Dress Rehearsal Photos

For anyone who's interested, here's a link to all of the dress rehearsals that were taken.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5q4fa5dvu5zyfa3/AAC8emyfTtDLQiBydJPFNX4ua?dl=0

Strike

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Matinee Called Time 12:00pm

Great Opening Night!!!!!!!!!!!:):):):):):):):)

3/2/16 Director's Notes

ACT ONE 7:10-8:00 P.M.

1.1

--Great energy

1.2

--Articulation all

--Sonny: bag lunch?

--Sandy: knees together when sitting at cafeteria table

--Danny/Sonny head push—ask me how so it looks right

--Sandy: “Danny Zuko?” don’t look SR; relate to the ladies SL

--Jan/Danny: lunch bag needs weight so it’ll fly and not sound like an empty bag

1.3

--Doody: don’t take too long one chord to the next

--Doody: keep guitar until after lights change/CCCC etc. then transform into rock star with ladies chorus singing CCCC etc. as guitar “disappears” from your hands

--Doody: missed opportunity to sing to actual audience members! You have time. It’s built into the song. Made it so that you got on stage too soon. You are supposed still to be in the HOUSE RIGHT on Ai-yai-yai BEFORE you go back onto the stage.

--Doody: you repeat the same final pose so that Kenickie can hand you your guitar and transform back to reality

--Ask Jo to watch inspiration video; methinks it’ll help

1.4

--Rizzo: careful with how much bedspread is showing; just enough to get to the wine bottle

--Lines, lines, lines

--Pre-set robe so sleeves make it easy to put on

--Ladies: Come to Marty to see the ring; don’t make her work US to show you otherwise her back is to the audience

--Marty: throw pillows up, not out, if you can (thanks Frenchy/Jan for getting it)

1.5

--Doody: cheat out ¼ not profile; share with the audience

--Roger: posture; does your stomach hurt?

1.6

--Sandy: Red ribbon? Doesn’t match gold/black cheer outfit; do you have time (or a ribbon) to change it for that scene? If not, maybe no ribbon?

--I like the interplay between Patty/Sandy during Fight Song; I’d like that applied to both casts

--Sandy: If you drop your pompon, pick it up during the scene itself. It’s what your character would do in that moment.

1.7

--Need a bag for lunch so you can put sandwich inside

--I like the hug at the end of “Mooning”

--Jan/Roger: You must take Coke/sandwich with you; it’s in the way

ACT TWO 8:10-9:00

2.1

--Jan actually lead the dance to justify the line “I’m used to leading”

--Kenickie: be careful not to cover Jan’s line about getting punch

--Cha-Cha: Do you want to dance with Danny Zuko? Show us

--Ms. L: missed cocoanuts line; make sure to let it happen

--VF: Win or lose, dancing shoes—take your time to emphasize this line (it’s on the t-shirts)

--Ms. L: you may not be able to X mid-House to get people out for Hand Jive; use aisles

--Cha-Cha/Danny: Lift?

--Johnny Casino: What’s your end pose of Hand Jive?

2.2

--I have candy cigarettes for Danny in the race; is there a place to put them in shorts?

--Purple wig—YES

--Frenchy—look at newspaper/Teen Angel/newspaper/TA as you are debating

--Wait to remove any headdresses until you are offstage

--Roger: why was your jacket ½ on?  Looks awkward

2.3

--Danny: don’t have arm up at top of scene; wait until you stretch and try to put your arm around her

--Danny: too long trying to get ring off first time; use grease in hair—part of the joke

--Anyone near car: careful of the “windows”

--Finn: you need to go to the end of the upper platform every time when the back up singers enter to make room for everyone behind you

--Ben: one arm at end “good as you”

2.4

--Finn: thank you for closing the doors!

--Sandy: knees together when sitting on stairs

--Jan: tell another T-bird not Sandy; she wouldn’t share the rumor??

--Pick up the pace a little

--Sandy: pants showing; is there another way to hide those?

--Sandy—sudden sit; take a moment & sit a little slower

--Sandy: better end moment

2.5

--Doody: instead of hanging jacket over shoulders, hold on one finger behind one shoulder

--Danny: entrance too soon

--Need to be a little quicker with when slap happens otherwise isn’t motivated

--T-birds: you may need to help each other into PL jackets

--Danny: lower register?

GENERAL

--Fri. snacks/Sat. snacks in between shows

--Does the band want dress ‘50s?

