I know that today was a long day for you. If there are things that lay unsettled in your minds, you need to let Mr. Harding and Ms. Vander Schaaff know. Alia is running the lighting end of things because she has the most experience doing lighting design. If you feel that your needs are not being met, Mr. Harding and Alia need to know specifically what is not met. They made some adjustments after Andrew's play, and will be making more tomorrow, specifically to get Marly's lighting in order.
This is from Marly. I am posting it because I think that if others of you feel this way, then you need to tell us specifically what is being done by the adults in charge to make you feel disenfranchised from your visions. However, I also believe that in certain cases, compromises may need to be made.
From Marly:"It is surprising to me to see how many times this blog says the seniors run the shows, and that it's our turn to be in charge. I think a lot of us are feeling like we don't have total creative control over our shows, and we're not in charge. We've worked for four years essentially for this. We've had training and experience and now it's our turn to step up and do it. I think we are all open to suggestions, and understand we can't get everything we want, but in the end, it's our name that's going to be on the show. We want to make sure it's our product. I can only speak for myself, but I was disappointed with today."
IF ANY OF YOU FEEL THAT YOUR SHOW DOES NOT FEEL LIKE YOUR PRODUCT, NOW IS THE TIME TO SAY SOMETHING.
This is a complex work in progress. It is our largest Spring endeavor, in some ways. So, keep the faith and keep communicating. WE CAN DO IT>
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As the faculty advisor in charge of this show, I can only image that Marly's note is directed at the process I am in charge of. I am sorry you feel that way, but think that for the most part we adults are working to give you as much freedom as possible both creatively and logistcally. Given the fact that there are 6 shows, and we are shaing actors, resources, and space, we are all making compromises. The core of your vision is being honored to the point that we worked to make changes today to make things even more precise and fitting with your desires. I have been very pleased with how organized and prepared you have all been throughout the process and think most of my comments have been encrouaging. If there are specific things that are problems, then feedback needs to be specific. Otherwise, the comment, honestly, strikes me as contradictory to everything I have worked to create for the process for the past five years.
when should we start bringing the sandwiches? for the dress rehearsal or opening night?
Houston did you put an announcement in the voice about tickets??? i dont remember if you told me that or not...
Hanks--dress rehearsal if you can. Actors will need to get used to having real food--how it spills, how they chew, how they talk, etc. with such props.
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