Hey Cast/Crew
Looking back on the journey of this show I am so amazed. I remember the day we found out our jobs, it was the day after anderson won the state champ game and I was with meg and kirstyn in some random hotel in massilon. Now, nearly 3ish months later...it's over. From the outstanding moments the actors found on stage in rehearsals, to the crazy caffienated, suger-filled techs, to standing backstage and seeing a group of amazing, hard-working, and talented people take their final bow, it almost brings tears to my eyes. Thanks for all of the memories we shared, whether it was backstage, in rehearsal, at tech, friday's, the cast party, or anywhere else. You guys are awesome, and I'm sad this is over. Congratulations on a great run.
Best of luck with Sound of Music interviews and auditions...I'm excited to work with all of you again!!!
-Allison
Monday, February 18, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
My Favorite Memories
I must say I have a several memories.
First, It's got to be a tech screw up. This one comes at the hands of our pos lighting system mastered by two god-like designers: aaron and drew. The show is coming to an end and drew is running board. He realizes that the board has automatically changed the 95 second cue to .1 seconds (not good). While attempting to fix this error, I called for the cue so Drew dutifully ran the almost instant blackout on stage. Yay!
Next, I enjoyed seeing the audience member (who happened to be a parent of someone in the production) repeatedly texting during the performance.
This same parent (along with a few others) blatantly ingnored my no pictures announcement made at the beginning of the show, taking several candids for the scrapbook!
Congratulations to everyone on an excellent show! I know that it was an amazing experience for me and I loved every second of it. I hope to be working with you again on Sound of Music.
Good Luck on your auditions/interviews!!
Thanks for the memories,
Dan Ruffley
First, It's got to be a tech screw up. This one comes at the hands of our pos lighting system mastered by two god-like designers: aaron and drew. The show is coming to an end and drew is running board. He realizes that the board has automatically changed the 95 second cue to .1 seconds (not good). While attempting to fix this error, I called for the cue so Drew dutifully ran the almost instant blackout on stage. Yay!
Next, I enjoyed seeing the audience member (who happened to be a parent of someone in the production) repeatedly texting during the performance.
This same parent (along with a few others) blatantly ingnored my no pictures announcement made at the beginning of the show, taking several candids for the scrapbook!
Congratulations to everyone on an excellent show! I know that it was an amazing experience for me and I loved every second of it. I hope to be working with you again on Sound of Music.
Good Luck on your auditions/interviews!!
Thanks for the memories,
Dan Ruffley
After the Show
It's over. And it was awesome.
I just thought I'd make one last post on the blog. I'll miss this show a lot. If the rest of you want to post some memories or special moments, feel free.
It may be over, but the Mundy family doesn't have to dissipate.
Best of luck to all of you.
Uncle Jack
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Rehearsal Canceled
Rehearsal Canceled tonight.
Cast+Laren Heckman+Jared- Line through at Dan Hartman's at 2:00. Julia is on vocal rest....
Questions, contact Dan Ruffley or I
Crew: Check for emails from Dan Ruffley.
Cast: Check for emails from me
Thanks so much.
please rest up.
We are ready for opening, thanks to all of your hard work..so work on last minute things and most importantly rest up!!!!
Cast+Laren Heckman+Jared- Line through at Dan Hartman's at 2:00. Julia is on vocal rest....
Questions, contact Dan Ruffley or I
Crew: Check for emails from Dan Ruffley.
Cast: Check for emails from me
Thanks so much.
please rest up.
We are ready for opening, thanks to all of your hard work..so work on last minute things and most importantly rest up!!!!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Reminders
Please remember to bring in your 12 or 24 pack of bottled water ASAP. The actors especially rely on this during the shows but crew it helps you too! Thanks!
Thanks to those helping to get our fieldstone and moss: Brandon, Aaron, Kirstyn, Meg, Dan H., Abby!!
Please wear old clothes to tech.
Please be on time.
Crew: everyone must be here at 9 on Saturday. Plan to stay until at least 5. For Sunday, only certain crews will be called. Stay tuned.
Conflicts come to me please but try to avoid scheduling during rehearsal. See you this weekend!
Call or email with questions!!
djruffley@yahoo.com
265-1768
Thanks to those helping to get our fieldstone and moss: Brandon, Aaron, Kirstyn, Meg, Dan H., Abby!!
Please wear old clothes to tech.
Please be on time.
Crew: everyone must be here at 9 on Saturday. Plan to stay until at least 5. For Sunday, only certain crews will be called. Stay tuned.
Conflicts come to me please but try to avoid scheduling during rehearsal. See you this weekend!
Call or email with questions!!
djruffley@yahoo.com
265-1768
Lines Notes 2.8.08
Hi Cast!!
Much better job today. We are closer to where we need to be but not quite. Continue to look over old notes. Now it is just a matter of getting the words down and saying and doing as close as possible to the same thing from here on out for each show. This will increase your confidence and help keep the show moving and allow you to work in some speaking flavor!!
Note which comments are repeats from this week! Thanks to those of you who have put time into this! (It is really obvious as to who worked on lines and who didn’t use the notes!)
Michael: 10: six MONTHS not weeks!
Rose: 14: Mixed up lines about fish from DB. Look at order of these.
Kate: 25: “But the same bubbly, laughing, happy Bernie”
Agnes: 32: “There must be some reason why it overheats”
ALL: 34: Look at this page. The most important thing here is keeping it moving but still
know what you say and when you say it. We lost the first two lines on this page.
Maggie: 35: “In the garden” NOT “at the bend in the lane”— that is earlier. Know which
is which.
Gerry: 37: look at the one-liners with Chrissie. They were out of order and some were incorrect!
Gerry: 38: “Never been busier”
Gerry: 39: look at order of sentences when you talk about the bicycle
Gerry: 40: “Go ahead and mock…” you always forget this.
Look at paragraph beginning w/ “unbelievable” through to “Look! A single magpie!” you’ve had it right before but it was not right today.
Kate: 45: your line “If you knew your prayers…” MUST match Maggie’s on pg. 48 b/c she mimics you. So be esp. careful with the wording on this one.
Kate: 46: “whatever he means by that Maggie.” We miss this one every time
Jack: 48-50: continue to look at wording. Much better that yesterday! Thank you!!
Maggie: 51: “We’re all in the same boat Jack. We’re hoping that….”
Michael: 52: look at wording in monologues. Some have to be specific. It reads better to say the scripted “home” instead of “house”
Watch “left forever” you have been saying “be gone forever” or something and it is not making sense (that was very picky, excellent job on monologues today!!!—best yet!!)
Jack: 57: look where you describe walk #4. this was a little mixed up
Jack: 58: “Perhaps I’ll start next Monday”
You need to make sure you include that Obi is the goddess of the Earth b/c this explains why you pray to her for good crops
Jack: 59: Continue to look at wording for this monologue.
Kate: 61: “This must be kept…”
Chris and Gerry: look at pg. 61. Get it!
Gerry: 62: left out the explosives part
Look at the long paragraph at the bottom of this page. Get it! Some parts were out of order and you skipped a little bit
Chris: 77: “I wonder where Michael’s got to?”
Gerry: 79: “Let’s take off the back and see what’s what”
I am aware that some of these notes are extremely picky and minor. Please do not be offended or annoyed. I am of course not expecting perfection but am trying to give you the tools to deliver your lines in the most effective manner, which is the way that they were written. Now it is up to you to take the last step and use what I have given you to make your speech go from good to superior.
Thank you so much for all of your hard work! Please call me if you have any questions, I’ll be happy to help in any way that I can.
Thanks,
Dan
Much better job today. We are closer to where we need to be but not quite. Continue to look over old notes. Now it is just a matter of getting the words down and saying and doing as close as possible to the same thing from here on out for each show. This will increase your confidence and help keep the show moving and allow you to work in some speaking flavor!!
Note which comments are repeats from this week! Thanks to those of you who have put time into this! (It is really obvious as to who worked on lines and who didn’t use the notes!)
Michael: 10: six MONTHS not weeks!
Rose: 14: Mixed up lines about fish from DB. Look at order of these.
Kate: 25: “But the same bubbly, laughing, happy Bernie”
Agnes: 32: “There must be some reason why it overheats”
ALL: 34: Look at this page. The most important thing here is keeping it moving but still
know what you say and when you say it. We lost the first two lines on this page.
Maggie: 35: “In the garden” NOT “at the bend in the lane”— that is earlier. Know which
is which.
Gerry: 37: look at the one-liners with Chrissie. They were out of order and some were incorrect!
Gerry: 38: “Never been busier”
Gerry: 39: look at order of sentences when you talk about the bicycle
Gerry: 40: “Go ahead and mock…” you always forget this.
Look at paragraph beginning w/ “unbelievable” through to “Look! A single magpie!” you’ve had it right before but it was not right today.
Kate: 45: your line “If you knew your prayers…” MUST match Maggie’s on pg. 48 b/c she mimics you. So be esp. careful with the wording on this one.
Kate: 46: “whatever he means by that Maggie.” We miss this one every time
Jack: 48-50: continue to look at wording. Much better that yesterday! Thank you!!
Maggie: 51: “We’re all in the same boat Jack. We’re hoping that….”