--Reminder: Both casts should be doing fight call, even if it’s not your performance week; ensures safety and muscle memory

* REITERATE Curtain call adjustment: Gesture to orchestra; Crew SL; Crew Balcony; Crew HL (That’s House Left, i.e. the booth with light/sound); NO gesture to SR

--Overall just needs to tighten up transitions/telescope lines

CREW

Act One

--Molly: no jacket please, only white tee

--Remaining crew: white tee, jeans, ked-like shoes (still had crew in other attire)

--Curtain speech: need to rehearse timing

--Once wagon is in place, quick exit SR! Looks like you are sauntering

--Why is Molly the only crew doing the 1.7 transition from picnic to “We Go Tog.”? Awkward

Act Two

--Top of Act Two will be another curtain speech with winners of two tickets to Twilight Theater Company

--Top of Act Two has to be quicker (after winner announcement). Once House is out, immediately and simultaneously should be lights up as curtain opens as band starts; even 2 seconds is too long for the audience and it was closer to 10 seconds which slows down the pace

--Mics need to be ON for 2.1; missed T-birds lines and some of Cha-Cha (when with Eugene—use his mic) so audience didn’t know where to look and can’t hear over the band even if they are quieter

--Drive-in doors (top of scene 2.3): if you open them and aren’t going to close them, then exit; otherwise if you stand there, you should close them and exit; decide and be consistent

--Drive-in doors (bottom of scene 2.3): who closes them? They were left open & Sonny had to close them

MORE NOTES!

Rizzo's hair does not look period.

Frenchy:  don't get ahead on SN when girls do the "ballet arms"

Doody:  relate to audience members when you go into the audience, and look more happy to be interacting with the ladies on stage.

Sound:  is there anything we can do to make the voice overs more understandable ?

Sandy:  you should not have earrings on, since there's a line asking if you've ever worn them.

What happened to the hood ornament on Greased Lightening? (Should be there)

Doody:  keep your focus off the floor on GL.

Roger:  don't pretend to drink the soda since you won't be able to open it .

Sonny:  take a little more time on your dance solo til you exit

Where was Coltrane for "Shakin' ATHSH"?

Hard to understand most dialogue during the dance.  Are actors projecting/articulating as if the don't have a mic?

Vince needs to talk into Marty's mic to be heard.

I can't understand what Johnny casino is saying as he sings

We should have some of the dancers dancing to the last minute before the dance solo for Danny and Cha Cha.

Danny and Cha Cha:  did you practice your dance break before the show?  This should happen every night before the show.

I can barely hear Sandy on HD unless she was belting in her upper register.

We could use more projection of the background voices for beauty school dropout on the top

BSD:  it looked like we were missing several girls, but I only know of two who would not be here tonight. 

Ladies on the "bridge" don't forget to be in place on time for your head wags in your totem pole

Danny and Sandy in the center at the end of you're the one that I want

T-Bird Tattoo's

On Thursday Ranger Cast T-Bird people will get their tattoo's touched up at 5:45

3/1/16 Director's Notes

1.1
* Grand drape--follow your cue--operator should be the same every night
* Ensemble--more audience interaction on entrance--interact with each other
* Choir in front of the apron or on stage? If on stage, will be hit by actors/curtain if exit SR

1.2
* Pink Ladies--quicker entrance once we transition to that scene
* Rock/Paper/Scissors--only play when T-Birds are talking; otherwise pulls focus from Pink Ladies dialogue
* After seeing Sandy first time, Danny don't take quite so long recognizing her or trying to act cool in front of T-birds; pace is slow and needs to be regular/fast on that moment; not lines quicker, time in between

1.2-->1.3
* Scene shift--actors need to exit UL stairs so crew can get table/chairs from DL
* traffic jam w/crew if exit SL

1.3
* Jackson show Tristan chords C, A minor, F, G7

1.3-->1.4
* Scene shift run crew--is this the same 4 person team as last time?
* Bed unit was 2 feet too far SL
* looked like each person did not have an assigned corner to move wagon unit; should be same shift choreography

1.4
* Bottle needs water; actors actually look like you are drinking
* Do not leave bottle on top of shelf **Danger**; put it back under the bed
* Find your light
* Rizzo--must put on pants & shirt OVER pajamas; once exit SL, use the time to do costume change since you have Greased L to change

1.5
* No velociraptor arms during Greased Lightning

1.6
* Band-air on ear? If so, needs to be large so audience can see it
* Pacing was slow; needs to be faster
* COSTUME: Patty needs a longer skirt, if possible

1.7
* Picnic move SR more
* Find your light
* Coke/burger--Roger/Jan take it with you; weird it's still there for the fight, etc. (Thank you Frenchy for moving it)
* Sandy--make sure you have underskirt coverage for the fight tumble
* Rizzo/Danny--sit on the blanket
* "We Go Tog." 1st group could be bigger; movement felt half energy

2.1
* Too slow to start Act Two once House lights were out; needs to be immediate
* Raining soloists--Be as far US as poss. (find your light) & practice your choreo
* Vince--hand out of pocket; good energy
* Spot Ops--add for all lines as rehearsed after run through; need to help audience focus on who is speaking
* Vince--stand close to Marty
* SOUND--make sure Marty's mic is on when Vince speaks next to her
* ChaCha/Eugene--same as Vince/Marty re: mic
* Ms. Lynch music intro missing
* Spot Ops--Hit mirror ball; look at where barrel is pointing; practice that effect
* Slow dance couples at end--slower to exit; plenty of song; don't rush exit
* Sandy--wait a verse before you take off robe and start to walk to steps; plenty of song; don't rush it

