Help Available?

Attention (SW)2 Friends, Members, Etc.:

1) Finals come first...making sure that is clear. They are the priority.
2) For those with lighter schedules/done with major finals: we need your help TODAY! 

At 330pm today, the build crew of Prime needs your help putting up flats! Due to declining numbers in the stagecraft classes and a wonky finals schedule, we were not able to make the progress necessary on enclosing the Prime set. Your Company needs your help!

Do you have an hour? Two? We'd be grateful!

See you today...

j.

 

SCHEDULE CHANGE for 1-29-15

SCHEDULE UPDATE!!!

Rather than do a straight run with notes, I have decided to begin a work through of the show on Thursday, which will continue into Friday.  This allows me to give notes as we go, and I think will be more effective.  This does mean that the schedule changes a bit for Thursday.  The Seven now have Thursday off.

Friday’s schedule remains the same with all called from 1p - 7p.

(There is no official lunch / dinner break on Friday.  Please bring your own snacks should you need them - and eat prior to arriving.)

Thursday 1/29

4:00p - 6:30p

Called:  All except The Seven

Agenda:  Work through

NOTE:  Initially, The Qs will work in 108 on lines and choreography, led by Guthrie and Gwyneth.  The Qs will likely not be on stage until around 5:15(ish).  The Trio will likely be released early, once The Qs come on.  I need you all to be flexible, however, and keep the full rehearsal window open.

CONGRATS!!!

I simply wanted to congratulate all of you on a job well done.  You brought terrific energy and intent to the work, and you handled yourselves with a high level of professionalism.  It was a marvelous success, and there were many wonderful comments from audience members.  

I wish you the best on finals.  I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Warmly

MZ

A Note from the Main Page:

Get your tickets now for our this, our third annual collaboration with the great folks at Playwrights West...Teen West Project: Year 3 - Prime!

Our verse comedy from playwright Ellen Margolis is not to be missed, as you already know! Director Matthew B. Zrebski and the team at SouthWest StageWorks cordially invite all your friends and family to be part of the fun.

Go to southweststageworks.blogspot.com to get tickets!

j.

 

Another Fertile Ground Link...

Do you know anyone who is coming?  Push those tickets.  It's PAY WHAT YOU WILL!!!  And as I have already said, it will be a great opportunity for audience members to see a play go from page to simple reading to full production!

http://www.cohoproductions.org/onstage/fertile-ground-reading-prime-ellen-margolis-directed-matthew-b-zrebski

PRIME: COSTUME LIST

                 Elena & Michel: Dark denim jeans, loafers or boat shoes

Elena: Any dark sheer button down shirts

Michel: Any polo shirts

Sydney: Slouchy sweaters, dark leggings, boots

Luke: Skinny jeans (colored or not), ankle boots

Aidan: Chuck Taylors, grungy pair of jeans

              Guthrie: Dark shorts, boots, plain dark colored top

Gwyneth: Dark colored pants, boots

Elijah: Dark colored pants, boots

Grace: Dark leggings, shorts or spandex, dark top, boots

Jenna: Dark jeans (preferably black), dark top, boots

                 All of the 7: Most beat up, worn down, damaged shoes and clothes you own

Food for Fertile Ground Day!

In order to make our participation in Fertile Ground a success without compromising your ability to prepare for finals, we are requiring the young men and women of 'Prime' to take part in a mandatory study/homework session after school on the 27th, before our departing together for our performance at the CoHo.

Since we are requiring you to remain here to focus on your studies and then to go into performance, we should probably make sure you get fed! That where your families come in! We are asking for your/their help in providing a light, healthy, but substantial meal here at WHS before we leave at 515pm on the 27th. Past successes have been veggie trays, sandwiches, meat and cheese trays, hummus dips, etc...substantial but not heavy (we don't want sleepy actors going into performance!).

If you and your family can help feed the masses, please contact me at mjamie@pps.net!

Thanks!

j.

All Things Fertile Ground!

ONE - THE SCHEDULE for TUESDAY 1/27

3:30p - 5:15p

Mandatory Study Hall for Finals in the Auditorium

Food will be provided in Room 108

5:15p - 6:00p

Load up and travel to CoHo Theatre - 2257 NW Raleigh

6:00p - 7:30p

Tech Rehearsal at CoHoTheatre

7:30p - 9:00p

Public Reading at CoHo Theatre

9:00p - 9:30p

Load Up and Return to Wilson High School

TWO - FORMS

Wilson High School Administration is requiring that we treat this as a school sanctioned field trip.  This means that every cast member as well as our SM and Stage Reader must have permission slips signed and returned by Monday 2/26.  Please pick up these forms from stage management when in rehearsals.

THREE - DRIVERS

The rules for travel are:

a - a student may drive themselves but are not allowed to drive any other students - no exceptions

b - a guardian may drive their child, but no other students unless... (see c)

c - an adult driver may take more than one student if and only if they are on file with the school.  These forms may also be picked up from stage management and need to be returned ASAP.  We are in need of drivers, so please ask your parents if they are willing to transport - to and from - and if they are willing to be on file as an official driver.  Currently, we have Jamie Miller and Matt Zrebski.