Michael: 52: look at wording in monologues. Some have to be specific. It reads better to say the scripted “home” instead of “house”
Watch “left forever” you have been saying “be gone forever” or something and it is not making sense (that was very picky, excellent job on monologues today!!!—best yet!!)
Jack: 57: look where you describe walk #4. this was a little mixed up
Jack: 58: “Perhaps I’ll start next Monday”
You need to make sure you include that Obi is the goddess of the Earth b/c this explains why you pray to her for good crops
Jack: 59: Continue to look at wording for this monologue.
Kate: 61: “This must be kept…”
Chris and Gerry: look at pg. 61. Get it!
Gerry: 62: left out the explosives part
Look at the long paragraph at the bottom of this page. Get it! Some parts were out of order and you skipped a little bit
Chris: 77: “I wonder where Michael’s got to?”
Gerry: 79: “Let’s take off the back and see what’s what”
I am aware that some of these notes are extremely picky and minor. Please do not be offended or annoyed. I am of course not expecting perfection but am trying to give you the tools to deliver your lines in the most effective manner, which is the way that they were written. Now it is up to you to take the last step and use what I have given you to make your speech go from good to superior.
Thank you so much for all of your hard work! Please call me if you have any questions, I’ll be happy to help in any way that I can.
Thanks,
Dan
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Lines Notes from Dan Ruffley 2/7 Run-through
Hey Cast:
I'm typing these up for Dan. To get these out in the most organzied way possible, I'll give them to you in this format:
Your Character Name: Page Number: Beginning of line
If there is one of yours there is a vareity of possiblities as to why Dan has it on here, you dropped it, said it out of order, lost a part, switched words,just re-look over all lines listed here, further questions, call me at 5150060 or email me at allisonarnold@fuse.net If we can't figure out, then we will call Dan Ruffley. Try me first please.
Michael: 10: "And even though I was only" and on in the monologue, just look over it.
Rose: 14: "-up to Lough Anna...."
Kate and Rose:14: Look over Austin Morgan section please
Maggie: 25: "That's the very thing"
Jack: 27: Look over this page please
Kate: 28: I couldn't believe my eyes"
Kate, Rose, Chris Agnes: 32: Look over this page, maybe do this a couple times at the line-through
(no name listed) so ALL: 34: Look over this everyone!!
Gerry: 36: "Wow, wow, wow...time go"
Gerry: 37: Mixed up small phrases like lucky man and teriffic, look at these moments please
Gerry: 38: "Unbelieveable...Day before yesterday"
Gerry: 39: "Got a glimpse of him" section, some things left out
ALL: WE SKIPPED PAGE 40-41! Look over this, we need it :)
Maggie, Agnes, Kate: 42: Missed lines at top of page (really look for your cues into this)
Maggie, Aggie, Kate: 43: Dan's note said this was kind of messy, just re-visit this
Kate: 46: "Whatever he means by that Maggie"
Jack: 49: "Never mind, doesn't matter"
Jack: 50: "How, could I have forgotten that"
Kate: 51: "Michael's father was..."
ACT TWO!!!
Michael, Maggie: Review page 55
Jack: 58: "Perhaps I'll start next monday", the gong lines, get words down
Jack and Kate: 60: Missed Gilbert and Sullivan lines again
Gerry: 62: Crossed out kinda on my list, revisit this in general
Gerry and Chris: 63: Radio Lines overall please
Agnes: 66: "She said she fell out of sorts"
Maggie: 68: Mixed up "upper" and "lower"
Maggie: 69: minor things, check this over
Rose: 71: " He calls me his rosebud"
Michael: 72: Look over how Agnes died, this was off
Chris: 77: "I wonder where Micheal.."
Jack 81: look at words in the exchange, Dan's notes say this was very close, just not quite
Michael: 83: "Atmosphere memory", look at this, we lost "And what is so strange...", look from there to the end and like Julia said, find some words as markers in your monologues or "checkpoints" (that was lame wording, I take full blame for that, not Dan, haha)
HEYYYY CAST HERE'S A NOTE FROM YOUR AMAZING PSM DAN RUFFLEY:
Continue to work on yesterday's comments. Lines were better. Make the transition from the right idea to the right words, go over everything. You have a new best friend---your script.
AND HERE'S A NOTE FROM ALLISON (me):
I did the best I could getting his notes down, if in doubt over what line I mean, review the entire page, we have to get these down. Like I said, call/email me with ?'s first and if we can't figure it out, we'll get ahold of Dan. We say much improvement tonight, I am extremely proud of every single one of you, you're amazing!!!!
Get some sleep, and rest up, see you tomorrow!!!
Allison
I'm typing these up for Dan. To get these out in the most organzied way possible, I'll give them to you in this format:
Your Character Name: Page Number: Beginning of line
If there is one of yours there is a vareity of possiblities as to why Dan has it on here, you dropped it, said it out of order, lost a part, switched words,just re-look over all lines listed here, further questions, call me at 5150060 or email me at allisonarnold@fuse.net If we can't figure out, then we will call Dan Ruffley. Try me first please.
Michael: 10: "And even though I was only" and on in the monologue, just look over it.
Rose: 14: "-up to Lough Anna...."
Kate and Rose:14: Look over Austin Morgan section please
Maggie: 25: "That's the very thing"
Jack: 27: Look over this page please
Kate: 28: I couldn't believe my eyes"
Kate, Rose, Chris Agnes: 32: Look over this page, maybe do this a couple times at the line-through
(no name listed) so ALL: 34: Look over this everyone!!
Gerry: 36: "Wow, wow, wow...time go"
Gerry: 37: Mixed up small phrases like lucky man and teriffic, look at these moments please
Gerry: 38: "Unbelieveable...Day before yesterday"
Gerry: 39: "Got a glimpse of him" section, some things left out
ALL: WE SKIPPED PAGE 40-41! Look over this, we need it :)
Maggie, Agnes, Kate: 42: Missed lines at top of page (really look for your cues into this)
Maggie, Aggie, Kate: 43: Dan's note said this was kind of messy, just re-visit this
Kate: 46: "Whatever he means by that Maggie"
Jack: 49: "Never mind, doesn't matter"
Jack: 50: "How, could I have forgotten that"
Kate: 51: "Michael's father was..."
ACT TWO!!!
Michael, Maggie: Review page 55
Jack: 58: "Perhaps I'll start next monday", the gong lines, get words down
Jack and Kate: 60: Missed Gilbert and Sullivan lines again
Gerry: 62: Crossed out kinda on my list, revisit this in general
Gerry and Chris: 63: Radio Lines overall please
Agnes: 66: "She said she fell out of sorts"
Maggie: 68: Mixed up "upper" and "lower"
Maggie: 69: minor things, check this over
Rose: 71: " He calls me his rosebud"
Michael: 72: Look over how Agnes died, this was off
Chris: 77: "I wonder where Micheal.."
Jack 81: look at words in the exchange, Dan's notes say this was very close, just not quite
Michael: 83: "Atmosphere memory", look at this, we lost "And what is so strange...", look from there to the end and like Julia said, find some words as markers in your monologues or "checkpoints" (that was lame wording, I take full blame for that, not Dan, haha)
HEYYYY CAST HERE'S A NOTE FROM YOUR AMAZING PSM DAN RUFFLEY:
Continue to work on yesterday's comments. Lines were better. Make the transition from the right idea to the right words, go over everything. You have a new best friend---your script.
AND HERE'S A NOTE FROM ALLISON (me):
I did the best I could getting his notes down, if in doubt over what line I mean, review the entire page, we have to get these down. Like I said, call/email me with ?'s first and if we can't figure it out, we'll get ahold of Dan. We say much improvement tonight, I am extremely proud of every single one of you, you're amazing!!!!
Get some sleep, and rest up, see you tomorrow!!!
Allison
Notes for Dans O and H
DAN O:
These are a few things that i noticed today that I haven't noticed before because they're a little tricky. I noticed you were doing the Cockney 'T's at the ends of words. As in the 'T's were becoming silent. For example, you were saying "Pock-i" instead of "Pocket". So articulate more on 'T' words. Here are a few words and phrases you said:
-"Pocket"
-"That" (not "Tha")
-"Get you" (not "gichu")
-"Put it" (not "pudit")
-and "about that afterwards" (that one is tricky)
Thank you and keep up the good work.
DAN H:
You are doing much better with the new voice, but keep practicing. Something me and Julia talked about was how you should say ING words. In Irish it should be 'N (Morn'N), but to differentiate between Welsh and Irish you should pronounce the -ing in ING words (Morning). Julia and I also talked about you're vowels. You're vowels are starting to sound Irish. Welsh vowels are just like American vowels and if not that closer to British vowels than Irish. Finally watch the words without 'Z's that make 'Z' sounds (like "was"). Here are some words you missed.
'Z' sounds:
-"busy"
-"doesn't"
-"theirs"
-"is"
- and 'these'
Tapped 'R's missed:
-"Terrific" (like "Telific")
-"Interest" (like "intl'est")
-"Cross" (like "Cl'oss")
-and "Brochures" (like "Bl'ochures")
Thank you for the work you've put, you're doing great just keep practicing.
These are a few things that i noticed today that I haven't noticed before because they're a little tricky. I noticed you were doing the Cockney 'T's at the ends of words. As in the 'T's were becoming silent. For example, you were saying "Pock-i" instead of "Pocket". So articulate more on 'T' words. Here are a few words and phrases you said:
-"Pocket"
-"That" (not "Tha")
-"Get you" (not "gichu")
-"Put it" (not "pudit")
-and "about that afterwards" (that one is tricky)
Thank you and keep up the good work.
