T-SHIRTS ARE READY!

Cast and crew-
Anyone who ordered a t-shirt, they are ready to be picked up starting Thursday May 6th at the Barrow Box Office.    

Ted

Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose. ~Helen Keller

Thank you for bringing me true happiness through your hard work towards this worthy purpose. Our Goal of entertainment and education was attainted! Everyone brought a different light into our story and working with you all really was a true enjoyment!


As always Thank you!

THANK YOU

Thank you all for your dedication!

I have heard it said that this was one of the best straight plays at the theater and it is all due to your commitment.

School Shows Breakfast 8:00am Call EVERYOE 8:30am Circle 9:15am 1st Show 9:30am Lunch in the little theater (Whenever you are eating you need to be out of costume or wear something over your costumes to protect them) 2nd Show 12:15pm

REQUIRED attendance at the strike following the last show
Everyone will have a job to complete which will be posted for you!

Be proud of your accomplishment EVERY performance ended with a Standing Ovation!

I am so very proud and feel lucky to have worked with all of you!
I am still very grateful for the thoughtfulness in your gift to me.

Please do not forget to sign it tomorrow :)

FOR always Thank you~Rebecca

We have House Lights

Thank you actors for not allowing the house light problem to break you out of character. Again a wonderful performance!




Sunday May 2nd 2010 Call 1pm Circle 1:45pm Show 2pm School day rehearsal following our performance All Characters are called to rehearsal following the performance on Sunday!



As Always Thank you

Why So Serious?

Tonight was fun thank you all—I’m still drying off TED!

“Back to life back to reality” We are doing the REAL show tomorrow for a REAL paying audience! I’m glad you all got to blow of some steam and everyone deserved a laugh now GET FOCUSED .

Full (whole show NO cuts) Show for another Fri performance.

7pm Call 7:45pm Circle 8pm Show

Lunch on school show day

Cast,

Lunch is provided for you on the school show day.    During school shows for youth theatre, the cast pays for their lunch.   HOWEVER, because this is a)an adult show and b) part of the main season and c) has adults in it who are taking vacation days from work to be here, we will NOT be charging for lunch.

I have been instructed to make sure that everyone understands that the Youth Theatre program will still be (in the future) charging for lunch on the school days due to the large size of the youth casts.

So, in a nutshell you have a free lunch on Monday but future Youth Theatre school shows will continue to charge you for lunch.

See you all tonight

Producer and Captain - Ted

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. Helen Keller

Thank you cast and crew for some “extra” rehearsals for our school show.

It has been frustrating cutting down a 2 hour and ten minute show to 1 hour and 30 minutes including announcements, narration, intermission and Curtin call.

Truly thank you for your patience

But most of all, thank you for your adaptation and retention even when tensions ran high with frustration. Many of you retained the ever changing scene cuts. I did want to keep as many characters in this summary of an important story, and yet keep the vital story line.

I hope you are resting on the days between our rehearsals. Although you were informed at auditions that these rehearsals were going to take place- undergoing a huge change and learning essentially two shows is a difficult task. I am so grateful to have this excellent cast that can take this project on.

Rehearsal & Brush up April 29^th 2010 at 7pm Main Stage Everyone Called- Children stay whole rehearsal

We will run the school show and brush up for our performance Fri

Friday April 30^th 2010 Call 7pm Circle 7:45pm Show 8pm

Sat Amy 1^st Call 7pm Circle 7:45pm Show 8pm

Sunday May 2^nd 2010 Call 1pm Circle 1:45pm Show 2pm

REMINDER We will practice the school show one more time after our last performance on Sunday

School Show Monday May 3rd 2010 Breakfast provided 8am call 8:30am 1^st performance 9:30am  lunch provided second 12:15pm

As always thank you

School Show Permission Slip

All cast members who need excused from school on Monday May 3rd:

You can download the permission slip HERE - click to download the pdf of the form, print and have signed.

The school shows have been part of the schedule since auditions so everyone in the cast is required to participate.

Thanks,

Ted - your Producing Captain

DOWNLOAD PERMISSION SLIP HERE

School Shows

Thursday April 29th School Day Rehearsal & Brush up ALL CALLED at 7pm on main stage No lights or sound needed. We will run the school show 80 minutes- then run as fast as we can through the "real" show from scene to scene- All blind School children need to stay at whole rehearsal


Refer to the packet given at read through and the scene break down for what scenes I am talking about.
School Show Cuts
Cut- Opening w/ Viney Percy and Martha - I will do introduction


Cooper narration @ Blind School


Curtin opens


Stomach and Brain


Life before teacher starting at Cue line before Helen and Martha’s struggle over the scissors