2.2
* Danny--very late entrance; what happened?
* T-birds--good cover, but that shouldn't happen again
* Danny--relay baton? cig? where were the props?
* Coltraine--turn on mic? SOUND--new batteries?
* T-birds--do NOT pull shirt over Roger's head since we have pants; only de-pants

2.3
* Go in for Kiss not rough her up; trying to make out not other
* Back up--begin step touch on "Tear drops"
* Back up--Exit SR unless you are a T-bird; T-birds exit SL X DL into basement scene for quicker transition

2.4
* Records for record player? Use the props
* Spot Q--Rizzo/Marty on steps
* Sandy--project line to Frenchy "Can you come over...."; spoken US so was lost; Frenchy come down farther so Sandy faces DS not US

2.5
* Slap of Patty HAS TO BE COVERED; must face US/DS so we don't see the set up/nap
* Males--react to being stripped of leather and "forced" to wear pink jackets then okay w/it
* Sandy/Danny--Go CS once Patty XSL so we see Sandy ask Patty to come w/them

ACTORS:
* FIND YOUR LIGHT; the light doesn't move; it's set for where you are supposed to be; bodies move; these lights do not; find your light
* Project--mic can only increase what volume you give it so project
* Curtain call adjustment: Gesture to orchestra; Crew SL;  Crew Balcony; Crew HL
* Keep doors closed after Beauty School; Green Room doors closed too OR no more G.R. = silent hall
* Head dresses need to be moved to the auditorium after the show, even if you aren't in that number that night; ones left behind: Sophie, Silver, Sam, Sam + Katie (why are there 2?), Teyah, Rory, Olivia F, Karolina, Liz, Audrey + 6 w/no names inside (if you don't have one, put your name on the ones that are blank)

CREW:
* See notes above for specifics
* White t-shirt, jeans, ked-like shoes
* You must check in/out w/SM; if your job isn't done, you must stay to do it (ex: costume crew didn't stay & remaining racks/head pieces weren't put away)

STAGE MANAGERS:
* Tape pulling down on apron; fix it
* sweep/mop stage daily
* check everything before you leave
* you are the first to arrive; last to leave
* need to have ALL crew check in and out with you
* all crew checking out must not leave until their job is done/area is clean
* Need SM kit list--what's missing

3/1 Dance Notes

3/1 dance notes

Don't talk during a freeze 
Doody :  enjoy working the crowd 

W GT:  the jazz squares are still off

Cha Cha and Danny were still alone on stage before their solo a little too soon.

YTOTIW:  pink ladies when Sandy crosses up to you, your arms should be more serpent like and upwards.  Right now it looks like you're lathering up in the shower.

9/29 line notes

Lucy Cockrell we have a guest tonight. Why aren't the onstage with you?

Miss Lynch please make it look like you were Dragging connor across the stage as a bad student versus him simply following you

Props we should have a sandwich for Doody not a block of wood in his lunch bag

Good cover Marty

Rizzo I couldn't hear the line "we won't" after Patty said well don't say hello

Everyone on a microphone  make sure you're projecting an articulating as much as you can. Reminder don't act like you have a microphone on.

Everyone with a lunch bag try really hard to not rustle them. Even a few make a lot of noise.

Sunny, Have you learned those chords on the guitar yet? They sound the exact same.

Props Why isn't wthere any kind of wine bottle of stage tonight? And whatever actor is supposed to be holding the prop first did anyone tell the props they didn't have a bottle?

Costumes the top Marty is wearing at the pajama party is very clearly her daytime top. Sparkles and everything. Can we find another pajama top for her?  Also she's currently wearing her character shoes in the bedroom scene.

Marty find your light. You were a good 5 feet to the left out of your light during the "thrifty" part.

Rizzo as you are getting dressed to leave the pajama party try to keep a little bit of energy toward the girls as if you want to make sure they don't wake up and see him slipping out.

Tristan: you keep focusing at the ground a lot. Make sure you keep your energy upward

Sunny you have to go right into the whole ninja thing otherwise it looks like you're  doing an interpretive dance

Why aren't there two yellow pom-poms?

Sandy and Patti the anger during the cheer is getting better. Keep playing with that.

A lot of the lines between the picnic scene  were hard to understand. Incredibly muffled and not articulated.

Danny make sure we hear the name "rump".

Jan and Roger keep playing with that awkwardness when you accidentally say you'd like to see his rump.  

Danny are you really OK with Sonny going off with Sandy and potential pouncing on her?

Actors. I have had several people come to me at intermission asking about costume pieces. This is unacceptable. Why did you not look before the show started. If you don't have a costume you don't go onstage because it's your fault.

Actors. Reminder if you're wearing a microphone you should not be fixing your microphone you should be going to one of the sound people and asking them to help you.

Why isn't Karolina onstage?

Iliana . This is the third time I will ask you, you need to be much closer to Elle Thomas not where you been dancing.

