On Thu, Sep 19, 2024 at 12:30?PM Beth Plentovich via <ebplen=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi All
There have been a few changes , so here is where I believe we are as of today.? The show runs 90 min.? We will do a full run through (with tech as noted below) each rehearsal, so to finish on time we must begin by 30 min into the scheduled rehearsal start time. (e.g. for a 4pm rehearsal, we must begin the run through by 4:30)
We will do our best to end at the scheduled time. ? I will ask for everyone¡¯s patience and support as we try to finish at the planned time, knowing that we may need to go a bit long. ?
Actors: ?we are asking for costumes, makeup, and hair for each rehearsal until you are given the ok by MikeM that your character is good. ? To allow us to start on time, those of you who need to address all of these parts need to come early.? I recommend at least 30 min early ¡talk to Pat and / or Diane if you want details. ? Pat and Diane, please based your efforts on Clov arriving last. ?
Saturday 4-6pm.? Tech focus - lighting.? Stage mics will be on.? Costumes, makeup and sound are not being worked. ?
Sunday 4-6pm: ? Full tech. (This will be the best day for any extra work on costume and makeup with Clov, so if extra time would be helpful let¡¯s discuss ¡in a separate email. )
Monday - NO REHEARSAL?
Tuesday 7-9pm: ?Full tech
Wednesday 7-9pm: ?Full tech
Thursday, DRESS REHEARSAL. ?4:45 call for actors; get your makeup done immediately. ?
Performance start at 7pm.? Please invite friends, family, people on the street.? We would like an audience.? And it¡¯s a free show!!!! ??
Friday, OPENING NIGHT, show starts at 7:30pm. ? Actors base your arrival time on what you need to prepare AND ?what Pat and Diane ask of you.? I will plan to have the Theatre open by 5:30pm.?
Sunday PERFORMANCE begins at 3pm.? Actors base your arrival time on what you need to prepare AND what Pat and Diane ask of you.? I will plan to have the Theatre open by 1pm.?
Sunday- TALK BACK with actors following the performance.?
There have been a few changes , so here is where I believe we are as of today.? The show runs 90 min.? We will do a full run through (with tech as noted below) each rehearsal, so to finish on time we must begin by 30 min into the scheduled rehearsal start time. (e.g. for a 4pm rehearsal, we must begin the run through by 4:30)
We will do our best to end at the scheduled time. ? I will ask for everyone¡¯s patience and support as we try to finish at the planned time, knowing that we may need to go a bit long. ?
Actors: ?we are asking for costumes, makeup, and hair for each rehearsal until you are given the ok by MikeM that your character is good. ? To allow us to start on time, those of you who need to address all of these parts need to come early.? I recommend at least 30 min early ¡talk to Pat and / or Diane if you want details. ? Pat and Diane, please based your efforts on Clov arriving last. ?
Saturday 4-6pm.? Tech focus - lighting.? Stage mics will be on.? Costumes, makeup and sound are not being worked. ?
Sunday 4-6pm: ? Full tech. (This will be the best day for any extra work on costume and makeup with Clov, so if extra time would be helpful let¡¯s discuss ¡in a separate email. )
Monday - NO REHEARSAL?
Tuesday 7-9pm: ?Full tech
Wednesday 7-9pm: ?Full tech
Thursday, DRESS REHEARSAL. ?4:45 call for actors; get your makeup done immediately. ?
Performance start at 7pm.? Please invite friends, family, people on the street.? We would like an audience.? And it¡¯s a free show!!!! ??
Friday, OPENING NIGHT, show starts at 7:30pm. ? Actors base your arrival time on what you need to prepare AND ?what Pat and Diane ask of you.? I will plan to have the Theatre open by 5:30pm.?
Sunday PERFORMANCE begins at 3pm.? Actors base your arrival time on what you need to prepare AND what Pat and Diane ask of you.? I will plan to have the Theatre open by 1pm.?
Sunday- TALK BACK with actors following the performance.?
I also showed a Sunday 4-6 rehearsal. Nicht wahr? ?Yes, we have one.? This is in the note.
