cravat during Fezzi party please- I have lots!
TY H:
- please don’t wear hat during Fezzi party
- please check the collar on your Peter jacket before you go onstage
- if you said you will bring certain costume pieces from home please go ahead and do that
- remember that if you are in a scene outside you will need either a shawl or cape for women, hats for guys, poor maybe just a hat and scarf and some fingerless gloves. Basically just remember you are outside and it’s cold. We have lots of stuff! Come see us and we will hand things out!
- Guys wear socks that are tall enough to cover your legs above your boots and please have them be the same color as your boots.
ALL SUITORS:
- need to wear red boutonnieres in Fezzi party scene- I have them
ADRIAN & SAM:
- wear tophat, scarf, gloves, and cloak as Philpot/Twyce/Businessmen- check with me and I will give these to you
SAM:
- don’t wear jacket during Fezzi party scene
ADRIAN:
- Amber is making a pair of knickers that can go from party to working. You will just need to change jackets and if you have time cravats
SERENITY:
- make sure your shirt is tucked in to your skirt and knickers
ALEX:
- I have black pants for you coming in the mail
- I need to get you another vest for Fezzi party scene and you won’t wear your coat during that scene
J BLANCHARD:
- how are you feeling with your changing time into nightshirt?
DAVID:
- can you wear a different cravat during Fezzi party please- I have lots!
TY H:
- please don’t wear hat during Fezzi party
- please check the collar on your Peter jacket before you go onstage
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Wednesday, 11/19/2014 Rehearsal Call
Listed are the people and the times that are called for acting work with Julie in the Garza tomorrow.
6:00PM - Dilber/Miggot
6:45PM - Belle/Young Scrooge
7:45 - Past
8:30 - Justin
See the rest of you on Thursday!
Music Notes, 11.18.2014
Some of the songs are really improving! Please keep reviewing your parts and words. All songs without music, try to not slow down and drag.
Ty Hart and Starlee- Fan needs to sing louder. Boy Scrooge please match her volume. Sometimes you are over singing her. Both of you try to blend.
Matt- Review the words on "Wassailing"
Fezzi Wig Men- I could hear you on Dancing Day! Now make sure you nail the harmonies and stay with the music.
Fan, Boy Scrooge, Belle, Young Scrooge- On the act 1 Finale, I don't always hear that a new person is being added each time. You are like Scrooge's memories swirling around him, you're part of why he sinks to the ground. It's too much for Scrooge. Passive soft singing isn't going to touch him emotionally. Please sing louder and more assertive (esp. Starlee and Ty)
All Men- In the Opening of Act 2, Emmanuel, there is someone on Stage Left who is off key on the unison part (And death's dark shadows..). Please either fix it or just lip- sync that part so I don't have to waste time having you all sing it individually to figure out who is singing it wrong. It's just the melody right there. Also, all the men are guilty of slowing down right there.
Sam- Don't start Figgy Pudding too fast. It sounds frantic right now.
Fred's party- harmonies are sounding better! Just make sure we don't start the songs too quickly.
Everyone- Montage!!! There is no "and joy". Last night there was at least two people who said it every verse.
Sailors and Minors- If you came in strongly on your verse to cut these people off, it would help with the no singing of "and joy". Both groups start singing until halfway through their verse. Come in strong!!! Even if your props and set are falling apart.
Everyone- Please sing in the wings on Conventry Carol.
Hark the Herald we start humming on Joyful all ye nations
Basses- Review your part on Joy to the World
Keep working hard and drink lots of water! These allergies are making everyone's voices funky, mine included. Make sure you are taking care of yourself.
Ty Hart and Starlee- Fan needs to sing louder. Boy Scrooge please match her volume. Sometimes you are over singing her. Both of you try to blend.
Matt- Review the words on "Wassailing"
Fezzi Wig Men- I could hear you on Dancing Day! Now make sure you nail the harmonies and stay with the music.
Fan, Boy Scrooge, Belle, Young Scrooge- On the act 1 Finale, I don't always hear that a new person is being added each time. You are like Scrooge's memories swirling around him, you're part of why he sinks to the ground. It's too much for Scrooge. Passive soft singing isn't going to touch him emotionally. Please sing louder and more assertive (esp. Starlee and Ty)
All Men- In the Opening of Act 2, Emmanuel, there is someone on Stage Left who is off key on the unison part (And death's dark shadows..). Please either fix it or just lip- sync that part so I don't have to waste time having you all sing it individually to figure out who is singing it wrong. It's just the melody right there. Also, all the men are guilty of slowing down right there.
