About Friday's rehearsal from Ms. V. Important -- all of you need to read this.
Rob and Greg: Running crew was late today to rehearsal. I am not sure why. From now on, they need to know that they are a big part of the process. They should arrive early, if not perfectly on time for each call. Make sure they know all call times.
Rob and Greg: when/how does all the stuff in the black box that's not needed get moved out of the bb? (ie, trash, odds and ends, unidentified objects).
Rob and Greg--we need working headsets for Monday. I want to be able to talk to you in the booth from down below.
Evan--Mike did a great job with your actors and set. We need to work the business of adding the chairs for the plane. Mike can explain. But, this is something that we could not rehearse with the folks missing.
Ian--your actors did not know much about where things went. It was a mess.
Today was a bit messy, and not what I would call smooth, but I think we identified problems and I am glad we had them come up today instead of on Monday. I think of today as a bonus day.All- From now on, think of yourselves as "in charge" of your shows. You need to be decisive and clear about your needs and how they get accomplished. The only way for that to happen is to come to each day with a clear plan.
Note from Houston: Houston's stuff will be moved soon. If not this weekend, then on Tues. during school. Rob and Greg- what I don't move will need to be moved by your crew.
Note from Houston: Seniors: Ms. V, Mr. Harding and Alia are basically done with their jobs; you run this next week. It is overwhelming, but it will be manageable if you have control over your actors and a clear plan for what you want this week to be like. Rob and Greg - you need to step up big time right now to educate your crew- they are beginners and it is your job to teach them. Directors - you need to be early to all rehearsals and have a clear idea of how you are going to get everyone on board for your needs. That includes running crew, Rob and Greg. You need to be able to give specific directions and articulate what you need when. Mr. Harding described Friday as "Unfocused" in terms of the crew. In my opinion, the director of the play sets the tone for how the actors and crew should behave during tech week, in addition to the TD and Stage Manager presenting a motivated, organized tone for their crew.
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Mike--I need to add special thanks to the program--see me, please. I will also email you special thanks. And, Arial Dixon needs to be listed. I will email you her title, etc.
Directors--I need to email you a very short "bio" form to be filled out for the board outside the BB for the show. It's not long, and it's easy to fill out. Look for that this week.
Houston--I need someone in one of the classes to get the board from Caroline that I usually put in the hall, and put some pretty paper on it (from Stainton), so I can post photos and the bio's. Does 6th period still meet?
Mike--I mean Alia Dixon. Yikes. Sorry.
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