Will there be someone on the sound board? Can they not keep mics off till screen is up? ?Yes, Jeff will work this.
I don't have pants yet. Hoping Diane can come up with something
You have dress at 7p. Mike confirmed for me that perf times are 7:30.? Don't know if this matters. A better night's sleep before opening seems well. ?Correct, dress rehearsal will begin at 7pm and performances at 7:30.
For the talk back, do we want to have 4 foldup chairs from green room brought onstage? Mike M, can you please moderate and choose questioners and even assign answerers if necessary?
Hugh
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 09:45:26 AM EDT, Beth Plentovich <ebplen@...> wrote:
Good Morning All,
We are just about to begin Hell Week!!!!????Yes, we are coming to the end, but you still mean something and I still need all of you engaged!???I¡¯ve notes on several topics, so please at least skim through the below info to see what you need to know.??(And yes, I reserve the right to make changes ;-)
?
SCHEDULE:
¡¤??????Sat 9/21, Sun 9/22: 4-6pm
¡¤??????Mon 9/23, Tues 9/24, Wed 9/25: 7-9pm
¡¤??????DRESS REHEARSAL Thurs 9/26:??Call time 5pm (?) for a 7pm performance
?
COMP TICKETS:??Everyone gets 2 comp tickets.??If you have questions, please see Sallie.
?
TOP OF SHOW:
We are continuing to try using the movie screen to block the audience view before the start.??The movie screen will be down once I get to the Theatre, so please use the green room door to come in or be VERY CAREFUL walking around the screen.??
?
Once the audience is seated and we are ready to begin, house and stage lights will be down, the actors can enter SR from the green room and get into position.??Diane or Clov can help cover Hamm in his chair.??After all of you have come on stage, lights and sound will come on, so you will need to be QUIET once you come on stage.
?
Mike will then give his Welcome, exit, and lights will go off.??The screen will go up as Mike exits.??Actors must be in place and motionless at this time.??Once the screen is up, Ron will give a brief pause and then bring the stage lights up for the show to begin.
?
SOUND:??Remember that the overhead mics are very sensitive, so backstage, offstage, and inside the crate noise can and will be picked up and shared with the audience.
?
MAKEUP:??Pat will be working with you on makeup until Mike says ok.??Once he¡¯s good with the effect, then makeup will not be needed again until Dress Rehearsal.
?
COSTUMES/HAIR:??
¡¤??????Nagg and Nell - you are fine, unless you have questions
¡¤??????Hamm ¨C please wear your full costume on Saturday.??We aren¡¯t sure we¡¯ve seen the full costume.
¡¤??????Cov ¨C Diane will be there starting on Saturday to finalize costume plans and help with backstage changes.??If you need help with your hair, please talk to Stephanie.??
?
PROPS:??While I will have tried to ensure all your props are where you are expecting them, it is each actor¡¯s responsibility to make sure your props are where and how you want them.??If you need to come on stage to check these, please do this so the audience does not see you in costume.
?
CURTAIN CALL: Still in work
?
TALK BACK:??After the Sunday matinee only, we will offer a Talk Back with the audience.??You will remain onstage after the performance for this.??We can use the stage work lights, so Ron can turn off the stage lights..?Jeff, I can turn off the stage sound when this is over.??
?
RECEIPTS:??Many of you have purchased items for the show.??Please send me your receipts for reimbursement.??If you normally send these receipts directly to Sallie, do NOT send them to me also.??
?
SET STRIKE:??TBD.??Please be sure to take all your personal belongings with you at the close of our final show.
?
CAST PARTY:??With our final show being an evening performance on Saturday, we are thinking that it might be easier to have a gathering at Mike¡¯s house on Sunday, Oct. 6¡maybe 2pm???Please let me know your thoughts and availability.
On Sep 18, 2024, at 9:45?AM, Beth Plentovich <ebplen@...> wrote:
?
Good Morning All,
We are just about to begin Hell Week!!!!????Yes, we are coming to the end, but you still mean something and I still need all of you engaged!???I¡¯ve notes on several topics, so please at least skim through the below info to see what you need to know.??(And yes, I reserve the right to make changes ;-)
?