FOUR - PROMOTION

This event is an amazing opportunity for audiences to have an inside look at the process of new work.  More times than not, audiences love seeing a reading and then going to the full production to see how it's all been fully realized.  Please urge family and friends to attend and take advantage of seeing how a play goes from page to full production.  Tickets are all "pay what you will" and can be purchased online or at-the-door.  It is strongly advised that they get tickets in advance!  The link:  https://www.boxofficetickets.com/bot/wa/event?id=295713 

Schedule: 2/2 - Strike!

Please note: given the potential for unforeseen challenges as we enter into the final stages of the process, this schedule is subject to change.  Please be consistent in checking the blog and the call board for updates.  That said, major changes should not be necessary unless we have issues arise like cast absences or weather related closures.  And if we should get ahead, we will shorten rehearsals.  Also, take note of the start and end times.  It varies.  

Rehearsal Schedule

Prime Schedule 2/2 - 2/22 (Strike)

Monday 2/2

3:30p - 4:30p

CALLED:  Aidan, Luke, Sydney

AGENDA:  Work Scenes

4:30p - 5:30p

CALLED:  Michel, Elena, Henry

AGENDA: Work Scenes

5:30p - 7:00p

CALLED:  The Qs, Henry, Michel

AGENDA:  Work Scenes / Choreo.

Tuesday 2/3

4:00p - 7:00p

CALLED:  Full Company

AGENDA:  Work Scenes / Run Through

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TECH REHEARSALS

ALL CALLED

Wednesday 2/4

4:00p - 6:30p

Thursday 2/5

4:00p - 6:30p

Friday 2/6

4:00p - 6:30p

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TECH/DRESS REHEARSALS

ALL CALLED

Sunday 2/8

1:00p - 7:00p

Monday 2/9

4:00p - 9:00p

Tuesday 2/10

5:30p - 10:00p

Wednesday 2/11

5:30p - 10:00p

Thursday 2/12 (PREVIEW)

5:30p - 10:00p

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PERFORMANCES / PICK UP

ALL CALLED

Friday 2/13

5:30p  CALL

7:00p  GO

Saturday 2/14

5:30p  CALL

7:00p  GO

Sunday 2/15

12:30p  CALL

2:00p    GO

3:30p - 5:30p  PHOTO SHOOT

Wednesday 2/18

(Pick Up - No Make Up or Hair)

3:30p CALL

4:00p GO

Thursday 2/19

5:30p  CALL

7:00p  GO

Friday 2/20

5:30p  CALL

7:00p  GO

Saturday 2/21

5:30p  CALL

7:00p  GO

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STRIKE

ALL CALLED

Sunday 2/22

11:00a - 5:00p

Schedule Update Weeks 5-6

Due to illness and other issues, updates have been made.

Please note changes to these three days (all other dates remain the same - the updated schedule will be on the call board soon):

Tuesday 1/20

4:00p - 5:15p

CALLED: The Seven

AGENDA:  Work Scene

5:15p - 6:00p

CALLED: Luke, Sydney

AGENDA:  Work Tart Cart Scene

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Friday 1/23

4:00p - 5:00p*

CALLED:  Aidan, Luke, Sydney

AGENDA:  Work Scenes

5:00p - 6:30p

CALLED:  Full Company

AGENDA:  Run Through / Notes

*MZ may be slightly late due to travel; begin review at 4p and rehearsal will commence when he arrives

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Friday 1/30

1:00p - 7:00p

CALLED:  Full Company

AGENDA:  Run Through / Notes / Work Scenes

Fertile Ground Tickets!

Here is the link for purchasing tickets for our Fertile Ground reading.  It is "pay what you will"! - so patrons choose their ticket price.  Spread the word!

https://www.boxofficetickets.com/bot/wa/event?id=295713

Reminders! 1/19/15

Monday 1/19

10:00a - 5:30p

CALLED:  Full Company

AGENDA: Finish staging / begin choreography / rough stumble through

NOTE:  We will all meet on stage at 10:00a sharp for a brief company meeting prior to splitting up for staggered rehearsals.

Reminder #1

You must pay your cast fee or have discussed other options with Jamie Miller by the end of the day tomorrow.  If we fail to have 100% compliance on this, rehearsals will cease until all cast members have addressed the issue.

From the contract:

All actors will have to pay a fee of $75.00 due no later than Friday, December 19th. Checks are payable to:  Wilson High School.  In the memo line, write “Teen West Fee”.  If the fee is a financial burden, please contact Jamie Miller to see about special arrangements.  Note that such fees are necessary to keep arts education and extracurricular programs thriving in public schools, and these fees are far less than those required by athletic and other organizations.

Reminder #2

Please bring a snack for tomorrow's potluck.  There is no designated lunch time tomorrow.  The idea is that people will eat from the food table throughout the day so as to remain energized.  

Reminder #3

Rehearsals will be on the stage.

Running lines and food will be in 108.

Silent study hall will be in the theater foyer.

See you soon!

