WOW!!!

NICE WORK TODAY!!!!!!!  THANK YOU!!!

I hope you guys had as much fun as Mr. Buno, Mrs. Boates and I had!  You looked great; were supportive and helpful to one another and worked really hard! While the CHOREO is still in your minds, please go over the steps this evening.  IF you have a question....Please ask Ashley M. or Elya

Please remember that tomorrow (Tuesday); rehearsal is ONLY for Che and Eva 3 (Devin) and they will be working on the Waltz for Eva and Che.  DANCE ENSEMBLE IS NOT CALLED.

Soooo proud of you guys!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE -- WEEK OF JANUARY 30TH AND SOME UPDATES

Let the staging begin!

BRAVO for all the incredibly hard work you all did during the month of January. 
You should be VERY proud of yourselves -- Mr. Buno and I couldn't be happier! 

As a company of Actors/Musicians/Technicians, we have accomplished SOO much in just one month! 

We have.....

• assembled a phenomenal cast.  We are incredibly pleased with each and every one of you. You have worked hard during rehearsals and been polite to one another and to the adults you are working with.
• sung through all the major components of the score
• played through the first act of the score -- (Thanks Mr. Gahm....musicians, you guys sound GREAT!!!!!)
• designed the set (Thanks Mr. Valley!)
• begun construction on major set pieces and details
• designed the costumes and put together style guides
• began fitting and pulling the costumes and creating costume plots for each individual character
• designed hair and make-up -- complete with style guide sheets
• cleaned and organized the booth
• collected most of the bios for the program
• began photographing folks for the program (Yay Amanda V!)
• had design meetings for the program and the posters
• created a rough prop list and put this into an excel spread sheet
• begun collection and creation of many prop pieces
• begun to work on characterization through vocal techniques for both ensemble and principal players
• begun to work on choreography

Most importantly, we have begun to work together as a unified company and this in and of itself is huge accomplishment!  MANY thanks to TAPS who have fed us and who are doing so much behind the scenes work to keep us all going -- please be sure to thank the parents who do so much.

The other incredible gem of this production so far has been your Stage Manager.  Believe me when I tell you that we are so lucky to have such an incredible, dedicated and focused person leading our team.  Thank you, Jake.

So excited for this week as we start to map out the staging for the production!  We will really begin to see the entire story take shape from here on in.

The following rehearsals are called for this week.  Please be sure to wear clothes that allow for free movement from here on in!

January 30 4:00-6:00pm (Money...) CHOREO FULL CAST

January 31 4:00-6:00pm (Dance Ensemble only)

February 1 3:30-5:30pm "A New Argentina" FULL CAST

February 2 2:30-4:30pm Eva #3 / Aristocrat Ensemble

February 3 2:30-4:30pm "Another Suitcase"  Mistress / Eva #2 / women's COMPANY ensemble... n.b.  NOT Featured Ensemble

STYLE GUIDE PART TWO

Have you had a chance to look at our style guide?

PLEASE do!!!!

Here is the link:

http://evitaghsta.blogspot.com/2012/01/evita-style-guide-part-one-ensemble.html

I would LOVE it if any/all of you who had items to contribute to the costume plot woud come by on Saturday to drop off your stuff!!

THANK YOU!!!

Tech Call for Saturday, Jan 28th

Tech for Saturday is called for the following crews:

Set

Properties

Costumes

thank you!

Attendance

Hi everyone,

Congratulations on getting through mid-terms week successfully! Can you believe it is Semester 2  already?

A gentle reminder to everyone about how important REGULAR ATTENDANCE is to our production, our program and our process. It is really disrespectful to the entire company to miss rehearsal without an important reason -- especially if you have not spoken to us about your conflicts.   A few of you have missed 1/4 or more of rehearsal time since we began in the beginning of the month.  If you are having a difficult time maintaining your commitment to this production, Mr. Buno and I would like to speak with you.  It is important when we have conflicts to not only inform your stage manager, but to inform your directors as well.  We count on your attendance to ALL REHEARSALS to make our production the best that it can be.   Please contact us if you have missed 4 or more rehearsals.  We love having EVERYONE involved with the production, but as we move forward, we need greater attention to consistent and regular attendance.