SCHEDULE:
¡¤??????Sat 9/21, Sun 9/22: 4-6pm
¡¤??????Mon 9/23, Tues 9/24, Wed 9/25: 7-9pm
¡¤??????DRESS REHEARSAL Thurs 9/26:??Call time 5pm (?) for a 7pm performance
?
COMP TICKETS:??Everyone gets 2 comp tickets.??If you have questions, please see Sallie.
?
TOP OF SHOW:
We are continuing to try using the movie screen to block the audience view before the start.??The movie screen will be down once I get to the Theatre, so please use the green room door to come in or be VERY CAREFUL walking around the screen.??
?
Once the audience is seated and we are ready to begin, house and stage lights will be down, the actors can enter SR from the green room and get into position.??Diane or Clov can help cover Hamm in his chair.??After all of you have come on stage, lights and sound will come on, so you will need to be QUIET once you come on stage.
?
Mike will then give his Welcome, exit, and lights will go off.??The screen will go up as Mike exits.??Actors must be in place and motionless at this time.??Once the screen is up, Ron will give a brief pause and then bring the stage lights up for the show to begin.
?
SOUND:??Remember that the overhead mics are very sensitive, so backstage, offstage, and inside the crate noise can and will be picked up and shared with the audience.
?
MAKEUP:??Pat will be working with you on makeup until Mike says ok.??Once he¡¯s good with the effect, then makeup will not be needed again until Dress Rehearsal.
?
COSTUMES/HAIR:??
¡¤??????Nagg and Nell - you are fine, unless you have questions
¡¤??????Hamm ¨C please wear your full costume on Saturday.??We aren¡¯t sure we¡¯ve seen the full costume.
¡¤??????Cov ¨C Diane will be there starting on Saturday to finalize costume plans and help with backstage changes.??If you need help with your hair, please talk to Stephanie.??
?
PROPS:??While I will have tried to ensure all your props are where you are expecting them, it is each actor¡¯s responsibility to make sure your props are where and how you want them.??If you need to come on stage to check these, please do this so the audience does not see you in costume.
?
CURTAIN CALL: Still in work
?
TALK BACK:??After the Sunday matinee only, we will offer a Talk Back with the audience.??You will remain onstage after the performance for this.??We can use the stage work lights, so Ron can turn off the stage lights.?Jeff, I can turn off the stage sound when this is over.??
?
RECEIPTS:??Many of you have purchased items for the show.??Please send me your receipts for reimbursement.??If you normally send these receipts directly to Sallie, do NOT send them to me also.??
?
SET STRIKE:??TBD.??Please be sure to take all your personal belongings with you at the close of our final show.
?
CAST PARTY:??With our final show being an evening performance on Saturday, we are thinking that it might be easier to have a gathering at Mike¡¯s house on Sunday, Oct. 6¡maybe 2pm???Please let me know your thoughts and availability.
We are just about to begin Hell Week!!!!????Yes, we are coming to the end, but you still mean something and I still need all of you engaged!???I¡¯ve notes on several topics, so please at least skim through the below info to see what you need to know.??(And yes, I reserve the right to make changes ;-)
?
SCHEDULE:
¡¤??????Sat 9/21, Sun 9/22: 4-6pm
¡¤??????Mon 9/23, Tues 9/24, Wed 9/25: 7-9pm
¡¤??????DRESS REHEARSAL Thurs 9/26:??Call time 5pm (?) for a 7pm performance
?
COMP TICKETS:??Everyone gets 2 comp tickets.??If you have questions, please see Sallie.
?
TOP OF SHOW:
We are continuing to try using the movie screen to block the audience view before the start.??The movie screen will be down once I get to the Theatre, so please use the green room door to come in or be VERY CAREFUL walking around the screen.??
?
Once the audience is seated and we are ready to begin, house and stage lights will be down, the actors can enter SR from the green room and get into position.??Diane or Clov can help cover Hamm in his chair.??After all of you have come on stage, lights and sound will come on, so you will need to be QUIET once you come on stage.