Perkins Scene – Black Leg Curtin and Scene change


Where we going Annie


Cooper Narration


1st encounter


Miss O’sullivian- Cut down to Helen finding her present DOLL


L-A-D-D-E-R Scene


Curtin


Breakfast Tantrum cut to Keller “I fail to See”


Cut Aunt Ev And Viney Scene


To Slam door sound Kate “What happen” Folded napkin


Curtin


Intermission for 8-10 minutes Rebecca Q & A


Cooper Narration


“2 weeks agreement” Where Annie enters


Cage Bird


Forgotten Mother (maybe Cut)


I will touch you


I need more time until 18 nouns and 3 verbs to Dog entrance cut to “We miss the girl”


After 6 Chimes Annie cleans her eyes


Cut to Homecoming James Prayer


The Miracle


Curtin Call
If we keep the acts to 40 minutes each and with intermission and Curtin call we should have JUST enough time for school shows

Friday Show Night Call 7pm Circle 7:45pm Show 8pm

Thank you all for learning two shows and not going crazy (like me). Sorry for all the changes and I am very grateful for your understanding and keeping on your toes!


As always thank you

Rehearsal Tonight (Tue April 27)

REHEARSAL IS TONIGHT AT 7PM ON THE MAIN STAGE FOR ALL CAST / CREW TO RUN THE SCHOOL SHOW SCRIPT.  

Yes, this is a late update - but everyone already knew about it so this is just late confirmation on what we all know - that we should be at the theatre at 7pm for rehearsal tonight!

See you all there!

Captain Keller, producer

Cast Party

Thank you to all who provided food and entertainment!

I even got in on the fun :)

Dress Rehearsal Photos

Provided by the Larimore family- thank you

School Day Show Rehearsal

Sunday April 25th School Day Rehearsal ALL CALLED at 1pm on main stage - You will receive your school day cut down script on this day.



Tuesday April 27th School Day Rehearsal ALL CALLED at 7pm on main stage

Thursday April 29th School Day Rehearsal & Brush up ALL CALLED at 7pm on main stage No lights or sound needed.
 
Great job again last night! The audience applaused for you after every great scene; is it our fault it was almost every single scene! You received a standing ovation again! I hope all had fun at the cast party and you are rested for today!
As always Thank you

Congratulations

You made it your own and received a STANDING OVATION!

Great job! I am very proud of all of you!

Call 7:00pm Circle 7:45pm 8pm Show!

See you tonight!

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. ~ Helen Keller

"It's your show now"


I have enjoyed this process with all of you! I hope that as your director I guided you through understanding your characters, and appreciating the meaning behind the story. The relationships, small business in between lines, and characterizations truly finish the show. Congratulations I know this show will be a true hit!

Opening Night Performance

Everyone Call 7:00pm Circle 7:45pm Show 8:00pm

Break a Leg

As always Thank YOU!

Dress rehearsal

 What a great rehearsal last night! Everything is falling right into place- even the pitcher now :)

Our Dress Rehearsal Call: 6:30pm 7:30pm Cast photo 8:00pm Start

We will be running the show like we perform. ALL BLIND SCHOOL CHILDREN MUST STAY THE WHOLE NIGHT FROM START TO CURTAIN CALL or else they will not have a bow.

I have complete confidence in everyone- after tonight it’s your show

Cast party Sat April 24^th after the show in the Little Theater- Sign up for refreshments and bring Wii games extra controllers and such  

REMINDER: School day performance rehearsals. You were informed at auditions that we will be performing for a school day on Monday May 3^rd at 9:30am and 12:15pm.

We need to cut the show down to one and a half hours- from three acts to two.

We will NEED to rehearse this.

Sunday April 25^th School Day Rehearsal ALL CALLED at 1pm- You will receive your school day cut down script on this day.  

Tuesday April 27^th School Day Rehearsal ALL CALLED at 7pm

Thursday April 29^th School Day Rehearsal & Brush up ALL CALLED at 7pm No lights or sound needed.

As Always Thank you!

It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision. ~Helen Keller

Wed April 21st call: EVERYONE 6:30pm Circle 7:30pm Start 8:00pm ADD Make-up, Hair, Costumes

IF lines are picked up and cues go correctly this rehearsal should not run later than 11pm

Plan of Action- Circle: Notes- Announcements, Light Curtain Call, Run Show with no stops

SCENE CHANGE MOVERS- remember changes, I suggest go over any changes with your Stage Manager

A TV crew is coming to tape tonight :)

Blind School Children who are NOT Scene change movers can leave after ACT 1 about an Hour after START time. These children must get their notes before next rehearsal. Children who ARE scene change movers, can leave right after rehearsal before notes.

THURSDAY ALL BLIND SCHOOL CHILDREN NEED TO STAY FOR FULL DRESS RUN- practice like we will perform.