DAN H:
You are doing much better with the new voice, but keep practicing. Something me and Julia talked about was how you should say ING words. In Irish it should be 'N (Morn'N), but to differentiate between Welsh and Irish you should pronounce the -ing in ING words (Morning). Julia and I also talked about you're vowels. You're vowels are starting to sound Irish. Welsh vowels are just like American vowels and if not that closer to British vowels than Irish. Finally watch the words without 'Z's that make 'Z' sounds (like "was"). Here are some words you missed.
'Z' sounds:
-"busy"
-"doesn't"
-"theirs"
-"is"
- and 'these'
Tapped 'R's missed:
-"Terrific" (like "Telific")
-"Interest" (like "intl'est")
-"Cross" (like "Cl'oss")
-and "Brochures" (like "Bl'ochures")
Thank you for the work you've put, you're doing great just keep practicing.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
LINES NOTES!
and finally lines..
Disclaimer: Please do not bite my head off for these. I am trying to help you. I was pretty specific today but tomorrow it will be worse (and you can't call line then!) Ask if you don't understand the note!!!
ACT ONE
You called for a line this many times:
Michael: 2
Agnes: 2
Chris: 0
Rose: 3
Maggie: 3
Kate: 0
Jack: 1
Gerry: 18
If you called line I put cue followed by the line. If it says not don't say whatever is after. If there is no direction, you need to say this.
10: Michael: Jack gone for 18 years, not months
Cue: "and even though I was only (don't say perhaps except when written throghout this)
11: Chris: left out "wouldn't it"
13: Maggie: "Now you're talking" NOT "indeed"
14: Rose: Danny brings you not takes you (you go willingly)
cue: "Isn't it lovely" NOT "wear all the time"
17: Michael: “I suppose”
“All the same…”
messed up: NOT “picture of photo”
18: Kate: Mix up sentence order in 2nd paragraph (yours) on page
“Good boy”
“No help” before “all by”
19: Rose: cue: “but what you don’t…”
Kate: I’m telling you”
Agnes: cue: “all the same…”
21: Kate: “Hah! There’s more than…”
Agnes: “cotton dress…beautiful in it Kate.”
22: Agnes: “I want to dance Kate”
25: Maggie: “cue: “that’s the very thing…”
26: Kate: “I’ve taught them.”
27: Jack: “I am grateful…”
28: Kate: “and to see the three of them together”
“I couldn’t… happy Bernie”
30: Maggie: “thing I heard” not “know”
Chris: “Marconi?”
33: Chris: “it” not “this old thing” know where you say what b/c it changes
34: Maggie: “he’s at the bend in the lane”
Chris: “Oh Jesus Christ almighty”
**LOOK AT SECTION WITH LOTS OF LINES THAT COME VERY QUICKLY. THIS HAS TO MOVE. KNOW IT!!**
35: Chris: “oh sweet God”
Maggie: NOT “it’s on the turf box” when Kate asks about the newspaper. No one responds to this
36: Maggie: “I’m sure he could do with a good meal”
37: Gerry: “lucky man”
38: Chris/ Gerry: messed up “And people came” and “don’t look so…” look over this section
Gerry: MUST SAY “show him the brochures” it makes no sense if you forget this and the joke will not be funny.
Gerry: cue: “tell you this Chrissie”
39: Gerry: Cue: “unbelievable…”
Cue: “actually I intended…”
40: Gerry: NOT “promise you”
Gerry: cue: “wouldn’t”
Cue: “how many cows”
Cue: “maybe this week”
41: Gerry: NOT “just for short while” w/ “I’ll come back”
look over section w/ “give Evans a big cause”
cue: “he’s still...”
cue: “he thinks we don’t…”
42: Gerry: cue: “you have a gramophone…”
**You have to get these last few pages down. Look over it especially!!**
43: Maggie: “they’re dancing round the garden…” NOT “come here till you…” that is later
44: “omens are unbelievable” NOT “it’s terrific”
45: Kate: “ you perform your duties…”
46: Kate: “whatever he means by that Maggie…”
Maggie: NOT “shh…Kate” b4 she talks about Rose. (know where you have these little spots)
Kate: mixed up the “I believe that”s
49: Maggie: “what it did…” NOT “lump out of arm…” (chicken)
cue: “exciting exhibition…”
Jack: “never mind…doesn’t matter”
50: Jack: “perhaps when I go back…”
“how could I have forgotten that”
Chris: “he’s around there somewhere.”
51: Maggie: “We’re all in the same…men for all of us.”
Kate: “I’m going to walk you…”
52: Michael: “witnessed by the unseen sisters”
Michael: you are doing excellent with dialogue. No mistakes here. The only trouble spots are in the monologues.
Excellent job to those of you who could get through it without calling line.
Don’t get just the idea, get the correct words too.
Keep working. It is better!
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ACT TWO
You called for a line this many times:
Michael: 8
Agnes: 1
Chris: 4
Rose: 1
Maggie: 2
Kate: 1
Jack: 0
Gerry: 19
55: Michael: “Ask him yourself. It’s coming next week.” Switched with “it’s going to be delivered”
57: Jack: the stream is not old, the well is :)
Maggie: “back for tea”
Jack: of course I remember”
58: Jack: “okawa summons our people”
“Obi of the Earth”
59: Jack look at monologue: right ideas, wrong words and details left out. Dances are not sung, songs are :)
ie: thanksgiving ends, not the incantation. Just get the details
60: Jack/ Kate: left out whole Gilbert and Sullivan part up to “it’s all coming back…”
61: Gerry: cue: “I’m telling you.”
62: Gerry: UNANIMITY. Margie has given you this note and so have I. Know this word (you added an extra it syllable)
NOT “couple of weeks”
Cue: “it’s about somewhere to go”
Cue: “anyhow he held out…”
63: Gerry: skipped “promise you…master at disguising himself”
Chris: “you should see Jack”
Maggie: new battery yesterday NOT last week
Gerry: left out “look at ignition…leave it to Gerry”
64: Kate: “tell them what?”
Chris: cue: “she tried to get a job”
Maggie: “what’ll they do?”
65: Agnes: lost line and got mixed up w/ responses to Gerry
66: Agnes: “she wasn’t feeling well”
67: Kate: “What direction”
68: Kate: know when you say “Bradley business” and when you say “Bradley creature”
70: Rose: cue “all right”
Kate: “had you arranged” made last two lines on 70 and first two on 71 into two instead of four
71: Michael: I apologize. You called line and I gave the wrong cue so we skipped a few sentences. So just look over that in case
72: Michael: cue: “then Agnes died”
cue: “but we never lost…”
cue: “within a year of his homecoming…La Lughnasa.”
73: Michael: “he introduced himself as”
75: Jack look over this. Once again, right idea, wrong words.
76: Gerry: cue: “thought it might be…”
77: Gerry: mixed up “great” and “supurb” lines
78: Gerry: “that’s a promise”
79: Gerry: cue: “are you alright”
Maggie: cue: “take out benches”
81: Jack: “there you are”
“needs a bit of a clean up”
ideas right, words wrong
wait for Gerry’s song before continuing with “and what about this?”
81-82: Agnes/Maggie/Chris/Gerry: tea and marconi stuff got all mixed up
82: Gerry: “not bad for a kid of 7. very neatly…”
cue: “Have you all seen these?”
84: Michael: cue: “and what is so strange:
cue: “to whisper private”
cue: “dancing as if language…”
cue: “words were longer necessary” (they still existed! :))
Sum Up:
Some of these lines are repeats that are usually missed. Some are 50/50. and some we usually know but just missed this time
It will help you so much if you get the exact wording down because you won’t have to think about it as much and it will always make sense. Sometimes one word can make a big difference. Know what the author wrote! This will also help to keep it moving.
A gentle reminder: the off book date was officially Monday, January 28th. That was 10 days ago.
Thank you to those of you who put in the extra time to work on these lines. If you don’t know them you hurt not only yourself but everyone else in the scene.
Transitions between inside and outside were amazingly better!!! Thank you!
Even if something is not mentioned here, still look over it.
Thanks for the hard work! :)
-DAN RUFFLEY
Disclaimer: Please do not bite my head off for these. I am trying to help you. I was pretty specific today but tomorrow it will be worse (and you can't call line then!) Ask if you don't understand the note!!!
ACT ONE
You called for a line this many times:
Michael: 2
Agnes: 2
Chris: 0
Rose: 3
Maggie: 3
Kate: 0
Jack: 1
Gerry: 18
If you called line I put cue followed by the line. If it says not don't say whatever is after. If there is no direction, you need to say this.
10: Michael: Jack gone for 18 years, not months
Cue: "and even though I was only (don't say perhaps except when written throghout this)
11: Chris: left out "wouldn't it"
13: Maggie: "Now you're talking" NOT "indeed"
14: Rose: Danny brings you not takes you (you go willingly)
cue: "Isn't it lovely" NOT "wear all the time"
17: Michael: “I suppose”
“All the same…”
messed up: NOT “picture of photo”
18: Kate: Mix up sentence order in 2nd paragraph (yours) on page
“Good boy”
“No help” before “all by”
19: Rose: cue: “but what you don’t…”
Kate: I’m telling you”
Agnes: cue: “all the same…”
21: Kate: “Hah! There’s more than…”
Agnes: “cotton dress…beautiful in it Kate.”