Thank you. 

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE -- Jan 23rd - January 28th

Monday -- Jan 23rd -- 2:30 - 4:30pm Select Ensemble Coaching

• CHOREO -- Waltz for Eva and Che -- Michael and Devin 4:30 - 6pm

Tuesday -- Jan. 24th -- 2:30 - 4:30 pm -- All Evas

Wednesday -- Jan 25th -- 2:30 - 4:30 -- FULL CAST

Thursday -- Jan. 26th --  2:30 - 4:30 pm -- All Men

Friday -- Jan. 27th -- 2:30 - 4:30 -- All Evas

SATURDAY TECH AND CHOREO REHEARSAL CANCELLED

Saturday's Tech and Choreo rehearsal is CANCELLED

for ALL cast, crew and Advisors. 

Guilford High School WILL NOT be open.

Please pass the word along!

Evita Style Guide Part One -- Ensemble

Yesterday I asked the ensemble to look around for anything they may own that works with the costume plot.  Women will be wearing dresses with various overdressing; men will be wearing trousers, shirts and over vests or coats.  If you have anything at home -- especially accessories like scarves, hats, aprons, coats, cardigans, vests, suspenders etc. -- that might match this style guide, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring it in! 

Opening Scene -- Cinema in Buenos Aires -- note the overdressing with coats/ cardigans etc.

Che and Ensemble

Young Eva and the Ensemble (from the 2006 London production)

NEW ARGENTINA ENSEMBLE

Ensemble

A New Argentina Ensemble

TECH REPORT -- 1/14/12

Tech Report Saturday 14, 2012

Submitted by Jake

 

 

Costumes -

·                      Pulled wigs in stock and examined each for appropriateness/usability

·                      fixed rips in some costumes

·                      pulled some skirts, pants, and vests from the shed

·                      made alterations to several dresses

Crew Present - Lia H., Corrine, June

Lighting -

·                      counted each individual gel color(N.B. from Ms. M-T – Need this info ASAP to give to Jaime!)

·                      put gel count into Excel chart

·                      began to count rest of equipment stocked in lighting booth to put into excel

Crew Present - Emily O., Mike G., Claire B

Set-

·                      attached one table face

·                      finished construction of one bed and one table

·                      second bed had work done, not finished yet

·                      two tables were repaired and prepared to be faced

·                      pulled chairs and benches from trailers and upstairs storage

·                      repaired one bench

Crew Present - Jeff S, Rebekah B., Alice V

Properties-

·                      Constructed chocolates box, with compartments* (N.B. from Ms. M-T – Buy a box of Whitman’s Sampler chocolates…create/sew “faux chocolates” for all but one) 

·                      brought down (campaign/protest) signs

·                      built two more signs

·                      made list of what is still needed to be pulled

·                      pulled props ( unspecified ) * (N.B. from Ms. M-T – I need this specified)   includes electronic candles, suitcases etc.

Crew Present - Paige, Megan

Makeup & Hair -

Necessities for Hair and Make-up

 (N.B. from Ms. M-T – Allison has created choices for all actors for hairstyles.  You will choose one and then she will guide you how to create it.)   

All Girls: black, NOT BLUE mascara

• Lipstick should be in the red family – Revlon “Fire and Ice”; “Cherries in the Snow”; “revlon red” are all classic 40’s colors
• neutral/basic eye shadows (girls only)
• Natural blush
• dark brown or black eyeliner-eyebrow liner
• hair brush or comb-bobby pins (girls)
• hair nets
• boys:google "got2b glued" and look at the yellow tube