Sound don't forget to allow for applause before the voice over after Shaking at the high school hop

Raining on prom night soloists I cannot hear you at all

Sound: after school tomorrow can you check through the Mics including the handheld to be sure they all work?

Anyone speaking lines during the dance heads up, I  can't hear me most of your lines. Again a lot more articulation a lot more projection.
The lines and music for the dance were off as a result, as the band can't hear their cues.

Vince:  I need more articulation on your lines.

Why isn't the disco ball spinning?

Props please autograph the two records for Vince Fontaine

Both cha-chas and Danny's each night to please treat your dance break as a fight call and go over it each night before the show

Band. For whatever reason the level tonight seems a little bit louder than it was last night.

Sandy. Can you carry your robe with you want to stage when you go onstage and toss it stage left as you go onto the stage so it's not on stage while you're singing Hopelessly Devoted?

Costumes. Someone will need to be ready to take that robe once she throws it stage left?

Costumes we need to get rid of the Roosevelt on the T-shirt

Danny you should have your track outfit under the tuxedo before hand jive.

Sunny you don't have to wait till the boys all exit to say your line to Frenchy. You could be seeing it as they are leaving to save some time.

Ladies I cannot hear your harmony when the teen angel started to sing

Why do three girls not have headdresses on?

Stage manager. You need to be letting crew know if you see a robe sitting onstage so they can strike it as soon as possible.

Ladies at the end of BSD, no one should have their back to us you should let your face be seen

The pantsing moment needs to be rehearsed a lot more

Sandy be careful-- it looks like you are too eager to kiss Danny

Drive in movie back up singers make sure all your movements are in sync

Sunny pretend to be playing your guitar during rock 'n' roll party queen

Kenickie you should be a little bit moody during party queen versus happily dancing

Rizzo what happened to your wig?  Also Marty and Rizzo I had a hard time understanding what you were saying when you were saying you might be pregnant

Rizzo nice reaction when Sandy says aren't you worried about Kenickie.

Sandy register a little more surprise when you see Frenchy and then quickly realizing she's your solution to your problem

Sandy is someone helping you with your quickchange? Also instead of leaving to the stairs just run off stage right.

Patty: make sure shamefully crass gesture doesn't sound like cheerfully crass gesture.

Reminder to everyone you have to be ready to cover if there's a mistake

Lilly Hancock you should not be to the side of those two ladies you should be behind them

Why didn't Frenchy and Sonny trade jackets?

Sandy and Danny thank you for remembering to cross right when Patty crosses left

Sandy. During the reprise of WGT/curtain call section you looked like you didnt know what the choreography was.

Information for Monday - Thursday (tech week)

• Dinner will be provided during these days at 4:45
• After dinner, actors will begin getting in costume

On Wednesday, KGW will be doing a segment on Grease:

Their Schedule:
3:30 arrive and start to set up
4:10 30 second live tease
4:35 30 second live tease
4:45 3 minute live segment

(This will affect the start of dinner TBD)

Thursday Flex Performance (Lincoln Only)

- Actors need to arrive at start of FLEX and get into costume ASAP

That is all!

Rehearsal Attendance

From this point on the entire company who will be running the show every single night will be required to attend rehearsals. Major sickness or family emergencies are the only excuses we can accept for not attending. Grease opens in four nights everybody!

3DS Mix-up: Tucker/Kyle

Tucker:
Kyle Gilmour ended up with your 3DS somehow; he'll be bringing it to rehearsal tomorrow.

Dress Rehearsal Notes - 2/28

Thanks for all your hard work.  I'm sure I missed some things, but here's a few notes:

(Messages in parentheses are from Devin; answering what I can)

1.1:
- Don't start the "Alma Mater" until they have said the words are in your program

-What are the crew wearing? (I believe Jo said jeans and a white T-shirt)

1.2:
Props crew:
- There should be woodblocks in the lunch bags

- Where are the cigarettes?
- We need rice pudding for this scene

Summer Nights
- Hold your freezes
- More energy on the mazurka

1.3:
Props crew:
- The wine bottle should have a screw cap or cork they can take out and it should have a label.

- Where are all the photographs Marty has of her boyfriends?

- Need a match/lighter for this scene

Run Crew:
There was a very large gap between the wagon and the set; needs to be smaller

Marti:
- Careful where you throw the pillows

- Remember to grab your wallet before the scene starts; presetting wouldn't be a bad idea

Sandy:
At this point there's no point in doing the barfing noise off stage; it's impossible to hear from the house anyways

Band:
- You have to let Rizzo leave before you  start up again

1.7:
- If the band doesn't start up you can't acknowledge it you have to cover

- Jan had something odd on her skirt
- Roger, make sure to grab the burger and coke 

- Danny make sure when you say "weird chick" we understand why you're saying that.

We Go Together:
-Yet again the Libbys on the top level we're late.