22: Agnes: “I want to dance Kate”
25: Maggie: “cue: “that’s the very thing…”
26: Kate: “I’ve taught them.”
27: Jack: “I am grateful…”
28: Kate: “and to see the three of them together”
“I couldn’t… happy Bernie”
30: Maggie: “thing I heard” not “know”
Chris: “Marconi?”
33: Chris: “it” not “this old thing” know where you say what b/c it changes
34: Maggie: “he’s at the bend in the lane”
Chris: “Oh Jesus Christ almighty”
**LOOK AT SECTION WITH LOTS OF LINES THAT COME VERY QUICKLY. THIS HAS TO MOVE. KNOW IT!!**
35: Chris: “oh sweet God”
Maggie: NOT “it’s on the turf box” when Kate asks about the newspaper. No one responds to this
36: Maggie: “I’m sure he could do with a good meal”
37: Gerry: “lucky man”
38: Chris/ Gerry: messed up “And people came” and “don’t look so…” look over this section
Gerry: MUST SAY “show him the brochures” it makes no sense if you forget this and the joke will not be funny.
Gerry: cue: “tell you this Chrissie”
39: Gerry: Cue: “unbelievable…”
Cue: “actually I intended…”
40: Gerry: NOT “promise you”
Gerry: cue: “wouldn’t”
Cue: “how many cows”
Cue: “maybe this week”
41: Gerry: NOT “just for short while” w/ “I’ll come back”
look over section w/ “give Evans a big cause”
cue: “he’s still...”
cue: “he thinks we don’t…”
42: Gerry: cue: “you have a gramophone…”
**You have to get these last few pages down. Look over it especially!!**
43: Maggie: “they’re dancing round the garden…” NOT “come here till you…” that is later
44: “omens are unbelievable” NOT “it’s terrific”
45: Kate: “ you perform your duties…”
46: Kate: “whatever he means by that Maggie…”
Maggie: NOT “shh…Kate” b4 she talks about Rose. (know where you have these little spots)
Kate: mixed up the “I believe that”s
49: Maggie: “what it did…” NOT “lump out of arm…” (chicken)
cue: “exciting exhibition…”
Jack: “never mind…doesn’t matter”
50: Jack: “perhaps when I go back…”
“how could I have forgotten that”
Chris: “he’s around there somewhere.”
51: Maggie: “We’re all in the same…men for all of us.”
Kate: “I’m going to walk you…”
52: Michael: “witnessed by the unseen sisters”
Michael: you are doing excellent with dialogue. No mistakes here. The only trouble spots are in the monologues.
Excellent job to those of you who could get through it without calling line.
Don’t get just the idea, get the correct words too.
Keep working. It is better!
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ACT TWO
You called for a line this many times:
Michael: 8
Agnes: 1
Chris: 4
Rose: 1
Maggie: 2
Kate: 1
Jack: 0
Gerry: 19
55: Michael: “Ask him yourself. It’s coming next week.” Switched with “it’s going to be delivered”
57: Jack: the stream is not old, the well is :)
Maggie: “back for tea”
Jack: of course I remember”
58: Jack: “okawa summons our people”
“Obi of the Earth”
59: Jack look at monologue: right ideas, wrong words and details left out. Dances are not sung, songs are :)
ie: thanksgiving ends, not the incantation. Just get the details
60: Jack/ Kate: left out whole Gilbert and Sullivan part up to “it’s all coming back…”
61: Gerry: cue: “I’m telling you.”
62: Gerry: UNANIMITY. Margie has given you this note and so have I. Know this word (you added an extra it syllable)
NOT “couple of weeks”
Cue: “it’s about somewhere to go”
Cue: “anyhow he held out…”
63: Gerry: skipped “promise you…master at disguising himself”
Chris: “you should see Jack”
Maggie: new battery yesterday NOT last week
Gerry: left out “look at ignition…leave it to Gerry”
64: Kate: “tell them what?”
Chris: cue: “she tried to get a job”
Maggie: “what’ll they do?”
65: Agnes: lost line and got mixed up w/ responses to Gerry
66: Agnes: “she wasn’t feeling well”
67: Kate: “What direction”
68: Kate: know when you say “Bradley business” and when you say “Bradley creature”
70: Rose: cue “all right”
Kate: “had you arranged” made last two lines on 70 and first two on 71 into two instead of four
71: Michael: I apologize. You called line and I gave the wrong cue so we skipped a few sentences. So just look over that in case
72: Michael: cue: “then Agnes died”
cue: “but we never lost…”
cue: “within a year of his homecoming…La Lughnasa.”
73: Michael: “he introduced himself as”
75: Jack look over this. Once again, right idea, wrong words.
76: Gerry: cue: “thought it might be…”
77: Gerry: mixed up “great” and “supurb” lines
78: Gerry: “that’s a promise”
79: Gerry: cue: “are you alright”
Maggie: cue: “take out benches”
81: Jack: “there you are”
“needs a bit of a clean up”
ideas right, words wrong
wait for Gerry’s song before continuing with “and what about this?”
81-82: Agnes/Maggie/Chris/Gerry: tea and marconi stuff got all mixed up
82: Gerry: “not bad for a kid of 7. very neatly…”
cue: “Have you all seen these?”
84: Michael: cue: “and what is so strange:
cue: “to whisper private”
cue: “dancing as if language…”
cue: “words were longer necessary” (they still existed! :))
Sum Up:
Some of these lines are repeats that are usually missed. Some are 50/50. and some we usually know but just missed this time
It will help you so much if you get the exact wording down because you won’t have to think about it as much and it will always make sense. Sometimes one word can make a big difference. Know what the author wrote! This will also help to keep it moving.
A gentle reminder: the off book date was officially Monday, January 28th. That was 10 days ago.
Thank you to those of you who put in the extra time to work on these lines. If you don’t know them you hurt not only yourself but everyone else in the scene.
Transitions between inside and outside were amazingly better!!! Thank you!
Even if something is not mentioned here, still look over it.
Thanks for the hard work! :)
-DAN RUFFLEY
Props Notes!
First off, fantastic show! It's really coming along and I really enjoy watching it!
I'll start with the fixes I will make:
My things for you:
I'll start with the fixes I will make:
- Brittany/Annie: there will be a ball of yarn on the back shelf (the one with the doilie)
- Dan O: the photo will be on the top shelf of the shelving unit
- Dan O: the costume girls should have your white tri-cornered hat by tech
- Abby: tomorrow, take the broom from behind the stage door to practice with. I know the broom I want for you, but I just can't seem to find it! The dustpan/broom will be set on the other side of the wash basin, furthest from the audience
- Abby: tomorrow you will have everything for the bags
My things for you:
- Lauren: make sure to grab the vase from the wall unit and put the roses in there! :)
- Dan H: careful with the cane! You're swinging it around VERY freely and I just want to make sure that you have total control!
- Julia: before you dance with Dan H, you jump across the table. The table DOES have breakable plates on it, so please be VERY careful. We'll talk
- Dan O: during you're imitation of the ritual, when you go to the shelves, do you actually grab something or is it pantomimed? Let me know if I need to get you another prop!
- Brittany: at your "cups and plates" line, don't say "cups" since you don't have enough hands to carry them all at one time!
- Dan H: remember to take your hat out of the house before you do the exchange with Dan O
- ALL: be sure you NEVER turn the kites to face the audience. They are meant to be hidden until the very end at the line "Look, Jack" and then Dan H. and Brittany should do a 45ยบ turn to display them to both Jack and the audience
- Dan H./Brittany: we talked about this, but just a reminder: lean the kites against the brown benches directly behind you, facing the audience, before you go into your tableau
If there's anything you guys need, email me at gartneramg@cinci.rr.com or text me if something goes horribly wrong and you have a necessary question. I'll be rehearsing for All-State choir until mid-Saturday, so I won't physically be at rehearsals!
That's all I have. Thanks so much, guys! I'll see you all at tech, and keep up the good work!
Allison's Notes from the run
Hey Cast. In general my notes are extremely positive, as usual, haha. A lot of mine were covered by Mr. Weddle so I won't include them. If you need me to expand on something, leave a comment or call, I want to make sure everything is cool.
Michael: During your first monologue, the dancing around the kitchen is really coming along, keep working on that.
Agnes: Continue to work on your imitation of Kate in the first act, really let us see that you are mocking her.
Maggie: You are a hysterical goat (random note I know, yet true)
All: Towards the beginning of act one I noticed this, remember that just because you are not talking, you still must be in character, knit, iron, do something/anything your character would do.
Maggie: With one of your songs in the beginning you have a bucket and then you go out the door carrying it with CHOOK-CHOOK CHEEEEE, is there something supposed to be in that bucket. Because you had it at a 90 degree angle, so I wanted to make sure it was being held right, let me know.
Kate: I noticed your moments when you first enter the house with the groceries and unload them, it's becoming much more realistic. I know we all said it would be much easier for you with the props, it was great without, and now its even better, good work.
Agnes: When you are in the corner and you say something about the harvest dance, and then you have the whole back and forth thing across the table, make sure your first step towards the table is "I'm actually taking a stand on something-ish", it's one of the only times we see the "I'm game" part of your character. Wow that was weirdly worded, let me know if that didn't make sense.