Crew Present - Allison Breeze

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE for Jan. 17 - 20

• Tuesday, Jan. 17th - 2:30 - 3:30 -- Peron
• 3:30 - 4:30 -- Magaldi
• 4:30 - 5:30 -- Mistress
• Wednesday, Jan. 18th -- 3:30 - 5:30 -- FULL COMPANY
• n.b.  we will be taking HEAD SHOTS today so please be sure to look "camera ready!"
• Thursday, Jan 19th -- 2:30 - 4:30 -- All Evas
• n.b.  Understudies/Swing do not need to attend this rehearsal
• Friday, Jan. 20th --- 2:30 -3:30  -- Che
• 3:30 - 4:30 -- Peron
• Saturday, Jan 21st -- 9am - Noon -- FULL COMPANY
• CHOREOGRAPHY (Money Kept Rolling In) 

The Week Ahead....

Hi everyone.

I will post the tech report from Saturday once I get it, but a few general cast announcements in the meantime:

On WEDNESDAY January 18th, Amanda Valaitis will be coming in to take head shots of the cast. 

We will be doing single head shots of the principle characters and understudies; a group shot of the seniors in the cast and crew; and group shots of the featured mens, women's and company ensembles.

Amanda has requested that people wear plain colored shirts -- without graphics or prints. Please DO NOT wear either an all black shirt or an all white shirt (the photos will be in black and white). 

Later this week we will also be sending style sheets home with you for costume; hair and make-up. 

Choreography Rehearsals -- Update

The following choreo rehearsals have been set by Mrs. Boates -- some of them are already listed in your master schedule.  The added ones should not provide any conflict with the existing schedule -- but IFyou have a conflict, please let me (and Jake) know ASAP.  Please be sure to show up to choreography rehearsals in clothes that allow you to move; with your trusty pencil and water.

• Saturday, Jan 21st -- 9am-Noon (Money Kept Rolling in)
• Monday, Jan 23rd -- 4-6:30pm (Devin and Michael)
• Monday, Jan 30th -- 4-6pm (Money.....)
• Tuesday, Jan 31st -- 4-6pm (Dance Ensemble only)
• Saturday, February 11th (Dance Ensemble and  Elya only) 9am - Noon
• Monday, February 13th (FULL COMPANY -- Buenos Aires)
• Wednesday, February 22nd 2:30 - 5pm (This is a TIME CHANGE) from your earlier schedule
• Friday, February 24th -- Michael and Devin ONLY
• Saturday, February 25th -- FULL COMPANY -- 9am - NOON

PLEASE NOTE: 

The following people have been designated as the "dance ensemble"

·         Elya B

·         Hannah R

·         Karolina H

·         Alex B

·         Megan V

·         Devin P

·         Tess R

·         Alex S

·         Rachel S

·         Emma N

·         Jackie S

·         Allison B

PLEASE PENCIL IN THE FOLLOWING DATES FOR CHOREO REHEARSALS: 

March 10th and March 24th.  We may not need them (if we are all working on schedule...hint hint...) but in case we do......

JUST A REMINDER --  the March 12, 19, and 26 Rehearsals will all be CHOREO rehearsals and will run 5 - 7pm THIS IS ALREADY ON YOUR PUBLISHED SCHEDULE.

Tech Call for Saturday, January 14th

Tech Call for Saturday January 14th:

Costumes; Make-up; Props; Lighting; Set

FEATURED WOMEN and MEN's ENSEMBLE --

We would like you to come in at some point on Saturday to try on costume pieces.  It should not take more than 30 minutes.  If possible, please let Jake know in advance if you are coming in.  Otherwise, just stop by!

Note to Parents: 

Saturdays are long days for everyone- we are working here from 9am - 3pm.  They are ready to go at 3pm (and so are the adult supervisors)!

I can not leave the building until every child is picked up from Tech. 

Please be prompt when picking up!

Rainbow Tour Ensemble -- revised post

The names are posted for the

Rainbow Tour Ensemble. 

