In many ways it seems like auditions were just yesterday, but they also seem like a lifetime ago. I can't believe we are already two weeks in to the rehearsal process!
The orphans have been bonding while working hard on music and blocking...and we've had Miss Hannigan and Lt. Ward join us along the way. I'm looking forward to next weekend when our full Ensemble rehearsals get started. I'm excited to add everyone to the mix!
A few important reminders:
1. Please make sure you have signed up for our REMIND texting system by texing @anniebiz to 81010 on your phone. We had an issue this week where the start of rehearsal had to be delayed by 30 minutes due to a car not starting. This method is the quickest and easiest way to communicate with everyone when changes happen. Thank you in advance!
2. Bugsy Malone, Jr. opens this weekend at Danville High School. I am planning to go to the show TOMORROW - Sunday, September 23rd at 3pm. I will be in the lobby at 2:45pm for anyone who would like to join our Annie group and sit together. If you are dropping off a kiddo, please do not send your child in to DHS unattended. Please check in with me so that we can confirm pick up details. Ticket prices are $8 Youth, $10 Senior, $12 Adult. I hope to see you there!
3. The Heritage Festival Parade is next Saturday, September 29th. The Biz Boosters have invited our cast to represent The Biz and walk in the parade. Aimee sent out an email this week regarding parade details. The parade begins at 10:00am (we will need to arrive earlier to be ready) and originates and ends at Kingsway Christian Church. The parade is usually completed by 12noon. I hope that you can join the fun! Please RSVP to confirm your attendance by emailing me at lurvelyrachel@gmail.com or texting me at 317-995-2161. I would like to confirm who will be able to attend.
In addition, I am ordering these shirts for the OPRHANS to wear in the parade and for other promotional opportunities between now and the show. I am hopeful that they will arrive THIS Friday. Keep your fingers crossed!!!! I am covering the cost, however, if you would like to reimburse me, they are $7 each.
4. VOLUNTEERS! I am looking for someone to volunteer to help with Sets. We need to get started on this aspect of the show in order to not be down to a time crunch. :) If you know of anyone who is handy and might be interested, please let me know. We have access to the Orphan beds and some other pieces...but there will be some other things we will need to make/construct.
5. ENSEMBLE LISTS have been posted since the rehearsal schedule went up. If you have questions about your Ensemble assignment, please go here: https://tinyurl.com/annielists. These may change a slight bit as we tweak things and Jeff may add/adjust things here or there. Please go with the flow and be as flexible as possible. I promise I will always respect your time and give cast members as many opportunities as possible.
6. The REHEARSAL SCHEDULE is a work in progress document. We will make you aware of changes as they happen, but please note that small changes will occur as we move through the next 8 weeks. I will do my best to keep them minimal, and I hope I have created a schedule that will allow us to accomplish what we need to do in the time allotted. I know that several of you are missing rehearsals due to Fall Break and other scheduled conflicts. We have time built in to catch up, so just stay diligent and find a partner who can help fill you in when you miss.
7. ORPHANS, please make sure you are practicing your music at home! I have uploaded the files for you to reference. You can find the files HERE. Remember our trouble spots: "Ooo" to the 3 part harmony chord in "Hard Knock Life" and measure 78 in "Fully Dressed (Children)". We have a vocal and blocking review on Sunday, so please BE READY!
In addition, I have asked all of the Orphans to create a name (if they don't have one in the script), and a back story. Please encourage your Orphan to work on this! Here are a few I have received! Pretty awesome!!!!
THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR WORK AND SUPPORT! SEE YOU SOON!
Rachel :)