Rose: When you girls are in the house discussing going to the dance, and Aggie and Chris are downstage in the house talking about the dress she can wear, make sure you are seen, look to doing this tomorrow, I just couldn't see you.
KAte: Nice character choices and body language when you are all "NO ONE'S GOING TO THE DANCE" and you stand there with your arms crossed as all enter, great discovery.
Maggie: When Jack makes his first entrance and starts talking about archetectiture, take a step towards the door, so that we can see you.
Maggie: When you are telling the story about your night out at the dancing contest, remember how Mr. Weddle, you and I talked about the "think, wait, oh yeah" method, remember it's been awhile, really sell the idea of recalling it.
All Girls: The nonverbals, yelps, laughs, etc. are really coming along on the dance, good imporvement from the last time I have seen it.
Rose: In the house during the "OH MY GOSH GERRY'S COMING" Scene, you made an amazing choice to throw your arms up on the "I hate him..." line, it was soooo funny, please keep this.
Gerry: Keep working on your first entrance, it is definitely much better but sell your character from the moment you step on stage.
Maggie, Aggie, Kate: When Gerry and Chris are outside and you have lines in weird intervals which are separated from your silence, try to make it seem like you have been carrying on a conversation. It's kind of an odd transition from silence to speaking, just work on making it flow as best as possible, I know it's difficult.
Gerry: Give lines downstage on unicorn-cow story please!
Kate: I had a ? about a choice you made during Gerry's Magpie story, when he's outside with Chris. You were in front of the fire place with your feet up at one point you set down the paper and it looked like you were asleep. If that was your choice to doze, it was awesome, if not, it looked like that. Let me know, but cool choice anyway :)
Chris: I think Mr. Weddle said this, but after the "I'm a very lucky woman", it looked like you slapped Michael, I'm pretty sure we already talked about this though, just work with Michael on it.
All (in this scene): During the whole making the tea and soda-bread argument scene, we totally lost the blocking, review your blocking for this scene, I think this may have been some props confusion, so it should be fine tomorrow, thanks!!
ACT TWO
Maggie: With lights up, and then you singing, your voice sounds really nice, it's a nice light opening to the act, good job.
All: please be careful with the new bench, espcially for those of you that stand on it or kneel on it (Gerry and Maggie), just get used to the new one.
All: Look at how you are carrying your hands throughout the show. Certain people look at that for identifying a character, for example the audience is really starting to notice how Chris is choosing to do a washing type motion with her hands, which is really interesting.
Jack: During the moonshine at night or whatever song, please don't lose the words completely. I know what you were doing and it was cool, just make it sound mildly understandable :)
Jack and Maggie: Like Mr. Weddle said, your entire little monologue, dancing, crazy, awesome moment is really coming along. The audience is going to love that so sell it, and don't use any less energy than you did tonight, it was great :)
Chris: You have made fantastic improvements in the scene with Gerry. As an audience member, I'm really seeing your character develop
Gerry: Your birgade voice is HYSTERICAL!!! Don't lose it, it was great, just remember to keep up the energy throughout the scene.
Maggie: The moment with Kate about searching for Rose is getting close, remember on "You'll do what I say" or whatever it is line, to really show you are taking charge, the audience needs to see these difference in your character.
Maggie: When Rose get's back in the house, after all of the tense stuff, you have some lines at the stove. Use those lines to try to break the mood a little bit, and get all that you can out of those.
Michael: I'm extremely proud of how hard you have worked on the monologues, it's a lot of words that are really starting to tell a story. Keeping an audience entertained through one of those is a challenge but you've handled it really well.
Chris: In your anger-rage towards Gerry about what he did with Agnes, don't lose the moment or break your expression even for a second, it's a tense, awesome moment and we can't lose it. :)
Rose: Remember, no emotion during the dead rooster.
Gerry and Jack: The hat ceremony is cool thanks to the new added beat in the motion Jack does and Gerry repeats. Jack, sell it like this is your life, and Gerry, pretend it's the greatest moment of your life. Being over-the-top about your feelings during this exchange will make it even better.
ALL: We lost a couple of lines near the end, so remember to deliver down-stage.
Gerry: Your cane fell when it was leaned up against the house, so try to make sure its secure, because if it falls, it can be distracting to the audience.
All: In the house, espcially Maggie, be careful standing on the benches and the table, missing a foot jumping down from there wouldn't be fun... :)
I know all of my notes are generally as Mr. Weddle calls them, "nice", and they really seem that way tonight because Mr. Weddle covered most of my notes that were contsructive critisicm and once is plenty to hear something, haha. When I gave you compliments today, they were all hard-worked for and definitely the result of a lot of dedication and work outside of rehearsal, so you deserve them. Rest up tonight for a run tomorrow that will be even better than today. Nice work, I'm really proud of everything that you have all accomplished thus far.
Michael: During your first monologue, the dancing around the kitchen is really coming along, keep working on that.
Agnes: Continue to work on your imitation of Kate in the first act, really let us see that you are mocking her.
Maggie: You are a hysterical goat (random note I know, yet true)
All: Towards the beginning of act one I noticed this, remember that just because you are not talking, you still must be in character, knit, iron, do something/anything your character would do.
Maggie: With one of your songs in the beginning you have a bucket and then you go out the door carrying it with CHOOK-CHOOK CHEEEEE, is there something supposed to be in that bucket. Because you had it at a 90 degree angle, so I wanted to make sure it was being held right, let me know.
Kate: I noticed your moments when you first enter the house with the groceries and unload them, it's becoming much more realistic. I know we all said it would be much easier for you with the props, it was great without, and now its even better, good work.
Agnes: When you are in the corner and you say something about the harvest dance, and then you have the whole back and forth thing across the table, make sure your first step towards the table is "I'm actually taking a stand on something-ish", it's one of the only times we see the "I'm game" part of your character. Wow that was weirdly worded, let me know if that didn't make sense.
Rose: When you girls are in the house discussing going to the dance, and Aggie and Chris are downstage in the house talking about the dress she can wear, make sure you are seen, look to doing this tomorrow, I just couldn't see you.
KAte: Nice character choices and body language when you are all "NO ONE'S GOING TO THE DANCE" and you stand there with your arms crossed as all enter, great discovery.
Maggie: When Jack makes his first entrance and starts talking about archetectiture, take a step towards the door, so that we can see you.
Maggie: When you are telling the story about your night out at the dancing contest, remember how Mr. Weddle, you and I talked about the "think, wait, oh yeah" method, remember it's been awhile, really sell the idea of recalling it.
All Girls: The nonverbals, yelps, laughs, etc. are really coming along on the dance, good imporvement from the last time I have seen it.
Rose: In the house during the "OH MY GOSH GERRY'S COMING" Scene, you made an amazing choice to throw your arms up on the "I hate him..." line, it was soooo funny, please keep this.
Gerry: Keep working on your first entrance, it is definitely much better but sell your character from the moment you step on stage.
Maggie, Aggie, Kate: When Gerry and Chris are outside and you have lines in weird intervals which are separated from your silence, try to make it seem like you have been carrying on a conversation. It's kind of an odd transition from silence to speaking, just work on making it flow as best as possible, I know it's difficult.
Gerry: Give lines downstage on unicorn-cow story please!
Kate: I had a ? about a choice you made during Gerry's Magpie story, when he's outside with Chris. You were in front of the fire place with your feet up at one point you set down the paper and it looked like you were asleep. If that was your choice to doze, it was awesome, if not, it looked like that. Let me know, but cool choice anyway :)
Chris: I think Mr. Weddle said this, but after the "I'm a very lucky woman", it looked like you slapped Michael, I'm pretty sure we already talked about this though, just work with Michael on it.
All (in this scene): During the whole making the tea and soda-bread argument scene, we totally lost the blocking, review your blocking for this scene, I think this may have been some props confusion, so it should be fine tomorrow, thanks!!
ACT TWO
Maggie: With lights up, and then you singing, your voice sounds really nice, it's a nice light opening to the act, good job.
All: please be careful with the new bench, espcially for those of you that stand on it or kneel on it (Gerry and Maggie), just get used to the new one.
All: Look at how you are carrying your hands throughout the show. Certain people look at that for identifying a character, for example the audience is really starting to notice how Chris is choosing to do a washing type motion with her hands, which is really interesting.
Jack: During the moonshine at night or whatever song, please don't lose the words completely. I know what you were doing and it was cool, just make it sound mildly understandable :)
Jack and Maggie: Like Mr. Weddle said, your entire little monologue, dancing, crazy, awesome moment is really coming along. The audience is going to love that so sell it, and don't use any less energy than you did tonight, it was great :)
Chris: You have made fantastic improvements in the scene with Gerry. As an audience member, I'm really seeing your character develop
Gerry: Your birgade voice is HYSTERICAL!!! Don't lose it, it was great, just remember to keep up the energy throughout the scene.
Maggie: The moment with Kate about searching for Rose is getting close, remember on "You'll do what I say" or whatever it is line, to really show you are taking charge, the audience needs to see these difference in your character.
Maggie: When Rose get's back in the house, after all of the tense stuff, you have some lines at the stove. Use those lines to try to break the mood a little bit, and get all that you can out of those.