?
Mike will then give his Welcome, exit, and lights will go off.??The screen will go up as Mike exits.??Actors must be in place and motionless at this time.??Once the screen is up, Ron will give a brief pause and then bring the stage lights up for the show to begin.
?
SOUND:??Remember that the overhead mics are very sensitive, so backstage, offstage, and inside the crate noise can and will be picked up and shared with the audience.
?
MAKEUP:??Pat will be working with you on makeup until Mike says ok.??Once he¡¯s good with the effect, then makeup will not be needed again until Dress Rehearsal.
?
COSTUMES/HAIR:??
¡¤??????Nagg and Nell - you are fine, unless you have questions
¡¤??????Hamm ¨C please wear your full costume on Saturday.??We aren¡¯t sure we¡¯ve seen the full costume.
¡¤??????Cov ¨C Diane will be there starting on Saturday to finalize costume plans and help with backstage changes.??If you need help with your hair, please talk to Stephanie.??
?
PROPS:??While I will have tried to ensure all your props are where you are expecting them, it is each actor¡¯s responsibility to make sure your props are where and how you want them.??If you need to come on stage to check these, please do this so the audience does not see you in costume.
?
CURTAIN CALL: Still in work
?
TALK BACK:??After the Sunday matinee only, we will offer a Talk Back with the audience.??You will remain onstage after the performance for this.??We can use the stage work lights, so Ron can turn off the stage lights.?Jeff, I can turn off the stage sound when this is over.??
?
RECEIPTS:??Many of you have purchased items for the show.??Please send me your receipts for reimbursement.??If you normally send these receipts directly to Sallie, do NOT send them to me also.??
?
SET STRIKE:??TBD.??Please be sure to take all your personal belongings with you at the close of our final show.
?
CAST PARTY:??With our final show being an evening performance on Saturday, we are thinking that it might be easier to have a gathering at Mike¡¯s house on Sunday, Oct. 6¡maybe 2pm???Please let me know your thoughts and availability.
Some great photos, Ray!? Thanks so much.? I'm sending everyone a few I picked out for the paper and social media so you can share through your own networks.
On Sun, Sep 15, 2024 at 10:05?PM Ray Boc via <boceraymond=[email protected]> wrote:
It was a great rehearsal.? I got several good photos but not one with all 4 members of the cast because I couldn¡¯t make the beginning of the rehearsal.? I will post what video I got in the the morning.
It was a great rehearsal. ?I got several good photos but not one with all 4 members of the cast because I couldn¡¯t make the beginning of the rehearsal. ?I will post what video I got in the the morning.
On Sat, Sep 14, 2024 at 8:40?PM Beth Plentovich via <ebplen=[email protected]> wrote:
Not sure yet. ? Definitely dress rehearsal ?
On Sat, Sep 14, 2024 at 8:34?PM Ray Boc via <boceraymond=[email protected]> wrote:
Beth -
I can't be there tomorrow.? When is the next run through in costume?
Raymond Boc
PO Box 295
Sperryville, VA 22740
540-987-9706
On Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 07:24:56 PM EDT, Beth Plentovich <ebplen@...> wrote:
Hi All,
We have a full run-through tomorrow.? We would like to begin as close to 2pm as possible. ? We plan to go through the show without stopping for comments. ?
Sam has delivered the packing crate, so Andy and Sallie you should give yourself time to set up the padding and stools for your bin.? The wall cutout will not be available to you yet, so you can exit down the stairs as you need.? If there are any modifications you need, this is the time to identify them; I hope Ron will have time to fasten these to the stage next week.
Makeup - Pat will be there to apply makeup?for any and all of you; if you could arrive by 1:30 that would be helpful.? It would also be helpful for you to wear your costume so we can see the effect.
There will be rehearsals again on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7-9pm. Hell Week begins on Saturday!!!? We are almost at opening night and you are all doing great!? Thanks for all the hard work.
On Sat, Sep 14, 2024 at 8:34?PM Ray Boc via <boceraymond=[email protected]> wrote:
Beth -
I can't be there tomorrow.? When is the next run through in costume?