Blind School Children Notes from Tuesday Tech: Good acting blind! Too Manny of you now say "Sara's going to Alabama" we need a mixture of "Sara's a baby doll", "Sara's going to Alabama" and laughter pick one yourself and stick with it, not everyone the same line. Pick up lines- know your line, know when you're going to say it. Please look over your lines and cues before rehearsal tonight.

Great run last night! The show is really coming together perfectly! Keep up the good work and have FUN!

As always Thank you

It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for powers equal to our tasks, to go forward with a great desire forever beating at the door of our hearts as we travel toward our distant goal.~Helen Keller

Tuesday April 20^th call EVERYONE 6:30pm Start 7:30pm add Costumes and Hair

Plan for tonight: Announcements, Block curtain Call First, Run Show   

Since We have a Three Act Show-things are running smoother each night, but end times of rehearsal is looking to be more around 10:00pm 

Wed April 21^st call EVERYONE 6:30pm Circle 7:30pm Start 8:00pm add Costumes, Hair & Makeup

Plan for Wed Night: Circle, light curtain call, Run Show
TV Crew coming to tape

 Also Blind School Children who are NOT scene change movers can leave after Act 1-Monday through Wednesday- about an hour after START time.

 Make sure you get your NOTES from the DIRECTOR before the following tech rehearsal.

 Blind School Children Notes: Wear Black Tights not pantyhose (girls) Black knee socks (boys) 

We need more ad libs on "Open the box Annie" Beth say "shh" a little later Bowen Please do not jump Julia's line, let her say her lines. Victoria sit closer to Annie. Some children laugh at Annie packing Sarah in the truck, not everyone say "Sarah's a baby doll" Great work at acting blind everyone!

SAFETY is our priority- Since rehearsals are ending late at night All Children must me picked up by an parent/ guardian inside the Theater In the Green room please. No Children are permitted outside alone in the dark- Thank you.

Thursday April 22^nd call EVERYONE 6:30pm 7:30pm cast photo Circle After 8:00pm start

Photos taken during Dress and Video Taken

Blind School Children need to stay for Whole Rehearsal

One day down FOUR more till Opening

THANK YOU to those who stayed after and helped with set construction.


We got A LOT done!
We still need to paint and help like that. If you are willing and able your HELP is NEEDED

I will be at the theater at 5:30pm every night for the rest of the week if you have questions.

Now comes the fun part- the show is coming together

TECH WEEK CALLS: 4/18-4/22

Monday April 19th Call 6:30pm 7:00pm Start add costumes

Tuesday April 20th call 6:30pm Start 7:30pm add Costumes and Hair

Blocking Curtin Call

Wed April 21st call 6:30pm Circle 7:30pm Start 8:00pm add Costumes, Hair & Makeup

TV coming to tape (Lighting Curtin Call)

Thursday April 22nd call 6:30pm 7:30pm cast photo Circle After 8:00pm start

Photos taken during Dress and Video Taken

BE AT REHERSAL AND ON TIME PLEASE

Also Blind School Children who are NOT scene change movers can leave after Act 1-Monday through Wednesday. Make sure you get your NOTES from the DIRECTOR before the following tech rehearsal.

Thank you actors for being so QUIET and patient during tech it made things run so smoothly!


As Always Thank You

!!TECH WEEK!!

We have run through the whole show- congratulations!



Onto Tech week: - also handed out at Sunday Tech Day
ALL ACTORS CALLED ALL TECH

TECH WEEK CALLS: 4/18-4/22

Sunday April 18th Call 12:30pm

Monday April 19th Call 6:30pm 7:00pm Start add costumes

Tuesday April 20th call 6:30pm Start 7:30pm add Costumes and Hair

Wed April 21st call 6:30pm Circle 7:30pm Start 8:00pm add Costumes, Hair & Makeup

TV coming to tape

Thursday April 22nd call 6:30pm 7:30pm cast photo Circle After 8:00pm start

Photos taken during Dress and Video Taken

Tech nights could run past 9pm- please be understanding. Also Blind School Children who are NOT scene change movers can leave after Act1- Make sure you get your NOTES from the DIRECTOR before the following tech rehearsal
Sunday’s tech is primarily for our lights, set dressings, sound/ mics, and props. Sorry actors, but this will be a cue-to-cue run through be very patient. I suggest a book, or homework. BUT be ready and attentive in the wings for cues and jumps from scene to scene- please do not make us stop our run to scream for you to come onto stage.

Would you like a set? EXTRA SET CONSTRUCTION- WANTED THE WILLING AND ABLE Sunday April 18th

Please, please, please stay after our first tech cue-to-cue for some more set construction and painting. We need to make a run to the warehouse and get some more set dressings, if you have a truck and are willing… call our SM or producer phone numbers located in the cast packet. We will be working on our pump- and flooring too…



As Always thank you!