Crew Calls - Tech thru Strike

Hey again, y'all -

As we enter the final stretch on the show, it's time to begin integrating some more of the spectacular human beings that are gonna make this show, ahem, sing.

Below are the call dates for the following folks:

5/1 - Koji Tsugawa, Russell Ellis - Door Paging/Backstage during Run

5/1 - Maddie Laboe, Anya Leontovich - Props during Run

5/1 - Adaya Smith, Arlo Austin, Alex Buckley - Costume Support during Run (+ Costume Build Team for Construction/Alteration/Finishing)

5/3 - Jack Reynolds, Ellen Murchison - Mics during Run

5/8 - Robin Boyce, Eliana Walcott, Parker Maly, Kip Craig, Giuseppe Lipari, Porter Gaab - Pre Venue Prep/Patron Support/Post Venue Reset

5/9 - Corinna Murdock (lead), Savy Carey, Perses Cooke, Red Ball (if available) - Makeup Team

In the past, there's been some wasted time for members of the crew, and we're working to minimize that as much as possible.

From your first call, until Strike, you're called each and every call on the Production Calendar (see: Callboard). It's a long haul, but this show is totally worth it!!!

Make sure you're keeping well and healthy, getting the sleep, staying in communication with teachers and families, etc. We're looking forward to integrating your work!

Please email me with any questions!

- jm

Bios, or, It's Getting Real Now!

Hey, y'all -

Some great work this weekend...we made huge strides going into our week-long tech!

It is now time, as well, for one of the most time-honored parts of the process: Bios!

Please, cast/crew/builds/management/staff, go to the link below and enter your bio ASAP.  Bios are due at end of day on 5/2:

SOCKS - BIO FORM

Thanks!  Keep up the amazing work!

- jm

SOCKS - An Extra Day Off!!

After much consideration, I believe the best use of time for TH 4/27 is to give people a break. So...

TH 4/27

CANCELED

Please take this extra day - and your four days away from Socks to address everything you need to work on privately.

Lines 

Notes

Choreo

When you arrive next Monday, you should be as "show ready" as possible. And please rest your voices. Please eat well. Please sleep. Please prepare yourself for the intense days ahead. 

Last... I AM SO PROUD OF YOU ALL. You are doing a wonderful job of dealing with the lack rehearsal time - and taking it upon yourselves to honor your incredible talents and bring this show to a stunning opening. You are truly revealing your integrity and passion for this art form, and it is a joy to work with you. Truly!!!

You got this!

I got this!

We got this!

IT'S ALIVE!!! (TICKETING WEBSITE, THAT IS...)

Good morning, all!

It's time to start buying tickets to this amazing show of ours!  

Go to https://www.southweststageworks.com/online-ticket-sales.html for your people to get theirs today.

If there's one thing this show has shown us, it's that the only for-sure way of getting our audiences to show up is to be personally asked by a member of the show.  Parents/Guardians tend to be a given, but anyone else you know who might come generally need you to put in the work.  Our shows this year, Thespian, TP&M, or Mainstage, have gotten little turnout from the cool posters, reader boards, school newsletters, or websites.  You know what has worked?  Face-to-face asks or direct social media posts.  So that you know, the show is budgeted on 20 audience members for each actor, and 10 audience members for each crew member.  Can you get there?  Challenge yourself!

Beyond the budgeting, you and I both know that it's way more fun to perform for full houses than empty ones...we've had both this year.  You have all earned a darned appreciative audience for this hard-fought show!!!  Go get one!

Keep up the good work, all...the finish line is in sight (but not that close...we've still got time, lol)!

- jm

p.s.  Oops...I never hit publish this morning.  **facepalm**

Tech Calls - Weekend of 4/22 and 4/23

Hey all -

Contrary to popular theory, I'm not dead...yet.

As of right now, we will be adhering to the posted schedule on the Production Calendar:

-4/22: 500p-900p...Scenic/Sound Calls.  Scenic will be primarily be tasked with installing the seating risers; Sound will primarily be tasked with breaking down the existing sound rig and readying for install on Sunday.  Other focused, serious workers welcome to assist even if you're not formally on that crew...minimum hanging back, socializing, or creating obstacles.

-4/23: 300p-800p...Lighting/Sound Calls.  Both teams will be working with their Designers to build their rigs during this time.  Again, other focused, serious workers welcome to assist...minimum hanging back, socializing, or creating obstacles.

I'll send word out through the Remind (text @sw2socks to 81010 if you're not on the Remind yet) if anything changes, but plan on that this weekend!

See you there.

- jm

SOCKS - CHANGE FOR TODAY 4/17

Due to unforeseen issues that just came up, rehearsal today has been altered. You will all be released at 6:00p.

I apologize for any inconvenience this causes with rides and such.

Here is today's schedule:

M 4/17 

4:00p - 4:30p  (w/Tim)

Called: Emma

Agenda: That Must Be Hard for You

4:30p - 6:00p (w/Tim)

Called: Full Cast

Agenda: Polishing Work / Staging

NOTE: The previously published schedule has been altered to reflect this change - and other small changes (as a result of today's shift in focus).

SOCKS - Rehearsal Videos

 

For rehearsal videos, click HERE!

Production Calendar! Please Read...

 Hey y'all - After a long time in coming, below is the link to our Production Calendar!

Production Calendar Link

A couple of notes/caveats:

1) Take all of this with a grain of salt...things are likely to change by little bits here and there.  By changes I mean little stuff like call times, not likely wholesale days and calls.  Stay flexible, but plan on what's listed.

2) Check back regularly!  I'll add specifics, design/tech due dates, more information etc. as that information comes available.  I'll send info out on the Remind if anything changes, but take the initiative to check regularly.

3) On the subject of the Remind...get on it today!  Text @sw2socks to 81010 for in the moment, direct reminders about stuff related to the show!

4) Ask questions!  If you've a tech Lead role on a project, and you are unsure of, or need, anything...email me directly at mjamie@pps.net, or come find me at school.

5) Anything that happens on a non-school day, make sure you come to the Stage Door...it's the only one guaranteed to be open.

6) While much of this is targeted at technicians, the actors and musicians should avail themselves of this too...Actors already know much of this, but it's a good reminder

That's it for now.  We are in the endgame now, so all hands on deck, get your rest, and let's get after this!!!

- jm