Hello All,
Just a few things... So that I know you've read this and understand, please reply with your favorite color. :)
As you're going through your script (looking over your blocking, memorizing your lines, working on enunciation and projection, etc...) be sure to take note of things like props and costume pieces. Start thinking of things like, "do I have a quick change?" "Should I have ________ to use for this scene?" ...and so on. If you have any questions about the show we are always willing to answer them. Just ask. Remember, there are no dumb questions.
Gilbreth Children: If you would, please bring in a baby photo of you. If they still make them, the kind the hospital provides would be perfect. If not, I just need one of you alone and sitting upright if at all possible. I want to age the pictures and if we can make them look right, maybe we can use them on stage, in frames.
HS/Photography means Head Shots and Photography. I placed this on each date of the calendar next week so that you knew that you didn't have to come in on a day when you weren't needed, just to get your headshot taken. In other words, if you are only needed for Act 2 or 3, you only need to show up on one (1) of those dates ready to have your photo taken.
WHAT TO WEAR: Black shirt (any style other than t-shirt), NO writing on it and preferably no patterns.
I still need bios for:
Coleman
Bert
Ian
Natalie
Kat
Seth
Kyle
I still need measurements for:
Coleman
Bert
Ian
Lance
Lily
Seth
Brandon
Linda
Make sure you are speaking naturally. Try to eliminate big gaps in conversations and make sure your timing is quick.
Don't upstage any other actor. To upstage someone is to make someone turn upstage to speak to you.
Make sure you are going over your lines. Learn them as quickly as possible, but make sure you're saying them correctly. There are many great methods to learn your lines. For instance, you can record yourself saying your lines and/or you can record yourself saying everyone else's lines while you mouth your lines in between. You can also write your lines out (and over and over). Another way is to say the lines enough that you can closer your eyes and say them seven times over and over without messing them up. Or...you can find a line partner and have them read everyone else's part(s) or their own, while you say yours. While you aren't on stage, you should do this with your fellow actors.
Any time rehearsal is going on, please remain VERY quiet. This means that you whisper if you speak at all.
Please, always follow along in the script and always be aware of where we are in rehearsal. Be in your place prior to your entrance or spoken cue.
Remember, it is encouraged (and definitely appreciated) that you and/or your family/friends attend work calls. If we all show up and lend a hand, we should be able to finish up in the next two weeks. This would be great, because it would give us a lot of time to use a fully functioning stage (and hopefully props).
WORK CALL TO DO LIST for this weekend:
Add step behind window so that Seth can climb in through the window
Fix the sofa, so it doesn't feel like it's going to break when you sit on it.
Move the entire window unit SR.
Finish building out the window unit, including a window seat.
Bannister for stairs
Fix the site lines on the stairs
Fix the site line out the hallway door (SL)
Paint the walls of the house
Paint the stairs
Continue to decorate the set
PROPS NEEDED as of right now:
Props Needed:
Book (upstairs)
Manicure Set (5) – Dollar Tree
Jack Knives (5) – Dollar Tree
1920's or before umbrella
Sandwich (peanut butter, if not allergic)
Papers (tests)
Pencils (prefer period accurate)
Note pad (prefer period accurate)
Thick manuscript (typed?)
Large floppy hat
Large lollipop
Nail studded piece of board (shop?)
Real checker game/board
Vintage lingere box/package w/flimsy underwear and silk stockings
Desk (vintage)
Vase
Plants in plant stand
Smaller Victorian rug
Dad's cane (Victorian, nice)
Three large packages (victrolas) wrapped in brown paper
Vintage stop watch
Pocket watch
Large sheet of paper (cross-section graph)
At long last, I think that's it for now.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please let me know.
Thank you for reading!
Jared
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