READ CAREFULLY - Contingency!

After assessing, I am growing concerned about the time remaining to fully solidify the precision that's demanded in LOST_FOR_WORDS.  This is not the fault of anyone...it's because this particular piece is remarkably challenging, we are missing key scenic pieces, and a lack of confident memorization is beginning to hamper progress.  Finals week fell at a really bad time for this year's Teen West Project.  And quite suddenly, I feel we are about a week behind with LFW.  We will certainly catch up - we have no choice!  But I also must consider ways to allow more stage time.

As a result, I am needing to consider a contingency plan.  I am hopeful that the schedule as posted earlier today will remain in effect, but I need actors to know that the following may need to happen.  And I need actors to put this time on hold.  

CONTINGENCY SCHEDULE

Monday 2/5

-Red Sky will be called for a line through only with stage management in 108 from 3:30p - 5:00p.

-LFW:  Jacky, Alex, Sam, Clowns, Dash, Gage will be called for rehearsal on stage 3:30p - 6:00p

Tuesday 2/6

-LFW full cast 3:30p - 6:30p

Wednesday 2/7

-LFW full cast called for a line through 3:30p - 5:00p with stage management in 108.

Thursday 2/8

-LFW full cast called for a line through 3:30p - 5:00p with stage management in 108

-Red Sky full cast called 3:45p - 8:00p for tech on stage.

Friday 2/9

-LFW full cast called 3:45p - 10:00p for tech on stage.

Saturday 2/10

-Only LFW cast called 5:30p - 10:00p for tech on stage.

NOTE:  The above will be decided after this Friday 2/2.  For now, count on the current schedule published earlier today, but LFW actors should look at the above and put times on hold...  

Thank you.  And again...this is not the result of anyone doing anything "wrong" - it's simply a very tough piece with unique physical and verbal requirements not well suited for an "in rep" rehearsal situation.  It's been hard to get continuity.  LFW actors are kicking butt and Jamie Miller and crew are working hard to solve scenic issues.  This is just live theater, and I am putting a plan in place now - JUST IN CASE!

You're awesome!

MZ

TW6 Schedule Weeks 9 - 11

Him Her Them Us

ACTOR SCHEDULE

WEEK 9

Mon.  2/5

3:45p - 6:00p

Called: Cast of Red Sky at Morning

Agenda: Scene Work / Run

Tues. 2/6

3:45p - 6:30p

Called: Cast of LOST_FOR_WORDS

Agenda: Scene Work / Run

Wed. 2/7

ACTORS OFF

(technical prep day)

Thurs. 2/8

3:45p - 8:00p

Called: Cast of Red Sky at Morning

Agenda: Tech Rehearsal

Fri. 2/9

3:45p - 10:00p

Called: Cast of LOST_FOR_WORDS

Agenda: Tech Rehearsal

Sat. 2/10

5:30p - 10:00p

Called:  Full Company

Agenda:  Tech Rehearsal

WEEK 10

***** Full Company Called Going Forward*****

Sun. 2/11

4:30p - 10:00p

Dress #1

Mon. 2/12

4:30p - 10:00p

Dress #2

Tues. 2/13

4:30p - 10:00p

Dress #3

Wed. 2/14

5:30p - 10:30p

Dress #4 (preview)

Thurs. 2/15

Show #1

Call:  5:30p

Go:  7:30p

Fri. 2/16

Show #2

Call:  5:30p

Go:  7:30p

Sat. 2/17

Show #3

Call:  5:30p

Go:  7:30p

WEEK 11

Wed. 2/21*

Pick Up / Photo Archive Shoot

Call:  4:00p

Release:  9:00p

Thurs. 2/22

Show #4

Call:  5:30p

Go:  7:30p

Fri. 2/23

Call:  5:30p

Go:  7:30p

Sat. 2/24

Call:  5:30p

Go:  7:30p

Sun. 2/25^

STRIKE

11:00a - 5:00p

*The specifics regarding the photo shoot and pick up are TBD.  It is unlikely all will be needed the entire time.  Once logistics are worked out, the time frame may be shortened.

^All are required to attend strike.  In the event the show is selling extremely well, Sunday 2/25 will used to add a matinee and extend the run.

RE: Friday 1/26

Tomorrow, Friday 1/26, is an exciting day.  For the first time, the entire company will be together, and we will be able to share in the process and celebrate where we are at. Both plays have moments that are already sharp and near performance ready - and both plays have moments that are still extremely rough and "in flux". It will be fun to start putting it all together - and will be a wonderful prep for Monday's (1/29) marathon rehearsal. 

I want positive, forward thinking, supportive and curious attitudes from everyone. (And phones will be completely off limits...)  Take a breath after finals and just enjoy being in this awesome production!

NOTE:  We want to have Red Sky At Morning begin at 3:45p sharp.  So please start coming into the theater at 3:30p.  