Raymond Boc
PO Box 295
Sperryville, VA 22740
540-987-9706
On Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 07:24:56 PM EDT, Beth Plentovich <ebplen@...> wrote:
Hi All,
We have a full run-through tomorrow.? We would like to begin as close to 2pm as possible. ? We plan to go through the show without stopping for comments. ?
Sam has delivered the packing crate, so Andy and Sallie you should give yourself time to set up the padding and stools for your bin.? The wall cutout will not be available to you yet, so you can exit down the stairs as you need.? If there are any modifications you need, this is the time to identify them; I hope Ron will have time to fasten these to the stage next week.
Makeup - Pat will be there to apply makeup?for any and all of you; if you could arrive by 1:30 that would be helpful.? It would also be helpful for you to wear your costume so we can see the effect.
There will be rehearsals again on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7-9pm. Hell Week begins on Saturday!!!? We are almost at opening night and you are all doing great!? Thanks for all the hard work.
I can't be there tomorrow.? When is the next run through in costume?
Raymond Boc
PO Box 295
Sperryville, VA 22740
540-987-9706
www.oldragphoto.com
On Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 07:24:56 PM EDT, Beth Plentovich <ebplen@...> wrote:
Hi All,
We have a full run-through tomorrow.? We would like to begin as close to 2pm as possible. ? We plan to go through the show without stopping for comments. ?
Sam has delivered the packing crate, so Andy and Sallie you should give yourself time to set up the padding and stools for your bin.? The wall cutout will not be available to you yet, so you can exit down the stairs as you need.? If there are any modifications you need, this is the time to identify them; I hope Ron will have time to fasten these to the stage next week.
Makeup - Pat will be there to apply makeup?for any and all of you; if you could arrive by 1:30 that would be helpful.? It would also be helpful for you to wear your costume so we can see the effect.
There will be rehearsals again on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7-9pm. Hell Week begins on Saturday!!!? We are almost at opening night and you are all doing great!? Thanks for all the hard work.
Here are a dozen or so photos from Thursday¡¯s rehearsal. ?There are two videos. ?The first video is most of the straight run through. ?The second video named Hamm Unseated is a video of the run through of lines with Hamm wandering around the stage (because sitting in a chair for 70+ minutes is sometimes hard on the body). ?The mood was much lighter because of some improvisation but, at the same time resulted in some interesting new inflections and emotions that might be carried into the play (Mike M might differ with me on that point). ?A enjoyable experience. ?
We have a full run-through tomorrow.? We would like to begin as close to 2pm as possible. ? We plan to go through the show without stopping for comments. ?
Sam has delivered the packing crate, so Andy and Sallie you should give yourself time to set up the padding and stools for your bin.? The wall cutout will not be available to you yet, so you can exit down the stairs as you need.? If there are any modifications you need, this is the time to identify them; I hope Ron will have time to fasten these to the stage next week.
Makeup - Pat will be there to apply makeup?for any and all of you; if you could arrive by 1:30 that would be helpful.? It would also be helpful for you to wear your costume so we can see the effect.
There will be rehearsals again on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7-9pm. Hell Week begins on Saturday!!!? We are almost at opening night and you are all doing great!? Thanks for all the hard work.
I can¡¯t get to rehearsal at 4:00 because of work. ?I can come from 7/9. ?I do have all the makeup and ready to apply to make the characters look the way they should. ?I will be there on the times you scheduled starting 9/17 but might have to come later this week.
On Sep 1, 2024, at 9:50?AM, Diane Carter via groups.io <diacarter@...> wrote:
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I can help both days
On Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:49:54 AM EDT, Beth Plentovich <ebplen@...> wrote:
I should have asked¡please let me know if you will be available to help. ?
Thank you
On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 7:05?PM Beth Plentovich via <ebplen=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi All,
On Wednesday 9/4 at 10am, we need to temporarily remove all our items from the Theatre and move them across the street to Ki.? On Sunday 9/8, prior to the 3pm rehearsal (2:30-ish), we will need to move everything back to the Theatre.? If you, friends, or family are available to help with this process on either &/or both days, ?please join us. ?