Michael: I'm extremely proud of how hard you have worked on the monologues, it's a lot of words that are really starting to tell a story. Keeping an audience entertained through one of those is a challenge but you've handled it really well.
Chris: In your anger-rage towards Gerry about what he did with Agnes, don't lose the moment or break your expression even for a second, it's a tense, awesome moment and we can't lose it. :)
Rose: Remember, no emotion during the dead rooster.
Gerry and Jack: The hat ceremony is cool thanks to the new added beat in the motion Jack does and Gerry repeats. Jack, sell it like this is your life, and Gerry, pretend it's the greatest moment of your life. Being over-the-top about your feelings during this exchange will make it even better.
ALL: We lost a couple of lines near the end, so remember to deliver down-stage.
Gerry: Your cane fell when it was leaned up against the house, so try to make sure its secure, because if it falls, it can be distracting to the audience.
All: In the house, espcially Maggie, be careful standing on the benches and the table, missing a foot jumping down from there wouldn't be fun... :)
I know all of my notes are generally as Mr. Weddle calls them, "nice", and they really seem that way tonight because Mr. Weddle covered most of my notes that were contsructive critisicm and once is plenty to hear something, haha. When I gave you compliments today, they were all hard-worked for and definitely the result of a lot of dedication and work outside of rehearsal, so you deserve them. Rest up tonight for a run tomorrow that will be even better than today. Nice work, I'm really proud of everything that you have all accomplished thus far.
DOOR NOTES!!!!!!!!
DOOR NOTES!!!!!!!!
(MI= Micheal, RO= Rose, etc.)
ACT 1
MI- pg 9.- When you go to Aunt Kate don't stand in the doorway when you close the door.
MI- pg. 10- sloppy
MI- pg. 10- don't close the door on yourself.
RO- pg. 11- close door when you walk into the house
MA- pg. 13- do you open the door when you here Jack?? if so do it if not you are fine!!
MA- pg 15- close door when you go to hens.
KA- pg. 23- you opened the door very strangly. is it already open??
MA- pg 24- you opened up and then shut it down. stay straight.
MA- pg 26- sloppy on way out to hens.
MA- pg 30- sloppy.
AG- pg 44- slam with other hand, but good slam.
CH- pg. 47- sloppy.
KA- pg 52- VERY GOOD. best door today!!
ACT 2
JA- pg. 57- sloppy.
CH/GE- pg. 63- ????- very sloppy.
GE- pg. 64- Bad. you opened it on the first step. make sure you get to the door before you open it!!
MA- pg 66- after you come back from Rose bed close the door.
RO- pg 69- when you walk into the house is the door already open?? i need to check this but if you know then you are fine.
JA- pg 75- close door. you paused and never completely closed it.
GE- pg 76- nob is a turn not a pinch.
MI- last monologue- door is already open.
Sorry for all of the notes, but if you could check on them that would be great!! Thanks!!
(MI= Micheal, RO= Rose, etc.)
ACT 1
MI- pg 9.- When you go to Aunt Kate don't stand in the doorway when you close the door.
MI- pg. 10- sloppy
MI- pg. 10- don't close the door on yourself.
RO- pg. 11- close door when you walk into the house
MA- pg. 13- do you open the door when you here Jack?? if so do it if not you are fine!!
MA- pg 15- close door when you go to hens.
KA- pg. 23- you opened the door very strangly. is it already open??
MA- pg 24- you opened up and then shut it down. stay straight.
MA- pg 26- sloppy on way out to hens.
MA- pg 30- sloppy.
AG- pg 44- slam with other hand, but good slam.
CH- pg. 47- sloppy.
KA- pg 52- VERY GOOD. best door today!!
ACT 2
JA- pg. 57- sloppy.
CH/GE- pg. 63- ????- very sloppy.
GE- pg. 64- Bad. you opened it on the first step. make sure you get to the door before you open it!!
MA- pg 66- after you come back from Rose bed close the door.
RO- pg 69- when you walk into the house is the door already open?? i need to check this but if you know then you are fine.
JA- pg 75- close door. you paused and never completely closed it.
GE- pg 76- nob is a turn not a pinch.
MI- last monologue- door is already open.
Sorry for all of the notes, but if you could check on them that would be great!! Thanks!!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Set Painters
Set Painters:
In cased you missed the email, you will be allowed to see the show as many times as you want for free, but anyone you bring with you must pay. This was Mr. Weddle's idea since you won't be backstage during the show but are still a part of the crew.
First call!! This Saturday from 10-4ish in Titus. Let me know ASAP if you have a conflict! djruffley@yahoo.com
A set painting schedule should be made soon, hopefully on Saturday.
Thanks!!
Dan
In cased you missed the email, you will be allowed to see the show as many times as you want for free, but anyone you bring with you must pay. This was Mr. Weddle's idea since you won't be backstage during the show but are still a part of the crew.
First call!! This Saturday from 10-4ish in Titus. Let me know ASAP if you have a conflict! djruffley@yahoo.com
A set painting schedule should be made soon, hopefully on Saturday.
Thanks!!
Dan
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Reminders.
Hey everyone!
I hope you are all having a great weekend despite having to cram and study for exams. Just a reminder to continue to check your emails frequently. I know a few of you have mentioned to Dan Ruffley and I not knowing about updates, changes, etc. and most of these are sent through email. If your email happens to be down, you can contact one of us some other way and we will make sure you get the information you need. If you are not receiving emails from us or anyone else concerning the show, send me an email at allisonarnold@fuse.net and we will get it worked out.
Thanks so much!
Allison Arnold
I hope you are all having a great weekend despite having to cram and study for exams. Just a reminder to continue to check your emails frequently. I know a few of you have mentioned to Dan Ruffley and I not knowing about updates, changes, etc. and most of these are sent through email. If your email happens to be down, you can contact one of us some other way and we will make sure you get the information you need. If you are not receiving emails from us or anyone else concerning the show, send me an email at allisonarnold@fuse.net and we will get it worked out.
Thanks so much!
Allison Arnold
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Crew Schedule
Hi All,
I'm just going to post a schedule for the crew assuming it will be easier that way. The next designer call is on February 7th. Beginning on Feb. 9th (tech), all of the crew must be at the rehearsals. For the production meetings and the run throughs, at least one person from each crew (designer or asst. designer) needs to be there
Any conflicts, please let me know ASAP.
Thurs. 2-7
3:00 - 6:00
TITUS
Run Show with Props
Cast and Crew Heads
6:00 - 7:00
TITUS
Production Meeting
Technical Crew Heads
Fri. 2-8
2:30 - 6:00
TITUS
Run Show with Props
Cast and Crew Heads
Sat. 2-9
9:00 - 9:00
TITUS
Technical Rehearsal
Dry Tech
All Technical Staff
Sun. 2-10
12:00 - 9:00
TITUS
Technical Rehearsal
Add Techical Elements to Play
Cast and Crew
Mon. 2-11
2:30 - 8:00
TITUS
1st Dress
Add Costumes
Cast and Crew
Tues. 2-12
5:00 - 10:00
TITUS
2nd Dress
Add Make-up
Cast and Crew
Wed. 2-13
5:00 - 10:00
TITUS
Final Dress
Final Run
Cast and Crew
Thurs. 2-14
5:30 - 10:00
TITUS
Performance (7:30)
Confirmed Date
Cast and Crew
Fri. 2-15
5:30 - 10:00
TITUS
Performance (7:30)
Confirmed Date
Cast and Crew
Sat. 2-16
5:30 - 10:00
TITUS
Performance (7:30)
Confirmed Date
Cast and Crew
Sun. 2-17
12:00 - 5:00
TITUS
Strike
Strike the Set and All Items
Cast and Crew
I'm just going to post a schedule for the crew assuming it will be easier that way. The next designer call is on February 7th. Beginning on Feb. 9th (tech), all of the crew must be at the rehearsals. For the production meetings and the run throughs, at least one person from each crew (designer or asst. designer) needs to be there
Any conflicts, please let me know ASAP.
Thurs. 2-7
3:00 - 6:00
TITUS
Run Show with Props
Cast and Crew Heads
6:00 - 7:00
TITUS
Production Meeting
Technical Crew Heads
Fri. 2-8
2:30 - 6:00
TITUS
Run Show with Props
Cast and Crew Heads
Sat. 2-9
9:00 - 9:00
TITUS
Technical Rehearsal
Dry Tech
All Technical Staff
Sun. 2-10
12:00 - 9:00
TITUS
Technical Rehearsal
Add Techical Elements to Play
Cast and Crew
Mon. 2-11
2:30 - 8:00
TITUS
1st Dress
Add Costumes
Cast and Crew
Tues. 2-12
5:00 - 10:00
TITUS
2nd Dress
Add Make-up
Cast and Crew
Wed. 2-13
5:00 - 10:00
TITUS
Final Dress
Final Run
Cast and Crew
Thurs. 2-14
5:30 - 10:00
TITUS
Performance (7:30)
Confirmed Date
Cast and Crew
Fri. 2-15
5:30 - 10:00
TITUS
Performance (7:30)
Confirmed Date
Cast and Crew
Sat. 2-16
5:30 - 10:00
TITUS
Performance (7:30)
Confirmed Date
Cast and Crew
Sun. 2-17
12:00 - 5:00
TITUS
Strike
Strike the Set and All Items
Cast and Crew
Friday, January 11, 2008
Schedules!