Sam- Don't start Figgy Pudding too fast. It sounds frantic right now.
Fred's party- harmonies are sounding better! Just make sure we don't start the songs too quickly.
Everyone- Montage!!! There is no "and joy". Last night there was at least two people who said it every verse.
Sailors and Minors- If you came in strongly on your verse to cut these people off, it would help with the no singing of "and joy". Both groups start singing until halfway through their verse. Come in strong!!! Even if your props and set are falling apart.
Everyone- Please sing in the wings on Conventry Carol.
Hark the Herald we start humming on Joyful all ye nations
Basses- Review your part on Joy to the World
Keep working hard and drink lots of water! These allergies are making everyone's voices funky, mine included. Make sure you are taking care of yourself.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Rehearsal Reminders, 11.16.2014
Christmas Carolers,
You are all doing a great job. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and patience as we go into this last week before tech. week. A couple of reminders as we go into the next rehearsals:
- Bring your boots to every rehearsal! We need to become comfortable with wearing them on stage.
- We are going to start asking all of you to begin wearing pieces of your costume, and start timing your costume changes between scenes. This especially goes for quick changes, which we will begin implementing.
- Start wearing the appropriate undergarments/underclothes for your changes. We want to begin getting used to changing with minimal privacy, which comes with being in a big cast with many costume changes.
- Please prepare for yourselves set/prop movement journeys. This will help to straighten out all of your movements and time on and off the stage. If you do not know what that is, please approach Bethany and Michael for explanation on that.
You all have been great! Keep it up, and see you tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Music notes, 11.10.2014
In general for everyone- Don't forget to sing while you are moving sets. Also learn the words to verses.
In the Bleak Midwinter- please review your parts. Children's voices not so loud. Eric is playing on this so please stay with him.
Ty- for your song, we are going to try adding Betsy and Alex singing with you for more support.
A Soul Cake- Please review your parts. Men, especially Basses, please sing louder.
Fan and Boy Scrooge Holly and the Ivy- You start singing on the part in your dance when you are holding hands up and stepping towards each other.
Fezzi's Party Holly and the Ivy- It is written for women to sing, then men. No one is doing that, so just sing the whole song.
Fezzi Men- No one sang at the beginning of Dancing Day except Adam and Eric. Please review when you sing and when it's just Adam.
Emmanuel- Only Fan, Boy Scrooge, Belle, and Young Scrooge sing the refrain the first time. EVERYONE sings the SECOND TIME ONLY. Some of you remembered.
-Meredith Mearns
In the Bleak Midwinter- please review your parts. Children's voices not so loud. Eric is playing on this so please stay with him.
Ty- for your song, we are going to try adding Betsy and Alex singing with you for more support.
A Soul Cake- Please review your parts. Men, especially Basses, please sing louder.
Fan and Boy Scrooge Holly and the Ivy- You start singing on the part in your dance when you are holding hands up and stepping towards each other.
Fezzi's Party Holly and the Ivy- It is written for women to sing, then men. No one is doing that, so just sing the whole song.
Fezzi Men- No one sang at the beginning of Dancing Day except Adam and Eric. Please review when you sing and when it's just Adam.
Emmanuel- Only Fan, Boy Scrooge, Belle, and Young Scrooge sing the refrain the first time. EVERYONE sings the SECOND TIME ONLY. Some of you remembered.
-Meredith Mearns
Friday, November 7, 2014
Rehearsal Report, 11.06.2014
We're almost finished doing sectional run-thrus, and will be doing full acts come next week!! WOO, SO CLOSE!! By the end of this y'all are going to be able to say the following:
That being said, here are the notes!
GENERAL NOTES:
- Please wear tall socks that match your boot color when wearing your boots in costume.
-RESUMES, EMAILED TO MICHAEL BY 11.08.2014. oraclemontgo@gmail.com
The list of those who have yet to turn one in is listed on the Facebook Page.