On Sep 1, 2024, at 3:08 PM, Beth Plentovich via <ebplen@...> wrote:
We will still need to move big pieces on Wednesday at 10am.? Please bring your muscles and come help!
Thanks
Beth
On Sun, Sep 1, 2024 at 9:49?AM Diane Carter via <diacarter=[email protected]> wrote:
I can help both days
On Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:49:54 AM EDT, Beth Plentovich <ebplen@...> wrote:
I should have asked¡please let me know if you will be available to help. ?
Thank you
On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 7:05?PM Beth Plentovich via <ebplen=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi All,
On Wednesday 9/4 at 10am, we need to temporarily remove all our items from the Theatre and move them across the street to Ki.? On Sunday 9/8, prior to the 3pm rehearsal (2:30-ish), we will need to move everything back to the Theatre.? If you, friends, or family are available to help with this process on either &/or both days, ?please join us. ?
On Sun, Sep 1, 2024 at 3:08?PM Beth Plentovich via <ebplen=[email protected]> wrote:
We will still need to move big pieces on Wednesday at 10am.? Please bring your muscles and come help!
Thanks
Beth
On Sun, Sep 1, 2024 at 9:49?AM Diane Carter via <diacarter=[email protected]> wrote:
I can help both days
On Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:49:54 AM EDT, Beth Plentovich <ebplen@...> wrote:
I should have asked¡please let me know if you will be available to help. ?
Thank you
On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 7:05?PM Beth Plentovich via <ebplen=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi All,
On Wednesday 9/4 at 10am, we need to temporarily remove all our items from the Theatre and move them across the street to Ki.? On Sunday 9/8, prior to the 3pm rehearsal (2:30-ish), we will need to move everything back to the Theatre.? If you, friends, or family are available to help with this process on either &/or both days, ?please join us. ?
On Sun, Sep 1, 2024 at 9:49?AM Diane Carter via <diacarter=[email protected]> wrote:
I can help both days
On Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:49:54 AM EDT, Beth Plentovich <ebplen@...> wrote:
I should have asked¡please let me know if you will be available to help. ?
Thank you
On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 7:05?PM Beth Plentovich via <ebplen=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi All,
On Wednesday 9/4 at 10am, we need to temporarily remove all our items from the Theatre and move them across the street to Ki.? On Sunday 9/8, prior to the 3pm rehearsal (2:30-ish), we will need to move everything back to the Theatre.? If you, friends, or family are available to help with this process on either &/or both days, ?please join us. ?
On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 7:05?PM Beth Plentovich via <ebplen=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi All,
On Wednesday 9/4 at 10am, we need to temporarily remove all our items from the Theatre and move them across the street to Ki.? On Sunday 9/8, prior to the 3pm rehearsal (2:30-ish), we will need to move everything back to the Theatre.? If you, friends, or family are available to help with this process on either &/or both days, ?please join us. ?
On 08/31/2024 11:49 AM EDT Beth Plentovich <ebplen@...> wrote:
?
?
I should have asked¡please let me know if you will be available to help. ?
Thank you
?
I am good to help 10-12;30 Wednesday and whenever you need on Sunday the 8th
Stephanie
On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 7:05?PM Beth Plentovich via <ebplen=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi All,
On Wednesday 9/4 at 10am, we need to temporarily remove all our items from the Theatre and move them across the street to Ki.? On Sunday 9/8, prior to the 3pm rehearsal (2:30-ish), we will need to move everything back to the Theatre.? If you, friends, or family are available to help with this process on either &/or both days, ?please join us. ?
On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 7:05?PM Beth Plentovich via <ebplen=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi All,
On Wednesday 9/4 at 10am, we need to temporarily remove all our items from the Theatre and move them across the street to Ki.? On Sunday 9/8, prior to the 3pm rehearsal (2:30-ish), we will need to move everything back to the Theatre.? If you, friends, or family are available to help with this process on either &/or both days, ?please join us. ?