Hey everyone. A few of you have mentioned to me that you never got/misplaced schedules. No problem there, just shoot me an email at allisonarnold@fuse.net to get a new one or you can also email Dan Ruffley at djruffley@yahoo.com and we would be glad to send you one as an attachment.
Thanks so much!
Have a great weekend!!!!
Allison :)
Ps. I'm posting this with Ale Delgado standing behind me and she would like me to give her a shout out because she's awesome because she is the pre-show music irish craziness goddess.
Thanks so much!
Have a great weekend!!!!
Allison :)
Ps. I'm posting this with Ale Delgado standing behind me and she would like me to give her a shout out because she's awesome because she is the pre-show music irish craziness goddess.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Reminders.
Hello all!
A couple of you have asked me questions about the head shots in the hallway the
last couple days so I wanted to clear things up.
Date: TOMORROW, January 10th
Time: 3:00 (please don't be late, for the photographer's sake!)
Where: I'm assuming men's dressing room. Just come to the auditorium at 3.
Rehearsal starts at 3 and someone there could direct you in the right direction.
Try men's dressing room first.
Wear: A black shirt (doesn't necessarily have to be longed sleeved because the
sleeves won't show anyway.
Who:
Dan Ruffley
Rachel Kuhn
Meg Garttman
Annie Mulcahey
Jeff Heimbrock
Kenzy Williams
John Ketteman
Alix Rosa
****anyone who got braces off since the end the Godspell pictures*****
I cannot stress how much is helps out your directors, the photographer (Mr.
Dauterman), and myself, as I do the programs to show up for these head shots. I
will not be at rehearsal at 3 tomorrow, but I can answer any questions here, on email at allisonarnold@fuse.net until late tonight, or you can call/text me at 5150060. Either Jared Hudson or Lauren Heckman will be helping Mr. Dauterman out.
Thank you so much!!!
Allison Arnold
Monday, January 7, 2008
More Reminders!
Hi Cast/ Crew
Well, to add to my rapidly growing number of blog posts, here are more reminders...
This is officially the FINAL reminder for t-shirt order forms. They are due to me TOMORROW. Rehearsal is from 3-6 tomorrow. If you want a shirt I need your form by the end of rehearsal. I apologize to those of you who have already turned them in for the large amount of emails. Thanks for being on time.
Second, anyone who is getting a head shot on Thursday (if Dancing is your first show this year or if you have had braces off) should wear a black shirt to get their picture taken. Again, if you do not show up at 3, it is your own responsibility to get your headshot.
Finally, tomorrow is the Act 1 run through from 3-6. Actors should be off book. All Designers are called in order to take notes and get to know the show.
Thanks!
Well, to add to my rapidly growing number of blog posts, here are more reminders...
This is officially the FINAL reminder for t-shirt order forms. They are due to me TOMORROW. Rehearsal is from 3-6 tomorrow. If you want a shirt I need your form by the end of rehearsal. I apologize to those of you who have already turned them in for the large amount of emails. Thanks for being on time.
Second, anyone who is getting a head shot on Thursday (if Dancing is your first show this year or if you have had braces off) should wear a black shirt to get their picture taken. Again, if you do not show up at 3, it is your own responsibility to get your headshot.
Finally, tomorrow is the Act 1 run through from 3-6. Actors should be off book. All Designers are called in order to take notes and get to know the show.
Thanks!
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Dancing at Lughnasa Headshots!!
Hi All,
Anyone who has not gotten a headshot taken this year or has gotten braces off will be getting a new one. Mr. Dauterman is taking these on Thursday, January 10th at 3:00. If you do not show up, it is your own responsibility to get one.
Thanks,
Dan
Anyone who has not gotten a headshot taken this year or has gotten braces off will be getting a new one. Mr. Dauterman is taking these on Thursday, January 10th at 3:00. If you do not show up, it is your own responsibility to get one.
Thanks,
Dan
Friday, January 4, 2008
2nd Production Meeting Notes
Here are the general notes from the production meeting. I emailed them out as an attachment also. If you did not get this email and would like to, email me at allisonarnold@fuse.net
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Dancing at Lughnasa
Second Production Meeting Notes
Friday, January 4th, 2008
3:00-4:30 in the Fine Arts Room
Changes/General
1. Running Crew Roster has undergone a change; current members are Sam Ray and Justin White.
2. Reminder: Assistants to the Director, Assistant Director, PSM, Designers, and ASMs are always called to production meetings. All others are welcome to attend as well.
3. Everyone should be signed on to the blog by now. If there is a problem with this, contact Dan Ruffley. Dan Osborne can also answer questions about the blog.
Set Painting (Rachel Kuhn)
1. Has been researching thoroughly and has a few questions regarding scenic props. Rachel will be contacting Properties Designer, Alex Gartner to collaborate on these ideas.
2. Goal is to be done paining before tech weekend.
3. Mr. Weddle will be communicating Mr. Turner to decide between projection and a painted backdrop. As soon as the decision is made, those whose work is affected will be contacted.
4. Rachel Kuhn is also working on the African masks and will keep us posted on progress.
Set Construction (Brandon Chapman)
1. At today’s meeting, Brandon asked Mr. Weddle and Drew Kemp-Baird specific questions involving set construction, most were resolved although communication will be continued to ensure excellence.
2. Brandon and his crew need fieldstone for their construction. Time will be set up for collected stone to be dropped off at AHS. Dan Ruffley will put this information on the blog and/or email everyone when this information becomes available.
3. Fireplace may be built “up”, almost like a brick-oven pizza oven.
4. The outside walls of the house are most likely going to be done through texturing by the set painting crew.
5. Plywood is okay for the outside of the house and Rachel’s work.
6. The platform should be built by Tuesday, January 8th.
7. The last planned day of set construction is January 26th.
8. Set Construction’s first call is Monday, January 7th from 7:00-9:30. Crew should meet at the scene dock and Dan Ruffley will email/call the crew members.
Properties (Alex Gartner)
1. Designer Alex Gartner was not present; Alli Turner (Assistant Designer) represented crew.
2. Props crew can be accessed through the AHS drama website, or by contacting Alex Gartner.
3. The “Marconi” radio is still needed. Lauren Heckman will be sending Mr. Weddle a picture of the one her family owns. If this is not what we are looking for, Mr. Weddle will contact Mrs. Hartman who will then begin working on finding what we need.
4. Ironing board can be removed from the properties list; we are using the kitchen table.
Lighting (Aaron Rice)
1. Carrie Rowe has lighting notes from blocking rehearsals for Aaron.
2. Aaron will be coordinating his schedule with Mr. Weddle, although Aaron will have to wait until set is almost done to do things such as the general washes.
3. Tech-Weekend will be used to fine-tune all lighting issues.
4. Mr. Weddle and Aaron will be working on improvements and some high tech lighting aspects.
5. Margie Lund has lighting notes from the dancing rehearsal.
Sound: Pre-show (Ale Delgado)
1. Found 7 albums of Celtic punk music and has cut this down to the necessary 30 minutes (9 songs).
2. Ale will be making a CD over the weekend for Mr. Weddle to evaluate.
Sound (Laura Wheeler)
1. Laura was not present, so Ale and Brandon represented sound.
2. Carrie has sound notes for Laura, will be given to her ASAP.
3. Brandon- Nextels need to be fixed and can be found in Mr. Weddle’s office, if Mr. Wing cannot fix them, they can be taken somewhere to be repaired. A PO is available if necessary.
Costumes (Kirstyn Blair)
1. Kirstyn has been working on sketches, however some confusion on character personalities. Allison Arnold will be meeting with Kirstyn to discuss character identities.
2. Mic packs should have spandex, fabric that works well with sweating and the top must be open for wires.
3. Footwear choices need to be a high priority so the cast members can get used to dancing in whatever shoes are chosen.
Make-Up and Hair (Jenny Abraham)
1. No one was present from this crew, although it was reported that Jenny has begun sketches, but is having some trouble with research. Jenny’s assistant designer, Meg Garttman has a book, that has many different techniques in it, so these two should be collaborating and working together.
2. Daniel Lees and Lauren Reenan will not be aged for the show.
Video (Alli Turner)
1. Should have a rough cut by Monday, January 7th.
2. Still discussing what program will be used.
Final Notes
1. Continue checking blog and email.
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Dancing at Lughnasa
Second Production Meeting Notes
Friday, January 4th, 2008
3:00-4:30 in the Fine Arts Room
Changes/General
1. Running Crew Roster has undergone a change; current members are Sam Ray and Justin White.
2. Reminder: Assistants to the Director, Assistant Director, PSM, Designers, and ASMs are always called to production meetings. All others are welcome to attend as well.
3. Everyone should be signed on to the blog by now. If there is a problem with this, contact Dan Ruffley. Dan Osborne can also answer questions about the blog.
Set Painting (Rachel Kuhn)
1. Has been researching thoroughly and has a few questions regarding scenic props. Rachel will be contacting Properties Designer, Alex Gartner to collaborate on these ideas.
2. Goal is to be done paining before tech weekend.
3. Mr. Weddle will be communicating Mr. Turner to decide between projection and a painted backdrop. As soon as the decision is made, those whose work is affected will be contacted.