BEGINNING OF ACT 2:
- Children, please do not forget to sing your down center stage "REJOICE" added chorus twice through instead of once.
TRANSITION FROM SCROOGE ROOM TO LONDON STREETS:
- Please make sure you write down the Block-ography that Dru discussed with all of you.
- Make sure that all of you are being aware of the others on stage.
- Please enter and exit at the same time every time, as per blocking. We don't want to get any congestion in any parts of the scene!
- Acknowledge the scenes on stage, and interact! Don't just pass on through.
TRANSITION FROM LONDON STREETS TO CRACHIT HOUSE:
- Watch out for the table!!
- Revelers, remember to join Erik below the street light on down stage right for the end of the transition.
TRANSITION FROM CRACHIT HOUSE TO FRED PARTY:
- AGAIN, watch out for the table! Don't close up the center stage until the table is in place.
TOMORROW'S REHEARSAL:Sat, 11/8
11:30A-1P - Costume Review
- All called groups listed below. If you are in CONSERVATORY and you are in any of the listed groups, please stay in your conservatory class. We will review your costumes after rehearsal.
- CRACHIT FAMILY
- FRED PARTY PEOPLE
- FEZZI PARTY PEOPLE
MUSIC
1-2P - Fred’s Party, Lighthouse, Miners, Sailors
RUN THRU
2-3P - ACT 2(p. 72-98) Run Thru w/transitions & NO line call, ALL called
3-5P - Work Problems
That being said, here are the notes!
GENERAL NOTES:
- Please wear tall socks that match your boot color when wearing your boots in costume.
-RESUMES, EMAILED TO MICHAEL BY 11.08.2014. oraclemontgo@gmail.com
The list of those who have yet to turn one in is listed on the Facebook Page.
BEGINNING OF ACT 2:
- Children, please do not forget to sing your down center stage "REJOICE" added chorus twice through instead of once.
TRANSITION FROM SCROOGE ROOM TO LONDON STREETS:
- Please make sure you write down the Block-ography that Dru discussed with all of you.
- Make sure that all of you are being aware of the others on stage.
- Please enter and exit at the same time every time, as per blocking. We don't want to get any congestion in any parts of the scene!
- Acknowledge the scenes on stage, and interact! Don't just pass on through.
TRANSITION FROM LONDON STREETS TO CRACHIT HOUSE:
- Watch out for the table!!
- Revelers, remember to join Erik below the street light on down stage right for the end of the transition.
TRANSITION FROM CRACHIT HOUSE TO FRED PARTY:
- AGAIN, watch out for the table! Don't close up the center stage until the table is in place.
TOMORROW'S REHEARSAL:Sat, 11/8
11:30A-1P - Costume Review
- All called groups listed below. If you are in CONSERVATORY and you are in any of the listed groups, please stay in your conservatory class. We will review your costumes after rehearsal.
- CRACHIT FAMILY
- FRED PARTY PEOPLE
- FEZZI PARTY PEOPLE
MUSIC
1-2P - Fred’s Party, Lighthouse, Miners, Sailors
RUN THRU
2-3P - ACT 2(p. 72-98) Run Thru w/transitions & NO line call, ALL called
3-5P - Work Problems
Monday, November 3, 2014
Put Communal back into Community Theatre!
Carolers,
Let's put the communal back into Community Theatre!
1) Carol Load In: We are looking for 10+ volunteers for this Sunday, November 9 to help strike And Then There Were None and load Carol into the Garza theater Bring your drills, muscles and raw skills. We will meet in the Counting House at 6-6:30pm on Sunday, November 9. Expect to be at HFAC until 8pm or so. Please email at oraclemontgo@gmail.com asap.
2) Carol Set Build/Dressing: We need help painting and helping us build some set pieces over the next 3 weekends prior to tech week. Please email me at oraclemontgo@gmail.com your availability anytime on Friday or Saturday am or Sundays.
3) Backstage Volunteers: Looking for 2 adults (also teens over 16--brothers, sisters, friends) for backstage assistance during tech week and the show run. We would prefer those who can commit 2-3 nights of tech and every show. This is a great opportunity for aspiring theatre backstage tech or anyone who wants to learn what happens backstage. Free tickets on this one! email me at oraclemontgo@gmail.com
:-)
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