Re: ENDGAME - Notes from 5/26 Rehearsal

Thanks so much, Beth.

Sallie

On Sun, May 26, 2024 at 6:21?PM Beth Plentovich via <ebplen=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi All,
When I receive a copy of the recording of our discussion today, I'll forward it to you.? While these do not do the conversation justice, here are summary notes I took...
Mike doesn't want actors to be yelling at each other throughout (as some productions have done).? We can increase intensity as the show progresses.
Wants Hamm/Clov to reflect they have a mutual interdependence?even if the characters aren't actively aware of it.
Underlying the Hamm/Clov relationship is a real affection
How do we feel about Mom/Dad in the can?
How we use words & 'coloration" can affect the meaning.? We will try different variations during rehearsals.
Wants the audience to leave the performance NOT thinking that the play was 'absurd'.? Wants their first reaction to be 'what a great play!'.? The next thought is what great acting!
For this to be a great play, ?the 4 actors must understand their own and each other's character, and you must ENJOY your role.? You all need to be tight.? It won't be great if each of you have an individually great performance; a team performance is required.
Thanks
Beth

Re: ENDGAME - verify group

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On May 26, 2024, at 6:29?PM, Beth Plentovich <ebplen@...> wrote:

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Hi All,
I'm sorry to do this to you, but I learned the hard way tonight that some people who I thought were receiving these group emails, were really not getting them.? Would you please confirm that you got this.? And if possible, when you reply, replace the email with my own email.?
When you reply to a email it goes to EVERYONE on the email list.
Thanks
Beth

ENDGAME - verify group

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Hi All,

I'm sorry to do this to you, but I learned the hard way tonight that some people who I thought were receiving these group emails, were really not getting them.? Would you please confirm that you got this.? And if possible, when you reply, replace the email with my own email.?

When you reply to a email it goes to EVERYONE on the email list.

Thanks

Beth

ENDGAME - Notes from 5/26 Rehearsal

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Hi All,

When I receive a copy of the recording of our discussion today, I'll forward it to you.? While these do not do the conversation justice, here are summary notes I took...

Mike doesn't want actors to be yelling at each other throughout (as some productions have done).? We can increase intensity as the show progresses.
Wants Hamm/Clov to reflect they have a mutual interdependence?even if the characters aren't actively aware of it.
Underlying the Hamm/Clov relationship is a real affection
How do we feel about Mom/Dad in the can?
How we use words & 'coloration" can affect the meaning.? We will try different variations during rehearsals.
Wants the audience to leave the performance NOT thinking that the play was 'absurd'.? Wants their first reaction to be 'what a great play!'.? The next thought is what great acting!
For this to be a great play, ?the 4 actors must understand their own and each other's character, and you must ENJOY your role.? You all need to be tight.? It won't be great if each of you have an individually great performance; a team performance is required.

Thanks

Beth

Re: ENDGAME - Rehearals

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I'm heading out of town this morning so can't be there this afternoon.? I will check in on Wednesday just to get a feel for Mike and Andy's vision.??

On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 12:01:51 PM EDT, Beth Plentovich <ebplen@...> wrote:

Good Day All!

It's time to get started! ?

For those of you who like to preview other productions of ENDGAME, Mike Mahoney's preferred video is?

Please remember there is a blog site where you can find information on our production and not have to search for emails.?

I'll have the rehearsal schedule posted there later today.

The rehearsal schedule through June?follows.? The info is primarily for the actors; however, if any of the crew are available you are most welcome to join us.

Mike and Andy would like to begin with a couple sessions to discuss their thoughts and vision for the play, as well as to have you read through the play.? All actors should have a copy of their?scripts, so please familiarize yourself with your role prior to Sunday. ?(Keep in mind that the show is about a 90 min production, so these rehearsals may run a bit more than the 2 hours shown.)

Sunday May 26, 2-4pm(ish): ?Actors needed for the full time: ?Hamm, Clov, Nagg, Nell. ??
Wednesday May 29, 7-9pm(ish) Actors needed for the full time: ?Hamm, Clov, Nagg; ?Nell can leave after page 31 (if Sallie's schedule requires).