-Greasers and pink ladies remember which direction we are supposed to sway at the end of we go together.
- Danny, "Wop bob-a lu mop, a wop bam boom" careful with the articulation, sounds messy

Reminder:
- Every actor should have someone to give them a once over before they go on stage

2.1:
- Iliana you should be much closer to Elle in shakin'

- Why were we missing male ensemble members a shakin' at the high school hop?

- Patty, look more desperate for Danny to come save you from Eugene

- Danny, you wouldn't have your arms around cha-cha as you're listening to miss Lynch. She would have her hands on you but you would not be all that into her

-Hand jive tempo was a little bit too fast

-Lilly and Maria need to be smiling a lot more during the hand jive

- T-birds why were you late for the scene with Frenchy? Was it a costume issue? Let's talk about solutions.

Sound:
Reminder that you cannot have mic's on people not on stage.

2.2:
- Why are some beauty school dropout girls missing their headdresses?

2.3:
- The headlights should be on greased lightning as it comes out to the drive-in and get turned off when the lights come up on stage and you're watching the movie

-The ring bit should take a little bit less time at the drive-in

- The ring is supposed to be slammed onto his hand as part of the joke instead of this and being slammed in the door
- Danny, "You aren't with another guy, ARE ya?" not, "aren't ya"

2.4:
- DO NOT WAIT FOR THE LIGHTS TO ENTER
- Sandy it didn't look like you were surprised with Frenchy tapped you on the shoulder. Reminder you don't expect her to be there.

2.5:
- Sandy do you need help with the costume change?

- Where is the Lilly Hancock in the finale?

- Pink ladies don't forget to invite the T-bird's to come join you today To dance.

Repeat Note: You're supposed to be leaving to go when you see Patti. This is now the seventh time you've gotten that note. Do we need to come in early and run it for five or 20 times?
- Don't stop singing at the end. If you stop singing the band assumes you've left staging and will stop playing.

Devin here, I just wanted to say that I was really impressed with the dress rehearsal today and that everyone did an amazing job. Please don't feel bad if there were any bumps during this rehearsal as it was our first dress rehearsal, but do keep those bumps in mind so we can iron them out over the next couple days until opening. Keep up the amazing work everyone!

Saturday Dry/Paper Tech

This Saturday, Feb. 27th, ALL CREW MEMBERS ARE CALLED AT 10:00 A.M.

Technicians who intend to be involved with the show from this point on are required to attend. The show opens next week folks! See you there.

Sunday Cue-to-Cue

The ENTIRE Grease company will be called this Sunday, Feb. 28th.

This includes CAST & CREW.

All crew members must arrive at 10:00 A.M.
All cast members must arrive by 12:00 A.M.

Snacks will be provided.

Saturday Dry Tech

This Saturday, Feb. 27th, ALL CREW MEMBERS ARE CALLED AT 10 A.M.

Technicians who intend to be involved with the show from this point on are required to attend. The show opens next week folks! See you there.

Food for Opening Week

Good Evening to you all!

We have been put in the unusual position of having every restaurant that offered us help with meals back out at the last minute…  So I write to you in the hope that we can pull together and pull off an even better menu of meals for our fabulous cast and crew next week!

To recap, we are starting meals and snacks THIS SATURDAY.  Reminders will start going out in the next day or so. 

Here is what we now have in store….
Saturday:
Snacks and nibbles for the crew

Sunday: 
All day snacks and nibbles for the cast and crew  
Dinner provided by Culinary Arts

Monday:
Pizza plus sides and desserts

Tuesday:
Burrito Bar plus sides and desserts

Wednesday:
Pot Luck!  You decide!

Thursday:
Pasta Pasta Pasta

Where we need help is on Tuesday and Wednesday.  We are almost ready for dinner.  Just a few more main dishes and sides to round out the meal.  Please click on the  UPDATED link below and see where you might be able to help…  a bag of shredded cheese, tortillas, sour cream?  Your favorite dish for the pot luck?  Thanks so much in advance to helping us out with this.

I know we have a couple of GF kids, a couple of vegetarians and vegans….  Have I missed anyone? Let me know.
Have a great end to your week!!!!

Tracy

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Bus Information (info subject to change):

The following is the list of bus pick up/drop off times at Roosevelt HS for the remaining rehearsals, performances, and strike. Please read the days and times carefully as days/times vary. Also noted are the “rooter” buses for audience members for one preview and the two opening night performances. Encourage family and friends to take the rooter bus as their transportation not only to save on parking, but also on gas emissions. Sports often have a rooter bus. Now it’s theatre’s turn. Let’s take advantage of this opportunity and show how much theatre is supported, too!

See me (or Coach D while I’m out) with questions, but ONLY AFTER you’ve read all information with a keen eye to details. If your question is answered in this BLOG, I will say, “Read the blog.” If it’s not, I’ll answer your question.

Jo Director

REHEARSALS

Tech/Dress—Week of Feb. 22—TUESDAY-FRIDAY

FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Tuesday-Friday, February 23-February 26 (Tech/Dress)

TO LINCOLN

Depart Roosevelt at 3:30 P.M. (probably 4pm)

Arrive at Lincoln by 4:00 P.M.