Tech Build, 1/18!

Wanna help out a work in progress?

Join us as we build the world of our winter show, Prime! We'll be in the Auditorium from 12pm-4pm this Sunday, 1/18, building the set and audience arena!

If you can't make it, we'll be posting more dates soon, so keep your browser pointed here...

j.

Rehearsal Schedule Weeks 5-6

Rehearsal Schedule

Prime Weeks 5-6

OFF BOOK GOING FORWARD

Monday 1/19

10:00a - 5:30p

CALLED:  Full Company

AGENDA: Finish staging / begin choreography / rough stumble through

Tuesday 1/20

4:00p - 5:15p

CALLED: The Seven

AGENDA:  Work Scene

5:15p - 6:30p

CALLED:  Aidan, Luke, Sydney

AGENDA:  Work Scenes

Wednesday 1/21

4:15p - 5:45p

CALLED:  Henry, The Qs

AGENDA:  Choreography

5:45p - 6:30p

CALLED: Henry, The Qs, Michel

AGENDA:  Choreography

Thursday 1/22

4:00p - 5:15p

CALLED:  Michel, Elena, Henry

AGENDA:  Work scenes

5:15p - 6:30p

CALLED: Henry, The Qs, Michel

AGENDA:  Choreography

Friday 1/23

4:15p - 6:30p

CALLED:  Full Company

AGENDA:  Run Through / Notes

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Monday 1/26

4:00p - 6:30p

CALLED:  Full Company

AGENDA:  Fertile Ground Rehearsal

Tuesday 1/27

3:30p - 10:00p

CALLED:  Full Company

***FERTILE GROUND EVENT***

(Details TBA)

Wednesday 1/28

OFF

Thursday 1/29

4:00p - 6:30p

CALLED:  Full Company

AGENDA:  Run Through / Notes

Friday 1/30

noon - 6:00p

CALLED:  Full Company

AGENDA:  Run Through / Notes / Work Scenes

Change for Rehearsals 1/15 and 1/16

Per our conversation yesterday:  so as to allow more breathing room for those of you involved in one-acts, here is the adjusted 1/15 and 1/16 schedules.

Thursday 1/15

4:00p - 6:15p

CALLED:  Henry, The Qs, Michel

AGENDA:  Work p30 - p41

Friday 1/16

4:15p - 5:15p

CALLED:  Full Company

AGENDA:  Work p46 - p66

5:15p - 6:00p

CALLED:  Aidan, Luke, Sydney

AGENDA:  Staging

CHANGE for Rehearsal 1-12-15

Please note the addition here for Aidan, Luke, Sydney...

Monday 1/12

4:15p - 5:30p

CALLED:  Full Company except The Seven

AGENDA:  Stumble Through p2 - p46

5:30p - 6:30p
CALLED:  Aidan, Luke, Sydney
AGENDA:  Staging (catch up)

Rehearsal Schedule Weeks 3-4 (UPDATED 1-14-15)

Rehearsal Schedule

Prime Weeks 3-4

Monday 1/5

4:00p - 6:30p

CALLED:  Henry, Michel, Elena, Aidan, Luke, Sydney

AGENDA: Stage/Work p2 - p13

Tuesday 1/6

4:15p - 6:30p

CALLED:  Aidan, Luke, Sydney

AGENDA:  Stage/Work p14 - p22 /

p24 - 29

Wednesday 1/7

4:00p - 5:00p

CALLED: Elena, Henry

AGENDA:  Stage/Work p19 / p22 - p23 / p29 - 30

5:00p - 6:30p

CALLED:  Henry, The Qs

AGENDA:  Stage/Work p30 - p35

Thursday 1/8

4:15p - 6:30p

CALLED:  Henry, The Qs, Michel

AGENDA:  Stage/Work p36 - p41

Friday 1/9

4:00p - 6:30p

CALLED:  Henry, The Qs, Michel, Elena

AGENDA:  Stage Work p30 - p46

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Monday 1/12

4:15p - 5:30p

CALLED:  Full Company except The Seven

AGENDA:  Stumble Through p2 - p46

5:30p - 6:30p
CALLED:  Aidan, Luke, Sydney
AGENDA:  Staging (catch up)

Tuesday 1/13

4:00p - 6:30p

CALLED:  Full Company

AGENDA:  Stage/Work p46 - p66

Wednesday 1/14

4:15p - 6:30p

CALLED:  The Seven

AGENDA:  Work p46 - p65

Thursday 1/15

4:00p - 6:15p

CALLED:  Henry, The Qs, Michel

AGENDA:  Work p30 - p41

Friday 1/16

4:15p - 5:15p

CALLED:  Full Company

AGENDA:  Work p46 - p66

5:15p - 6:00p

CALLED:  Aidan, Luke, Sydney

AGENDA:  Staging

Staging Draft

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Please click HERE to download/read the "staging draft".  You are not required to download this!!!  Everyone will be receiving a fresh copy on Monday 1/5.  Please go to the drama room immediately after school to pick up your copy.  Please have your new copy highlighted and fastened in your notebook prior to any rehearsals.