Please be sure to check that earlier post here:  REHEARSAL FOR WEEK OF JAN 9 - 13 

Tech Report -- 1- 7-2012

Tech Report: January 7, 2012 Costumes – · Thoroughly went through discussing and marking the first act in the costumes plot. · Tess R,   Jackie S, Caroline S, Elya B, Collen B, Kara W, and Alex B came and trued in costumes. o They were assigned townspeople dresses o They were assigned aristocrat dresses · White pants were pulled from the costumes shed. · Coats were pulled from the shed. · Plan to try on more clothing and costumes on people at rehearsals, such as wed. 11 Crew attendance- June A,  Ashley M, Alice V, Maggie C, Corrine H, Tess B Cast attendance- Tess R,, Jackie S, Caroline S, Elya B, Collen B, Kara W, and Alex B   Properties – · A master list of props need for the show was begun to be worked on. · The rear room of the lighting booth was cleaned, organized, and condensed. · Helped to make a small workspace in rear room for stage managers. · Props inventory list was updated. · Cleaned dust and swept. Next week goals- · Start collecting and continue adding to the master props list. · Transfer inventory to excel. Crew attendance- Peggie C, Rebekah B, Paige C, Christa V, Meggan J Lighting – · Gels were sorted and counted. · Misc. gels were sorted, discarded, and reorganized. · Cables were recoiled, tested, few were discarded. · Instruments were reorganized · Instruments that are broken were separated into a pile for further action to be decided later. · Medium and Wide par cans were organized and condensed. · Lighting toolbox was cleaned. · Old programs, folders, papers and other such garbage were thrown away. · Dangerous Christmas lights were taken down. · Swept the booth. · Reorganized shelves. · Tested stand lights. Goals · Vacuum Dimmer box · Test Dimmers · Hang Rep. Plot?   Crew attendance- Anna G, Tessa, Claire B, Mike G

BIOs DUE

As of right now, Mrs. Valaitis only has 1/4th of the Bios.  GET YOUR BIO TO HER ASAP!

Thank you!!

Rehearsal for the Week of January 9 - 13

• Monday -- 2:30 - 4:30 --  FULL CAST. 
• Tuesday - 2:30 - 4:30 -- All EVAs
• 5pm - 5:30pm Magaldi
• Wednesday -- 3:30 - 4:30 -- FULL CAST -
• We will be working on Money/The Montage
• 4:30 - 5:30 Rainbow Tour small ensemble --
• Ben G
• Albert K.,
• Josh E.,
• Marguerite,
• Drew H
• Sam B
• Stephen H.
• Thursday -- 2:30 - 4:30 - Che and Eva
• Friday -- No Rehearsal

Happy Birthday to our Stage Manager!!

Be sure to wish your Stage Manager a

Happy Birthday today!!

REHEARSAL and TECH NOTES

Today:  Che and Peron worked on their recit work in some key numbers.  Nice work, guys!

FEATURED WOMEN REHEARSAL for Friday, January 6th will be rescheduled due to the music department's trip to the Metropolitan Opera in NYC.  There is no rehearsal on Friday for Featured WOMEN

IF you are in the FEATURED WOMEN's Ensemble and you can stop by the high school at some point on Saturday between 9 - 3pm,  we would like to fit some clothing.  Please stop by if you are free. ** please refresh your memory re: costume fitting etiquette in the Actor's Etiquette handout  :)

TECHNICIANS:  Tech Call is Saturday 9 - 3pm.  COSTUMES; PROPS and LIGHTING are called.
Technicians -- please remember to bring a healthy snack and bagged lunch if you'd like.

Properties: You will be organizing the properties closet AND beginning to map out a master property list for the show.  BRING your binders, and a  pencil.

Costumes:  We will be creating costume plots for specific actors/characters.  BRING your binders and your pencils.

Lighting:  We will be cleaning and organizing the booth and taking the inventory of our color stock.  Be prepared to work upstairs and clean.  No one will be on ladders, etc.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Stage Manager

Please remember that all actors and technicians MUST sign in and out  with the Stage Manager at every rehearsal.  Thank you!

Rehearsal report # 1

What a GREAT group of people!