RETURN TO ROOSEVELT

Depart Lincoln at 9:00 P.M.

Arrive at Roosevelt by 9:30 P.M.

ALL DAY Cue-to-Cue—Wet Tech—Sun. Feb. 28

FOR THE FOLLOWING DATE:

Sunday, February 28 (Q2Q)

TO LINCOLN

Depart Roosevelt at 9:30 A.M.

Arrive at Lincoln by 10:00 A.M.

RETURN TO ROOSEVELT

Depart Lincoln at 9:30 P.M.

Arrive at Roosevelt by 10:00 P.M.

Tech/Dress—Week of Feb. 29

FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Monday-Friday, February 29-March 2 (Tech/Dress)

TO LINCOLN

Depart Roosevelt at 3:30 P.M. (probably 4pm)

Arrive at Lincoln by 4:00 P.M.

RETURN TO ROOSEVELT

Depart Lincoln at 10:00 P.M.

Arrive at Roosevelt by 10:30 P.M.

PICK UP REHEARSAL—Wednesday between each weekend of shows

FOR THE FOLLOWING DATE:

Wednesday, March 9 (Pick up rehearsal—Rydell cast)

TO LINCOLN

Depart Roosevelt at 3:30 P.M. (probably 4pm)

Arrive at Lincoln by 4:00 P.M.

RETURN TO ROOSEVELT

Depart Lincoln at 10:00 P.M.

Arrive at Roosevelt by 10:30 P.M.

STRIKE

STRIKE DAYS—Cast/Crew workdays—after Grease closes

FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Monday-Tuesday, March 14-15 (Strike)

TO LINCOLN

Depart Roosevelt at 3:30 P.M. (probably 4pm)

Arrive at Lincoln by 4:00 P.M.

RETURN TO ROOSEVELT

Depart Lincoln at 7:00 P.M.

Arrive at Roosevelt by 7:30 P.M.

PERFORMANCES

PERFORMANCES (CAST/CREW BUS) –Thursday & Friday (see below for Saturday)

FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Thurs. March 3

Fri. March 4

Thurs. March 10

Fri. March 11

TO LINCOLN

Depart Roosevelt at 4:00 P.M.

Arrive at Lincoln by 4:30 P.M.

RETURN TO ROOSEVELT

Depart Lincoln at 10:00 P.M.

Arrive at Roosevelt by 10:30 P.M.

 

PERFORMANCES (CAST/CREW BUS) --Saturday (see above for Thurs. & Friday)

FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Sat. March 5

Sat. March 12

TO LINCOLN

Depart Roosevelt at 10:00 A.M.

Arrive at Lincoln by 10:30 A.M.

RETURN TO ROOSEVELT

Depart Lincoln at 10:00 P.M.

Arrive at Roosevelt by 10:30 P.M.

ROOTER BUSES

PERFORMANCES (ROOTER BUS FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS) –Wednesday Preview

FOR THE FOLLOWING DATE:

Wed. March 2 (final tech/dress—Ranger cast)

TO LINCOLN

Depart Roosevelt at 5:45 P.M.

Arrive at Lincoln by 6:15 P.M. (Curtain at 6:30 P.M.)

RETURN TO ROOSEVELT

Depart Lincoln at 9:00 P.M.

Arrive at Roosevelt by 9:30 P.M.

PERFORMANCES (ROOTER BUS FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS) –Both Thursdays

FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Thurs. March 3 (opening night—Ranger cast)

Thurs. March 10 (opening night—Rydell cast)

TO LINCOLN

Depart Roosevelt at 6:30 P.M.

Arrive at Lincoln by 7:00 P.M. (Curtain at 7:30 P.M.)

RETURN TO ROOSEVELT

Depart Lincoln at 9:30 P.M.

Arrive at Roosevelt by 10:00 P.M.

Costume Fittings

Several cast members have yet to be fitted so we will need those of you who haven't to see Marychris or Amanda in the costume room during rehearsals sometime THIS WEEK.

Following girls need to be fitted: Audrey, Maria, Sophie T, Abby, Reagan.
Following girls need dresses: Ellie, Audrey, Helen, Sophie T, Maria, Abby, Camille, Chynna, Reagan.

Everyone listed above must be fitted by the end of this week.
Thank you

Call Time Clarification

Thur/Fri/Sat Evening Show:

Crew call: 4:30

Actor call: 5:00

Show starts at 7:30, actors must be prepared and waiting backstage or in the dressing room; NOT IN THE HOUSE

Saturday Matinee:

Crew call: 10:30

Actor call: 11:00

ROOSEVELT ACTORS/TECHNICIANS:

Bus times are still TBD; a separate post will be made listing the times.

Character Bio's

The following have not turned in their Character Biographies, please get them in as soon as possible:

Katie

Kerigan

Bella C

Jakob

Henry

Ethan

Matthew

Tess

Corinne

Silver

Lilly

Natalia

Illiana

Send those bio's to me at henrymlovgren@gmail.com

Come on guys/gals, get it done. 