Following this we will begin routine rehearsals...

Sundays beginning June 2, 2-4pm: ?Hamm and Clov

June 9 may need to be a different time
June 16 - no rehearsal

Mondays beginning June 3, 6-8pm: ?Nagg and Nell
Wednesdays beginning June 5, 7-9pm: ?Hamm and Clov

Please let me know of any questions, changes, or corrections. ?

If anything comes up for you at the last minute, feel free to text me at 540-671-2777.

Thanks

Beth

Re: ENDGAME - Rehearals

#2

Yikes - so sorry to miss the first read through!? Sunday the 26th is one of the times I indicated I would be out of town (big family gathering for a 100th birthday in Tennessee). I ?am especially interested in the initial discussions about vision/approach so hate to miss.? Oh well. I will be there on Wed. the 29th.?

Only other issue for me is Monday, June 17 (flying home that day but should be back by rehearsal time.? May be moot because I think Nagg may be one vacation then anyway).

Looking forward to getting started,

Sallie

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On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 12:01?PM Beth Plentovich via <ebplen=[email protected]> wrote:

Good Day All!
It's time to get started! ?

For those of you who like to preview other productions of ENDGAME, Mike Mahoney's preferred video is?

Please remember there is a blog site where you can find information on our production and not have to search for emails.?
I'll have the rehearsal schedule posted there later today.

The rehearsal schedule through June?follows.? The info is primarily for the actors; however, if any of the crew are available you are most welcome to join us.

Mike and Andy would like to begin with a couple sessions to discuss their thoughts and vision for the play, as well as to have you read through the play.? All actors should have a copy of their?scripts, so please familiarize yourself with your role prior to Sunday. ?(Keep in mind that the show is about a 90 min production, so these rehearsals may run a bit more than the 2 hours shown.)
Sunday May 26, 2-4pm(ish): ?Actors needed for the full time: ?Hamm, Clov, Nagg, Nell. ??
Wednesday May 29, 7-9pm(ish) Actors needed for the full time: ?Hamm, Clov, Nagg; ?Nell can leave after page 31 (if Sallie's schedule requires).
Following this we will begin routine rehearsals...
Sundays beginning June 2, 2-4pm: ?Hamm and Clov
June 9 may need to be a different time
June 16 - no rehearsal
Mondays beginning June 3, 6-8pm: ?Nagg and Nell
Wednesdays beginning June 5, 7-9pm: ?Hamm and Clov
Please let me know of any questions, changes, or corrections. ?
If anything comes up for you at the last minute, feel free to text me at 540-671-2777.
Thanks
Beth

ENDGAME - Rehearals

#1

Good Day All!

It's time to get started! ?

For those of you who like to preview other productions of ENDGAME, Mike Mahoney's preferred video is?

Please remember there is a blog site where you can find information on our production and not have to search for emails.?

I'll have the rehearsal schedule posted there later today.

The rehearsal schedule through June?follows.? The info is primarily for the actors; however, if any of the crew are available you are most welcome to join us.

Mike and Andy would like to begin with a couple sessions to discuss their thoughts and vision for the play, as well as to have you read through the play.? All actors should have a copy of their?scripts, so please familiarize yourself with your role prior to Sunday. ?(Keep in mind that the show is about a 90 min production, so these rehearsals may run a bit more than the 2 hours shown.)

Sunday May 26, 2-4pm(ish): ?Actors needed for the full time: ?Hamm, Clov, Nagg, Nell. ??
Wednesday May 29, 7-9pm(ish) Actors needed for the full time: ?Hamm, Clov, Nagg; ?Nell can leave after page 31 (if Sallie's schedule requires).

Following this we will begin routine rehearsals...

Sundays beginning June 2, 2-4pm: ?Hamm and Clov

June 9 may need to be a different time
June 16 - no rehearsal

Mondays beginning June 3, 6-8pm: ?Nagg and Nell
Wednesdays beginning June 5, 7-9pm: ?Hamm and Clov

Please let me know of any questions, changes, or corrections. ?

If anything comes up for you at the last minute, feel free to text me at 540-671-2777.

Thanks

Beth