Game Faces!

When things get out of routine, people tend to make mistakes...

As of now, we are ON for our remaining shows.  Please make sure you have thoroughly read the most recent schedule.  Both today (Thursday) and Friday are long days with added time for line review and photos.  

Check.  Your.  Call.  Times.

It's important that all remain professional, focused, and ready to improve upon the extraordinary work we did last weekend.  And please come in with positive, ready-to-perform attitudes!

Have a great day and see you this afternoon!

Another Update - READ!

***NOTE EARLIER CALL TIMES***

***READ VERY CAREFULLY***

(all still subject to change)

Him Her Them Us

ACTOR SCHEDULE

WEEK 11

(updated 2-20)

Wed. 2/21

OFF

(schools closed - weather)

Thurs. 2/22

Line Pick Up / Show #4

(and film archive)

Schedule for the day:

4:00p - 5:30p

Casts separate and do speed runs (lines only)

5:30p - 7:30p

Normal show prep

Go:  7:30p

Fri. 2/23

Photo Archives / Show #5

Schedule for the day:

3:30p - 5:00p

LFW fight call

Get into full costumes and make-up

5:00p - 6:30p

Photo Shoot

6:30p - 7:30p

Continue Show Prep

Go:  7:30p

Talkback:  10:00p

Sat. 2/24

Show #6

Call:  5:30p

Go:  7:30p

Sun. 2/25^

STRIKE

11:00a - 5:00p

^All are required to attend strike.  In the event the show is selling extremely well, Sunday 2/25 will be used to add a matinee and extend the run.  Currently, there’s only a small chance we will extend.  Because of weather, sales may be down - and Thursday has not sold well at all.  A decision will be made by Friday morning 2/23 (if not before).  If the show is extended, the company will be asked to stay past 5:00p so as to begin strike and prep for auditorium events.  Those who cannot stay past 5:00p will need to make arrangements with Mr. Miller.  Please keep in mind that an extension is a terrific fundraiser for the department, so the potential extra time is appreciated and contributes to the cause!

Weather Updates

Weather is looking like it could become problematic in Portland this week. Please check the blog consistently for updates about winter weather related issues and how the show schedule might be affected. The hope is that all will go forward as planned. But...should there be delays, cancellations, etc...we will have contingencies activated.  

Stay warm and safe...

Schedule Week 11 - UPDATED

Him Her Them Us

ACTOR SCHEDULE

WEEK 11

Wed. 2/21

Line Pick Up / Photo Archive Shoot

Schedule for the day*

3:45p - 5:00p

Get into full costume and make-up

5:00p - 6:15p

Casts separate and do 2 speed runs (lines only)

6:15p - 7:15p

Photo call:  LOST_FOR_WORDS

7:15p - 7:30p

Set Changeover

Cast of LFW out of costume / released

7:30p - 8:30p

Photo Call:  Red Sky At Morning

8:30p - 8:45p

Cast of RSAM out of costume / released

*Should we get ahead of scheduled, we will certainly jump times to keep things moving, so all actors should be ready for changes on-the-go.

   

Thurs. 2/22

Show #4

(and film archive)

Call:  5:30p

Go:  7:30p

Fri. 2/23

Show #5

Call:  5:30p

Go:  7:30p

Sat. 2/24

Show #6

Call:  5:30p

Go:  7:30p

Sun. 2/25^

STRIKE

11:00a - 5:00p

^All are required to attend strike.  In the event the show is selling extremely well, Sunday 2/25 will be used to add a matinee and extend the run.  Currently, there’s about a 50/50 chance we will extend.  It will depend on how ticket sales continue.  A decision will be made by Thursday morning 2/22 (if not before).  If the show is extended, the company will be asked to stay past 5:00p so as to begin strike and prep for auditorium events.  Those who cannot stay past 5:00p will need to make arrangements with Mr. Miller.  Please keep in mind that an extension is a terrific fundraiser for the department, so the potential extra time is appreciated and contributes to the cause!

5:30!!!

ALERT:  FULL COMPANY

Unless special circumstances arise, all call times going forward for show nights are as originally scheduled.  That time is:

5:30!

BUT...you are expected to be in Room 108 AT 5:30p, having already signed in.  We will always gather for a quick company check-in / notes at the top, then release people to get ready.

Please note that the call for Wednesday 2/21 (pick up / photos) will be different.  More on that soon.

READ! - Post Show Talkbacks

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Post Show Talkbacks

Friday 2/16

and

Friday 2/23

The post-show talkback will begin 5 minutes after curtain call.  Four chairs will be set up for Jessica Dart (dramaturg), Matt Zrebski, Jeff Denight, and Claire Willett on the deck between the two white cubes.  

After curtain call, actors should race to get out of costume, but remain in make-up.  Then the actors should return to the stage through the back door and quietly come on, taking a seat on the set itself.  (No one may sit on the ladder).  All actors need to be barefoot or in socks for the talkback.  If an actor cannot stay for the talkback for family / personal reasons, they may check in with me about this at the 5:30p call - and go.  We expect it to go for 15-20 minutes.

The goal of the talkback is to discuss reactions to the plays, especially with regard to the issues raised in the pieces - to spark community engagement.  In addition, questions will likely come up about the process of bringing new work to the stage.

TIMES!: Tuesday 2/13 / Call Time Change

Tuesday 2/13 Dress #3

4:30p

Full Company Meeting (in 108)

5:30p

Official Pre-Show Process Begins

7:30p

Dress #3 GO

10:00p

Release

NOTE:  Because I am not giving notes after dress rehearsals so as to allow everyone to get home sooner...we will have a 5:00p call on both Wednesday 2/14 and Thursday 2/15 (instead of the previously scheduled 5:30p call).  This extra 30 minutes will allow for notes without cutting too much into actor prep time.