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
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