Twas Things...11/30/2015

Hello all!

Good rehearsal tonight...considering this was the first night for us to put so many elements together, I think things went according to plan. We just need to build on what we did last night and improve. I know you all know this, but we open NEXT week. So... I would really like for you all to seriously focus on everything: lines, projection, characterization, slowing it down, and generally just being awesome you! :) In particular, focus on getting your lines as they are in the script and getting the lines out of your mouth so that they are understood by everyone, even those in the sound booth. Also...please try to stop fidgeting and shuffling on stage. I know it's second nature sometimes, but it's also VERY distracting to the audience if you're moving. Next to not understanding the lines you're speaking, these kinds of movements also detract from the show.

Parents of the Snow-Storm-Troupers (get it? in light of Star Wars opening soon?), please let us know your children's clothing sizes so that we may get them costumes. We need shirts, dresses, and pants sizes, if at all possible. The wee lasses will need to provide tights in whichever Christmas shade they prefer. They can be green, red, white, green and red, and any combination of either. Patterns are even okay.

EVERYONE: Thursday will be our first full dress. I am going to invite people (or I might do it myself) to take photos for publicity, so we all need to be in as many costume pieces as possible.

As you have noticed...and I hope you've noticed, because it's been on the calendar since day one (!): We have a LONG rehearsal scheduled for this coming Sunday. In the middle portion of the rehearsal, we will stop to eat. Everyone will need to bring something to share with everyone else. I am going to set up a volunteer sign-up for that day. There will only be a certain number of options, so if you prefer bringing desserts over main meal-type things...then sign up for those quickly.

I will be there each day, Tuesday (tonight) and this coming Thursday as early as 6. I would recommend trying to get there early to go over things like the sword fights and the songs. We should really start our run at 7. PLEASE stop being late to rehearsal.

So that I know you are paying attention and reading the e-mail...please answer the following questions with either a yes or a no. :)

1. Are we interested in doing a Secret Santa among the Cast and/or Cast/Crew? I am thinking that we should keep it under $10, if we decide to do this.

2. Are we interested in getting t-shirts for the show? If so, do any of you have access to a reasonably inexpensive screen printing company?

Does anyone have any questions about the show, STG, or any combination of the two? If so, let me know!

THANK YOU!

Jared