Rehearsal #19 Notes

Overall, the play looked pretty good last night. Pacing is our biggest issue right now, although it appears to be getting better with the exception of Scene 1, which is still dragging pretty badly. I'm also very encouraged that all of you now seem to know when you've either dropped a line or have walked on a line, so I think that problem will likely take care of itself.

You'll be receiving line notes sometime today via email. Please take the time to review what I send and try to focus on those areas of the script. As I've written several times, the best way to fix lines now is to have someone following along with you while you recite and have them stop you on every mistake. Most of you are so very close to being word perfect that I know you can be there by opening night if you'll take the time to carefully review your lines.

A quick note about call times - The published call time is the latest that you are allowed to arrive. If it takes you more time to get into makeup and costumes than the published call time provides, then it is up to you to adjust your call time accordingly so that you are ready by the start of rehearsal (through Thursday) or by the start of circle (performance dates). After we get through opening weekend and will have hopefully established somewhat of a nightly routine, I'll review the 6:30 call time to see if it needs to be adjusted.

Here's a rundown of what next week will look like. Please feel free to call, text or email me if you have any questions at any time from this point forward.

Saturday, May 21: Final set construction (10a-2p)

Set Dressing
Painting
Backstage Cleanup and Organization
(Everyone is welcome, but don't change plans so you can attend)

Monday, May 23: Dress Rehearsal (6:30p Call)

Full Costumes
Makeup optional
Will start as soon as everyone is in costume
Will block Bows before rehearsal starts
Liz and Olivia called for Chelsey
Notes immediately after Bows (before removing costumes)

Tuesday, May 24: Dress Rehearsal (6:30p Call)

Full Costumes
Makeup optional
Will start as soon as everyone is in costume
Liz called for Chelsey
Notes immediately after Bows

Wednesday, May 25: Dress Rehearsal (6:30p Call)

Full costumes and makeup
Will likely start at 7:30 so show can be timed
Olivia called for Chelsey
Notes immediately after Bows

Thursday, May 26: Final Dress Rehearsal (6:30p Call)

Full costumes and makeup
Will start at 7:30
Veronica called for Chelsey
Notes immediately after Bows
***CURTAIN MAY MOVE to 8:00 IF VISITORS HAVE BEEN INVITED TO ATTEND***

Friday, May 27: OPENING NIGHT! (6:30p Call)

House opens at 7:30
Circle backstage at 7:40
Places at 7:55
Curtain at 8:00
Olivia called for Chelsey
Meet and Greet in lobby after Bows

Saturday, May 28: 2nd Performance (6:30p Call)

House opens at 7:30
Circle backstage at 7:40
Places at 7:55
Curtain at 8:00
Veronica called for Chelsey
Meet and Greet in lobby after Bows