Rehearsal #12 Notes

Well, we're in the thick of it now...we open three weeks from tonight! Wow, how time does fly!

The big note from last night is pacing, especially longer pieces of individual dialogue. Those have to be snappy so we don't put our audiences to sleep. However, make sure you maintain proper diction and projection as well. No good having snappy delivery if nobody can understand what you're saying (and just to be clear, that has only been an issue once or twice so far, and we've corrected those on the spot).

I'd also like to apologize for the delay in starting last night. I was unaware that VeggiTales was going to be performing on the Studio Stage, and while we could have gone into a smaller room and read, I felt it best to wait so we could continue honing in on our blocking. I've been promised that will be the last rehearsal where that will be an issue.

Please remember that we've only got two rehearsals next week, and Tuesday's rehearsal will be interrupted briefly while the photographer comes in to take head shots. Richard and Josh will be out both rehearsals next week, so it will be doubly important that everyone else be on their A-Game Monday and Tuesday so we don't get too bogged down when they return on the 16th.

I also have a couple of notes about set construction. The bulk of the construction will be next Sunday and Monday (5/15 & 5/16). If you are able to help either day, please let Cheryl or me know by Tuesday's rehearsal so I can assign duties ahead of time. Also, while all help is welcomed, please do not feel obgliated to participate in set construction if that's not up your alley. We're blessed that the set for this show is static and fairly simple, so we don't need as many hands as we typically do for our shows.

Finally, remember that scripts are now Verboten on stage from this point forward. You will have through the 5/16 rehearsal to call for lines, then you'll have to work it out on your own for the last 7 rehearsals. You are certainly expected to bring them to rehearsal with you; you just may no longer rely on them while on stage, so keep your heads in those scripts learning dialogue this weekend.

Cheryl will see you Monday, and we'll both see you Tuesday.

Tracy