4. Rachel Kuhn is also working on the African masks and will keep us posted on progress.
Set Construction (Brandon Chapman)
1. At today’s meeting, Brandon asked Mr. Weddle and Drew Kemp-Baird specific questions involving set construction, most were resolved although communication will be continued to ensure excellence.
2. Brandon and his crew need fieldstone for their construction. Time will be set up for collected stone to be dropped off at AHS. Dan Ruffley will put this information on the blog and/or email everyone when this information becomes available.
3. Fireplace may be built “up”, almost like a brick-oven pizza oven.
4. The outside walls of the house are most likely going to be done through texturing by the set painting crew.
5. Plywood is okay for the outside of the house and Rachel’s work.
6. The platform should be built by Tuesday, January 8th.
7. The last planned day of set construction is January 26th.
8. Set Construction’s first call is Monday, January 7th from 7:00-9:30. Crew should meet at the scene dock and Dan Ruffley will email/call the crew members.
Properties (Alex Gartner)
1. Designer Alex Gartner was not present; Alli Turner (Assistant Designer) represented crew.
2. Props crew can be accessed through the AHS drama website, or by contacting Alex Gartner.
3. The “Marconi” radio is still needed. Lauren Heckman will be sending Mr. Weddle a picture of the one her family owns. If this is not what we are looking for, Mr. Weddle will contact Mrs. Hartman who will then begin working on finding what we need.
4. Ironing board can be removed from the properties list; we are using the kitchen table.
Lighting (Aaron Rice)
1. Carrie Rowe has lighting notes from blocking rehearsals for Aaron.
2. Aaron will be coordinating his schedule with Mr. Weddle, although Aaron will have to wait until set is almost done to do things such as the general washes.
3. Tech-Weekend will be used to fine-tune all lighting issues.
4. Mr. Weddle and Aaron will be working on improvements and some high tech lighting aspects.
5. Margie Lund has lighting notes from the dancing rehearsal.
Sound: Pre-show (Ale Delgado)
1. Found 7 albums of Celtic punk music and has cut this down to the necessary 30 minutes (9 songs).
2. Ale will be making a CD over the weekend for Mr. Weddle to evaluate.
Sound (Laura Wheeler)
1. Laura was not present, so Ale and Brandon represented sound.
2. Carrie has sound notes for Laura, will be given to her ASAP.
3. Brandon- Nextels need to be fixed and can be found in Mr. Weddle’s office, if Mr. Wing cannot fix them, they can be taken somewhere to be repaired. A PO is available if necessary.
Costumes (Kirstyn Blair)
1. Kirstyn has been working on sketches, however some confusion on character personalities. Allison Arnold will be meeting with Kirstyn to discuss character identities.
2. Mic packs should have spandex, fabric that works well with sweating and the top must be open for wires.
3. Footwear choices need to be a high priority so the cast members can get used to dancing in whatever shoes are chosen.
Make-Up and Hair (Jenny Abraham)
1. No one was present from this crew, although it was reported that Jenny has begun sketches, but is having some trouble with research. Jenny’s assistant designer, Meg Garttman has a book, that has many different techniques in it, so these two should be collaborating and working together.
2. Daniel Lees and Lauren Reenan will not be aged for the show.
Video (Alli Turner)
1. Should have a rough cut by Monday, January 7th.
2. Still discussing what program will be used.
Final Notes
1. Continue checking blog and email.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Props Needed!
Hi Everyone,
Alex Gartner (properties designer) has finalized his list for props. Please visit the below link to see what is needed.
http://dramaclub.andersondrama.com/actorscorner/props.html
Thanks for your help!
Dan
Alex Gartner (properties designer) has finalized his list for props. Please visit the below link to see what is needed.
http://dramaclub.andersondrama.com/actorscorner/props.html
Thanks for your help!
Dan
New Schedule for Lughnasa
Hi Cast and Crew:
Here is the plan for the next few days. If anyone has conflicts with these changes, please let me know immediately and I will get that to Mr. Weddle. I already know Dan H. you are excused from A Capella on Tuesday.
--Thursday is as scheduled. The dance rehearsal is rescheduled for Thursday (1-3) evening from 6-9 at the studio.
--Friday is as scheduled.
--Monday is going to be what we were going to do today (Wednesday).
--Tuesday is an added rehearsal and is going to be the Act I run through. 3:00-6:00.
Also a reminder that t-shirt/hoodie forms are due on Monday. I sit in the drama circle next to rm. 203 in the mornings, my homeroom is 205, or you can give it to me at rehearsal.
Crew: the next meeting is this Friday the 4th from 3-4:30 in the fine arts room. Desingers and heads only are called. Mr. Weddle expects designers to have ideas with their plans and be able to report on progress.
Designers: You are also called when we do the run through of Act I on Tuesday.
Thanks!!
Dan
Here is the plan for the next few days. If anyone has conflicts with these changes, please let me know immediately and I will get that to Mr. Weddle. I already know Dan H. you are excused from A Capella on Tuesday.
--Thursday is as scheduled. The dance rehearsal is rescheduled for Thursday (1-3) evening from 6-9 at the studio.
--Friday is as scheduled.
--Monday is going to be what we were going to do today (Wednesday).
--Tuesday is an added rehearsal and is going to be the Act I run through. 3:00-6:00.
Also a reminder that t-shirt/hoodie forms are due on Monday. I sit in the drama circle next to rm. 203 in the mornings, my homeroom is 205, or you can give it to me at rehearsal.
Crew: the next meeting is this Friday the 4th from 3-4:30 in the fine arts room. Desingers and heads only are called. Mr. Weddle expects designers to have ideas with their plans and be able to report on progress.
Designers: You are also called when we do the run through of Act I on Tuesday.
Thanks!!
Dan
Rehearsal-- January 2nd
Happy Snow Day Everyone!
Rehearsal is canceled along with the Dance Rehearsal tonight. Mr. Weddle's policy is that when school is called, everything else is also canceled unless extremely important. Thursday and Friday are tentatively remaining as scheduled. Today's rehearsal will be done Monday the 7th, and a run through of Act I will be on Tuesday, 1-8. (Previously, there was no rehearsal on this date.) He thinks that we can have the space @ 3:15 on Tuesday. The dance rehearsal will have to be sometime in the near future, possibly this Saturday. He is working on this and I will let you know as soon as something is decided.
Thanks!!
Dan
Rehearsal is canceled along with the Dance Rehearsal tonight. Mr. Weddle's policy is that when school is called, everything else is also canceled unless extremely important. Thursday and Friday are tentatively remaining as scheduled. Today's rehearsal will be done Monday the 7th, and a run through of Act I will be on Tuesday, 1-8. (Previously, there was no rehearsal on this date.) He thinks that we can have the space @ 3:15 on Tuesday. The dance rehearsal will have to be sometime in the near future, possibly this Saturday. He is working on this and I will let you know as soon as something is decided.
Thanks!!
Dan
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Welcome back!
Hello All,
I hope you all had a relaxing break and enjoyed the time with your friends and family.
I also hope that you all took some time to work on Lughnasa. Actors with lines, Laban, character and plot issues, and accent work. Did you drive your family crazy with the Irish? Did the Welsh drive you crazy? I hope so and not, to Dan and Jared. Designers with your music, set, lights, etc?
Now that we are back in school mode, we really need to focus and get down to work on this play. Please look at your schedules and get ready for all the hours that are necessary. The dance nights are going to be long and, again, I appologize but it was the only way to work around everyones schedules. We have a production meeting this Friday, so designers I need to see your work and your progress. If you have nothing to share, then you need to get to work. You should have started already, so get to it!
I will not be speaking in accent for the rest of the rehearsal period, but you must when speaking your lines. Lauren, Jared, and I will be relentless about your accent work and so should you be. Don't let it be an obstacle, rather allow it to be a vehicle in your acting journey. Also, get those lines down ASAP. You due date to be off-book is the first run through of each act. ACT I-Monday, Jan. 7. ACT II-Wednesday, Jan 16. That is very close, so I hope you have been working.
That is all for now, please blog for help and support. Or the old fashion way of speaking with me.
See you tomorrow afternoon.
Chad Weddle
I hope you all had a relaxing break and enjoyed the time with your friends and family.
I also hope that you all took some time to work on Lughnasa. Actors with lines, Laban, character and plot issues, and accent work. Did you drive your family crazy with the Irish? Did the Welsh drive you crazy? I hope so and not, to Dan and Jared. Designers with your music, set, lights, etc?
Now that we are back in school mode, we really need to focus and get down to work on this play. Please look at your schedules and get ready for all the hours that are necessary. The dance nights are going to be long and, again, I appologize but it was the only way to work around everyones schedules. We have a production meeting this Friday, so designers I need to see your work and your progress. If you have nothing to share, then you need to get to work. You should have started already, so get to it!
I will not be speaking in accent for the rest of the rehearsal period, but you must when speaking your lines. Lauren, Jared, and I will be relentless about your accent work and so should you be. Don't let it be an obstacle, rather allow it to be a vehicle in your acting journey. Also, get those lines down ASAP. You due date to be off-book is the first run through of each act. ACT I-Monday, Jan. 7. ACT II-Wednesday, Jan 16. That is very close, so I hope you have been working.
That is all for now, please blog for help and support. Or the old fashion way of speaking with me.
See you tomorrow afternoon.
Chad Weddle
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