Rehearsals: Feb. 22-26, Feb. 28, Feb. 29-Mar. 2

Dear Company,

We've heard concerns from many people re: the late nights this coming week, in addition to the late nights the following week prior to opening. We would like to reiterate that we are working to see what we can do, as we also are at school all day and will be at rehearsal all night with you. We must remember and hold some perspective that they are long days for all of us, together, and not unique to any one person. We want everyone to feel successful in school while continuing the forward progression of the play.

In light of being constrained by the later than planned daily bus schedule and two snow days, which has effected the amount of hours we are able to work on the show and is equivalent to about a week and a half of lost rehearsal time, we've been trying to make that up in other ways until now so it would have less impact as we work on two casts rehearsing for what will be one incredible show. We're at the point where we need each cast to have time to fine-tune the show.

We are trying to accommodate many requests and concerns. As it stands, Monday's rehearsal will be until 10:00 P.M. Moving forward, we are working with transportation re: Tuesday-Friday and HOPE to end those rehearsals at 9:00 P.M., honoring the original rehearsal schedule that's been posted since January. It is NOT CONFIRMED yet as Transportation does not open until Monday, hence keeping Monday until 10:00 P.M. We will announce at Monday's rehearsal IF we are moving the 10:00 P.M. up to 9:00 P.M. for the remainder of the week through Friday.

IF we are able to move up the bus, and we have 9:00 P.M. as our ending time, it means that after Monday, we cannot have a daily run of both casts as planned. Instead of daily runs, we can guarantee that each cast will get 2 runs. We will use the remaining time each night after the run for problem spots, as there isn't sufficient time to do a second run. This plan will allow each cast configuration to get a run and time for problem spots.

Yes, you will receive a dinner break, but dinner is not provided until Feb. 28-Mar. 2 rehearsals. Yes, you will have a study room available to you. Lincoln students, you have that additional hour prior to Roosevelt's arrival to use for homework as we'll be on a bus. Ensemble, you have a large portion of Act I where you can study while you wait for your next scene. Time management will be key. Do your best to communicate with your teachers, as well. Early is better than late.

Thank you for all the hard work and dedication you've shown so far. We're in the home stretch. Hang in there and keep supporting each other in a positive way! Positivity breeds positivity!

Jo & Jim

All crew are required at today's work party between 1:30-2:30 for the cast photos. If you aren't here, you will not have an opportunity to be included in the photo as there are no more times available for picture taking.

Upcoming Week READ TECH CREW AND CAST

CAST: Starting on Feb. 22, rehearsals will go till 10:00. Time for dinner will be provided so please plan to bring a packed dinner or have money to go out. Again, at this point no conflicts will be accepted you are required to attend. 

RUN CREW: You most likely will need to be at rehearsals for the first run. This means you will be dismissed by 7:00. For this week we are establishing positions for the transitions and starting to practice.

BOTH: Good work team! Try to keep stress levels down and bring homework so you can stay on top of your grades. The coming weeks will undoubtedly be stressful but the end result will make it all worthwhile. 

STAY HYDRATED TOO!

Message from Dramaturge

Hello Thespians!

This is your dramaturg Britte.  As of now I have received 40 Character Bios from the cast and crew.  A solid thank you to those who sent them on time!  

For those of you who have not sent me your character bio (INCLUDING THE CREW) I will extend the deadline for another 24 hours.  Take advantage of the leniency and send your bio to Henry ASAP!

Reminder: those who do not send me their Character Bio run the risk of giving me explicit permission to MAKE SOMETHING UP FOR YOU.  As in: Sarah Delp/Crew Member/Ambition: I hope to one day join a family of beavers and slap mud with my tail for all eternity, Amen."  It's cute, but Grandma might not be so thrilled that the sanity of her lineage is up for question in the general public.

Cheers!

Britte Marsh

Light Hang

Light hang this week at Lincoln 7:00. Those on light crew are called

Announcements

• This Saturday (2/20) is the final work party 10am - 5pm @ Lincoln  
• The above-mentioned work party is the final photo opportunity is from 1:30-2:30 P.M. only
• ALL CREW: This is your once to be photographed so be at the work party between 1:30-2:30 P.M.
• ACTORS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED: This is your last opportunity to be photographed between 1:30-2:30 P.M.

MAKE UP KITS for All

All Company members,

As make up crew head, Wesley is coordinating the make up kits with the make up crew, and/or others. Since we have so many cast members, all make up looks the same in their containers, and NO ONE SHOULD BE SHARING ANY MAKE UP AT ALL EVER for sanitary reasons (hint. hint.) , here's what we're going to do...

