Wednesday, February 28, 2018

TW6: Soundtrack Suites


For those wanting an audio souvenir, the two suites from the show are now available through SoundCloud.  Hopefully you get a kick out of going through the musical journey of the show!

They are able to be downloaded temporarily - for about 2 weeks.  Please do not illegally share.  The music is protected under copyright law.

Enjoy!



Red Sky At Morning Suite:  HERE





LOST_FOR_WORDS Suite:  HERE

Saturday, February 24, 2018

THE EXTENSION!!!




The addition of Sunday's show is so thrilling - and an amazing fundraiser for your department.  And the private emails and messages I keep getting from patrons illustrate how much the show is resonating.

EVERYONE!
Send out your texts, posts, etc. NOW.  Tell people that if they want advance tickets, they need to go online NOW for Sunday's show.  If they are met with a greyed out option that won't let them click to purchase, it means only about 20 tickets are left for walk ups. That's the case for tonight (Saturday) and may be soon for Sunday.  If you have people wanting to walk up, I urge them to arrive at least 15 minutes before box office opens.  So... 6:15p for tonight.  12:45p for tomorrow.  We WILL NOT hold seats for people or make special considerations.  

Congrats on your work.  If you all had not been so committed, determined, oh...and freaking talented...this demand would not have happened.  So proud of you!




Friday, February 23, 2018

READ NOW!!! - Photoshoot Focus



***please tell your peers to read this / check blog!!!***

Various reminders / info:

-All involved in fight call must be in the auditorium, ready to go at 3:30p.  Once you are done, race to the dressing rooms and get into costume / make-up as quickly as possible.

-A photo list will be placed in each dressing room and in 108.

-During the photo shoots, no talking of any kind.  None, unless you are addressed.  It must be quiet and focused for Tom, Sarah, and me to communicate quickly.

-LOST_FOR_WORDS  is the first show being photographed.  The order of photos allows for more time for Clowns, Dash, Gage to get into full make-up.  That said, be as efficient as possible getting ready.

-Note the full company shot (curtain call) in the middle of the shoot.

-Red Sky cast is being photographed in reverse order, so that you will be in your opening costumes at the end of the photoshoot.  You will have to change costumes during the photoshoot, and you need to do it lightning fast.  Please look at the photo list and make a note of when you are changing.  Make sure costumes are ready backstage for you so that you can quickly do so.  (30 second changes!)

-Though I'm hopeful to be done by 6:30, I've written 6:45 on the photo sheet, and it would not surprise me if we go until 7:00.  You must all be prepared for an interruption in your usual flow.  And you must not allow this to affect your performances one bit!  Big house tonight.  Playwrights here.  Lots of theater professionals here.  Talkback after the show.  It's a full day, but dig deep, keep the energy up, and let's make it fun.


Thursday, February 22, 2018

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!


Tuesday, February 20, 2018

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...


Monday, February 19, 2018

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!