Schedule Changes, Reminders, Additions and Clarifications

REMINDER:  Mon. Nov. 11

7pm - Beggars.  Everyone in the scene
8pm - The Wedding*
               Will finish the blocking and business. 
                Please do not miss this one!
                     *Need Stage Manager and Turntable Crew.
                       No costumes, make-up. No microphones
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CLARIFICATION:  Tues. Nov. 12

RUN-THROUGH OF ACT I*
6:30 Call for Cast and Crew
6:45 Call for Orchestra (New call time)
7:00 Curtain -  We will start promptly
     *Need sound, lights, microphones, etc.
       Costumes are optional. No make-up
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CLARIFICATION AND CHANGE : Wed. Nov. 13

ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL WITHOUT CAST*
7:00 Start of Orchestra Rehearsal
7:00 (New)  Characterization and Blocking Review* with
                    Valjean, Javert, Marius, Older Cosette,
                     Eponine, Fantine, Gavroche, Enjolras
     *Full cast and crew not required
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CLARIFICATION:  Thurs. Nov. 14

RUN-THROUGH OF ACT II*
6:30 Call for Cast and Crew
6:45 Call for Orchestra (New call time)
7:00 Curtain -  We will start promptly
     *Need sound, lights, microphones, etc.
       Costumes are optional. No make-up
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NEW REHEARSALS ON "AS ANNOUNCED" DAY:  Sat. Nov. 16

1:00           Lovely Ladies and everyone in The Docks Scene
                   No costumes, make-up, or microphones

2:30-4:00  Barricade Scenes (Everyone in the Barricade
                  Scenes)*
                     *Need sound, lights, full crew, turntable crew
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CLARIFICATION AND CHANGE:

DRESS REHEARSAL NO. 3 (INVITED DRESS REHEARSAL*) Sun. Nov. 17
12:30  Call for Cast and Crew
1:30    Call for Orchestra (New)
2:00    Curtain

     *Cast, crew, and orchestra may invite up to 2 people who would not be able to attend the regularly scheduled Family Night on Nov. 26 due to the limited seating. THOSE WISHING TO INVITE MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE TO THIS EVENT MAY TRADE FOR SEATS WITH THOSE WHO ARE NOT INVITING GUESTS TO THIS DRESS REHEARSAL.  Intent is to allow attendance by those who are: (1) Family Members beyond the 2 invited to Family Night and (2) people that cannot be expected to be able to afford the price of tickets for the regular run of the show.  PLEASE SIGN UP FOR INVITED DRESS REHEARSAL SEATS ON THE CLIPBOARD ON THE SMALL TABLE BY THE BOX OFFICE TICKET WINDOW.  
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CLARIFICATION:  Tues. Nov. 19

RUN-THROUGH OF ACT I*
6:30 Call for Cast and Crew
6:45 Call for Orchestra (New call time)
7:00 Curtain -  We will start promptly
     *Need sound, lights, microphones, etc.
       Costumes are optional. No make-up
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CLARIFICATION:  Wed. Nov. 20

REMAINS AN "AS ANNOUNCED" REHEARSAL
7:00

  Intent is to not have this rehearsal if possible but cast, crew, and orchestra must remain available
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CLARIFICATION:  Thurs. Nov.21

RUN-THROUGH OF ACT II*
6:30 Call for Cast and Crew
6:45 Call for Orchestra (New call time)
7:00 Curtain -  We will start promptly
     *Need sound, lights, microphones, etc.
       Costumes are optional. No make-up
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CLARIFICATION:  Sat. Nov. 23

GALA PREVIEW PERFORMANCE
5:00           Cast and Crew Call*
6:00-7:00   Gala Preview Party  (By ticket purchase only)
6:30           Orchestra Call*
7:00           Curtain
10:00 (Approx.)  Meet-the-Cast-and Orchestra Event in the Lobby and House
     *Cast, crew, orchestra to enter the theater through the door at the rear of the Green Room by the bathrooms
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CHANGE:  Sun. Nov. 24

DRESS REHEARSAL NO. 4 TENTATIVELY ELIMINATED

Cast, Crew, Orchestra to remain available should this rehearsal be necessary
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CLARIFICATION: Wed. Nov. 26
FAMILY NIGHT PERFORMANCE*
5:30   Cast and Crew Call**
6:30   House Opens
6:30   Orchestra Call**
7:00   Curtain
      *Seats may not be reserved or "saved" for this performance
     ***Cast, crew, orchestra to enter the theater through the door at the rear of the Green Room by the bathrooms

Time for Polish

This is the best time at the Theater-

The end is in sight, but we still have time to add details and make fixes!

Your attention to doing your part the best you can will really make our show shine.
Thank you for your input and concerns. All will be addressed.

Special help in the following areas will make everyone's life a little smoother:

- No extra folks in the dressing rooms.  There just isn't room and it isn't good theater etiquette
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- Take responsibility for getting and putting away your props.

- Backstage noise is OUT OF CONTROL!  Please - we can't have ANY chatting.  The orchestra and the audience can hear you.  The orchestra is actually having trouble hearing cues.  Both the cast and crew are offenders!

-Don't clog up the hallways and traffic paths backstage... think about where you are all the time.  Crew members must return to their "stations" when not actively performing a task.

- If you have a solo, please take a moment to review the lyrics as written.  Even if you have them memorized. 

- Remember to stay in character on stage, even if something isn't going quite as planned. Do not smile unless it is part of your role and you are reacting to something funny which is part of the play!  Have fun... but don't smile at the wrong time.


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Victor Hugo stopped by to see the set and get flyers!  He's fully on board and is growing his beard and personalizing his script.  Chrissie is helping him work his character.

There are already 50 Gala tickets sold.  Please push again -  every single ticket helps.

Keep in mind that $75 for dinner with wine and dessert, plus a top-quality show is a pretty good deal!  In addition, it's a tax-deductible donation to a great cause... If you haven't asked someone to buy a ticket, please consider your belief in the value of keeping the performing arts accessible to all.


Thank you for all your hard work.

Status For YOU

Stuff to check out
- The Performance Schedule has been updated to match the office schedule.
- We have a week until the Costume parade (which is where we check all the costumes) so if you have not communicated with Terri the Costume Queen, you need to.
- Kathleen Mini and Tori Kientz will be setting up hair and makeup models for each acting group - The Poor, The Students, The Prostitutes, etc. Be ready to follow their guidance!
- Your attendance at set rehearsals is more vital than ever!
- You should be long past knowing your cues, entrances, lyrics and multiplication tables. review them daily until automatic!
- If you are unsure of any music, ask for assistance - no more waiting!

THANK YOU
THANK YOU
THANK YOU

Oh yeah - invite your peeps to the Gala (November 23) we need each person to sell two tickets minimum!
Love you!
- EBM