TW6 Schedule Week 8

Him Her Them Us

SCHEDULE

WEEK 8

*****No More Conflicts Accepted Going Forward*****

Mon.  1/29

10:00a - 6:00p

Called:  Full Company

(Potluck Day)*

Tues. 1/30

3:45p - 6:30p

Called: Jacky, Alex, Sam, Clowns, Dash, Gage

Agenda: Scene Work / Run

Wed. 1/31

3:45p - 6:30p

Called: Cast of Red Sky at Morning

Agenda: Scene Work / Run

Thurs. 2/1

3:45p - 6:30p

Called: Cast of Red Sky at Morning

Agenda: Scene Work / Run

Fri. 2/2

3:45p - 6:30p

Called: Cast of LOST_FOR_WORDS

Agenda: Scene Work / Run

*All are expected to bring something for the potluck.  If your food requires refrigeration, please bring an ice chest to contain it.  Please limit things like chips, desserts, etc - consider food that can be eaten as snacks or as a meal - things that help sustain energy and are more nutritious.  

Students should bring their own drinks for the day.  

There will be an official lunch break from 1:30p - 2:15p.

Speaking of Updates...

See below for an updated build schedule:

1/28 - Tech/Costume Build: 1200pm-500pm
TBD - Light Hang/Focus (Specific Days/Times still to be determined)
TBD - Poster Distribution (Same as Light Hangs)
2/4 - Costume/MakeUp Training: 100pm-500pm

Hope to see you there!

j.

Update for 1/24

SCHEDULE UPDATE

 LOST_FOR_WORDS

Wed. 1/24

3:45p - 4:15p

Called:  Dash, Gage, Jacky

Agenda:  Scene Work

4:15p - 5:45p

All (except Dash, Gage)

Agenda:  Run pages 28 - 69

5:45p - 6:30p

Called:  Ken, Taylor, Pierce, Steph, Katrina, Becca

Agenda:  The Circle

Build Schedule - HHTU

Here is the tech build/costume build schedule as it stands:
(all times 100pm-400pm unless otherwise noted)

1/20 - Tech/Costume Build
1/28 - Tech/Costume Build
TBD - Light Hang/Focus (Specific Days/Times will be announced soon)
2/4 - Costume/MakeUp Training

Hope to see you there!

j.

TW6: Schedule Weeks 6-7

Please alert Matt and Sarah immediately if you have a conflict that was missed.  This schedule, like all the ones before, is based on the conflicts we have on file.

Him Her Them Us

SCHEDULE

WEEK 6

Tues. 1/16*

3:45p - 6:30p

Called: Cast of Red Sky at Morning

Agenda: Scene Work / Run

*Lucy released early

Wed. 1/17

3:45p - 6:30p

Called: Cast of LOST_FOR_WORDS

Agenda: Scene Work / Run

Thurs. 1/18*

3:45p - 6:00p

Called:  Jacky, Alex, Clowns, Taylor, Dash, Gage

Agenda:  Fight Choreography

*wear movement clothing; will be working barefoot

Fri. 1/19

3:45p - 6:00p

Called: Cast of Red Sky at Morning (no Marcus, no Isaiah)

Agenda:  Internet Scenes

WEEK 7

Mon. 1/22*

3:45p - 6:30p

Called: Cast of Red Sky at Morning

Agenda: Run / Scene Work

*Lucy released early

Tues. 1/23

3:45p - 6:30p

Called: Cast of LOST_FOR_WORDS

Agenda: Run / Scene Work

Wed. 1/24

3:45p - 6:30p

Called: Cast of LOST_FOR_WORDS

Agenda: Run / Scene Work

Thurs. 1/25

3:45p - 6:30p

Called: Cast of Red Sky at Morning

Agenda: Run / Scene Work

Fri. 1/26

3:45p - 6:30p

Called:  Full Company

Agenda:  Run Both Shows / Notes

Update for 1/12

SCHEDULE UPDATE

Fri. 1/12

3:45p - 5:00p

Called:  Cast of LOST_FOR_WORDS

Agenda:  Staging

5:00p - 6:00p

Called:  Jacky, Sam

Agenda: Scene Work

The New 1/9 Plan

Sadly, I awoke ill this morning.  To give my body time to heal - and to prevent spread of any potential contagion, I am going to remain home today.  But...you have an amazing SM team.  And rehearsal will go on.  I also have faith, given the incredible professionalism that's been on display, that much can get accomplished in terms of review - that all will take this seriously - and that I'll come in Thursday to an ensemble that's progressing in the work.

Here is the plan for today:

3:45 - 5:45

-Review all current staging (try to work/run twice)

-Get off book for Scene One (work as an ensemble to nail down these initial pages)

Note that you will be released a bit early, should you wish for earlier rides.  Thanks for your flexibility.  I look forward to seeing you when I feel better!

-MZ

Impromptu Set Build

Good morning, HHTU team!

With no rehearsal today, I am going to take the opportunity to host a set build to get us moving forward.  Feel free to join us from 330pm-530pm today, January 8th!

j. miller

Staging Drafts

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Click HERE to read / download the staging drafts.  Copies will be provided at your first rehearsal this week.

In addition, we will do a read through of the new drafts, which changes the agenda slightly for the following two dates.

Tues. 1/2

3:45p - 6:30p

Called: Cast of Red Sky at Morning

Agenda: Read Through / Staging

(Lucy released early)

Fri. 1/5

3:45p - 6:30p

Called:  Cast of LOST_FOR_WORDS

Agenda:  Read Through / Staging