...you need to know:
* The make up of the era is SUBTLE, merely enhancing your regular features. Only Rizzo should have heavier make up, and only a bit heavier.
* Everyone will receive a make up kit that includes foundation, blush, lip color, and a sponge.
* Everyone will be expected to provide their own applicators and eye make up. NO ONE will share eye make up.
* Everyone is receiving a clear plastic pencil pouch with your name clearly marked on the front.
* You MUST use this pouch to store ALL make up and applicators.
* You will STORE THIS POUCH IN YOUR COSTUME GOODIE BAG so it never gets lost because you will be conscientiously keeping track of it.
* The expectation is extreme cleanliness for applying, keeping track of, and storing all make up. Be self-contained in a small space when you apply your make up. Keep track of every part and piece every time you use it. Quadruple check that every part is put back into your kit and the kit is returned to your goody bag so there's no way of losing anything.
* Any make up that goes missing will not be replaced. If you don't clean up after yourself, your make up kit will be removed and not be replaced. If you share make up...you get the idea.
Tip: Follow directions and you won't have to worry about "What if...".

...we need from you:
* If you are using the make up kits provided, see Wesley during the week of Feb. 15 when you are not actively in the problem spots rehearsal, dance clean up, or character work. Your FOUNDATION will need to be skin tested and name recorded.
* If you have your own kit, MARK IT WITH YOUR NAME. That means EVERY lid, base, pencil, cap, etc. that is a separate piece must have your name/initials on it. Otherwise, it is assumed that it is general stock and will be sorted as such once found.
* Then, BRING ANY MAKE UP BY FRI. FEB. 19 to put into your pouch.

Please note: Report ANY signs of allergy. It may be that you will have to buy yourself hypo-allergenic over the counter make up.

If you have any questions, see Wesley or me. You're all going to look '50s fabulous, just like James Dean, Ricky Nelson, and Patty Simcox!  ;)



Thank you,
Jo Director

Grease PROMO

Hello Grease Company!

The following link is to the promotional video for our production of Grease. We ask that you please share it on Facebook and any other social media you see fit to help continue to spread the word. Grease is the word!

Grease PROMO Vid

Thanks all!

- Devin

Message from the Dramaturg

Attention Cast and Crew!

This is Britte Marsh, your Grease dramaturg/superheroine supreme.  I have a couple requests to make of you in regards to the Front of House (FOH) display, please pay close attention to the DUE DATES for each item.  Break out your calendars now!

1.) "Yearbook" Bio

The goal for the FOH display is to create a Cast and Crew bio display that looks like the pages of a yearbook from the 1950s. THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN YOUR ACTOR BIO! Example here:

Do you see how each person has a little paragraph of goodies next to their picture?  I would like each of you to come up with a bio that fits the following template:

First and Last Name

"Character/Title"

Superlative*

Favorite Saying (with author/speaker)

Hobbies:

Ambition:

For example:

Britte Marsh

"Sandy"

Most Likely to be a Millionaire through Marriage

Favorite Saying: "Do or do not, there is no try" --Yoda

Hobbies: Puppetry, Costume Design, Writing and Zumba

Ambition: To work as an English Literature Teacher on every continent with the exception of Antarctica.

*The Superlative!  I'm sure you've all seen these littered throughout yearbooks past: "Most Likely to Succeed", "Best Hair", "Class Clown", "Most Similar to a Penguin."  Here's my challenge to you: come up with a superlative that is UNIQUE.  This is your chance to flex your wit, show a side of yourself not many people know about, show a side of yourself that EVERYBODY knows about--it's up to you!

Author Bios are to be sent to Henry by 3:00pm Tuesday, Feb 16th.

2. "Yearbook" Photo Collection of Action Shots

As many of you know from last Wednesday's rehearsals, I need your help in taking photos of your favorite persons in the whole world--YOURSELVES!  

I'd like for each of you to procure 3-5 photos of cast and crew "action shots" that look like they'd appear in a 1950s era yearbook.  For example:

Don't they look fabulous?????  Take some time between now and Thursday, Feb 11th to use your fancy phones and take these shots with one another.  You may do this during rehearsal time if you're not required on stage! Or how about during lunch?  Etc!  Etc!  Find Time!  The better the photos, the higher chance you have of having your face on the display more than once, hurrah!

Some guidelines:

--use the black and white filter on your phone when taking the shots

--NO SELFIES

--these photos should be high school oriented: hanging out on the track and field, in front of the lockers, in the girls bathroom, using a microscope in biology class, you get it.

--Be authentic to the era, make sure you're not wearing any clothes or accessories that would significantly clash with the time period.  (No fancy shmancy watches, logos on shirts, or tennis shoes with Kanye West's face on them)

--Can you see how the photo examples above are "action-oriented" and yet a bit static?  Like, those people dancing in a line have been holding that pose for at least ten seconds but are working reeeeeeally hard to make it seem natural, am I right?  You can throw in some genuinely spontaneous shots as well (such as the last one), but mix it up!  

--Only feature cast and crew members in the photos, no extra humans.

--HAVE FUN WITH IT!!!

Send your photos to Henry by Thursday!  We will be selecting the best photos for the display on Friday, Feb 12th during rehearsals.  

If anyone has additional questions, you may contact me at bmarsh@pdx.edu