EXCELLENT etiquette -- everyone signed in with Jake; everyone said "Thank You" to their stage manager and to Kevin and I and everyone was prompt and focused.  SOooooooo impressed....what a great start!

We sang through the divisi parts in New Argentina  and the Requiem with the company ensemble.  We also worked through some of the recit  work with the Evas and The Mistress.  EVERYONE sounds amazing....

TAKE NOTE:

• FRIDAY, January 6th is a rehearsal for Featured Women ONLY

Fun Fact!: A recit  is a spoken and sung passage that falls out of the metre of a particular song.  It can both pre-cede or procede a major song of a work

The seniors; principal characters and crew leaders need to get bios to Mrs. Valaitis (please cc me as well) NO LATER than January 9th.





Take a look at the following bios for an idea of what a bio should look like:

John Smith (Actor #1) has been performing for local audiences for the last five years,  having won several awards including a Connecticut “Best Actor” prize for his portrayal of Richard Lionheart in THE LION IN WINTER at Long Wharf Theatre. Amongst his favorite roles: Demetrius in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, Ben Benjamin in GOD’S FAVORITE and Huck Finn in BIG RIVER. He would like to thank his parents for their support.

Or

Jane Smith (Actor #1) makes her debut on this stage. She has never performed before this production, but has really enjoyed the experience. Jane plays varsity soccer, sings in the folk combo MOCKERY OF BROCCOLI and has recently been working on writing her first screenplay.  She would like to thank the theatre family for welcoming her and hopes to learn more about acting in future shows.

Technician Example

John Smith (Lighting Technician) has played many roles behind the scenes over the last few years. He was Assistant Lighting Technician during last season’s CDA entry THE FOREIGNER, and he has served as Stage Manager for CHICAGO. He has enjoyed the chance to learn a new aspect of the Theatre and has enjoyed working with this cast.  He thanks Mr. Motes for this opportunity and his parents for their patience.

Again,  Thanks so much for everyone's time, talent and a TERRIFIC beginning!

 

Thank you!!

I really enjoyed meeting so many parents this evening.  Thank you all for filling out the TAPS contact forms and for being so receptive.  I appreciate your support as we go forward in the rehearsal process.


Thank you SO much for taking the time out on a cold night -- and I know I speak for Kevin when I tell you how much we are both looking forward to working with your kids. 


Can't wait for our first rehearsal tomorrow!

Rehearsal Calendar January

Here is an advanced copy of the January calendar.  The full calendar will be handed out at tonight's Parent Meeting. 

Happy New Year!

I hope this finds everyone well rested and looking forward to a great 2012.  The night before starting our first rehearsal week is one of my favorite times in the "life" of a show.   I try to spend the evening before the first rehearsal thinking positive thoughts about the company, the show, our rehearsal process and then spend time envisioning what the final product will be -- down to minute detail.  I have often found that this gives me a great road map of where I want the show to be on opening night and keeps me positive throughout the rehearsal process -- even when things are feeling hectic.  What are your traditions when starting a show?

I wanted to share with you all a couple of announcements/reminders:

• There is a mandatory parent meeting for all cast/crew leaders Tuesday (tomorrow) evening at 6pm. If your parent/guardian can not make the meeting, please have someone email me. There will be a TAPS meeting immediately following the parent meeting -- please consider asking your parents to attend the TAPS meeting...It would be great to have more folks helping out the great people who do so much for our productions.
• Rehearsal calendars will be posted on the Call Board on Tuesday -- and will be distributed to parents on Tuesday evening.
• OUR FIRST REHEARSAL is Wednesday, January 4th from 3:30 - 5pm for the full cast.  This will be a music rehearsal.  Please be sure to bring your binder and a pencil.
• Mr. Valley is NOT calling set crew for tech this Saturday.....Costume Crew is DEFINITELY called. Other crews TBA...check the theatre board
• Mrs. Sullivan and I pulled a bunch of clothing from our storage at the ABC house, and the Santacora family has loaned us some great vintage costume jewelry for the show.  Thank you so much!

Looking forward to seeing everyone!