Good morning and Happy Saturday!
Here's a few rehearsal and other updates you need to know:
1. Bios are due by end of day tomorrow. If you haven't already, submit it ASAP. You can find the link on our Hooverville page: http://thebiz-academy.com/hooverville
If you don't submit a bio, you won't be included in the program. Please don't forget to do this, and don't make us hunt you down!!!! If you need help, please reach out and let us know.
2. The head shot make up day is Monday, October 29th. If you did not have your head shot taken this week, you need to make sure you're there and ready by 6pm for your photo.
3. Speaking of Monday's rehearsal, this will be a time to come and get the review you need (and we ALL need review) from 6-8pm. If it's dance or blocking, we have you covered. We will be missing several cast members due to the Encores, but we will still be productive. The Costume Team will also be fitting people for NYC and Hooverville. Please make every effort to be there. If you have any questions, please let us know.
4. Order your show t-shirts by Oct 31st. No late orders will be accepted, unfortunately. The shirts will be in approximately 10 days after we place the order.
Order here: http://www.bizbackstageboosters.org/shop/
5. Tickets are selling for our first weekend very quickly! We've already sold almost 200 seats for our first three shows. Ask your friends and family to get their tickets online. Continue to promote the Family 4-pack through October 31st, and push that second weekend! Your word of mouth about the show is our best asset!
6. Many of you have asked me about Long Saturday, November 10th. We are flushing out those details with the band, the venue, and all of the pieces that need to fit in to place on that day. I will communicate everything you need need to know this week. Thank you in advance for your patience.
7. We are taking promo shots of the Orphans today (Saturday) at the end of rehearsal. No make up, and their hair should just be braided, ponytailed, or otherwise "messy" (which it will be after dancing)! Please make sure they have their shoes. We've chatted with the Orphans about wearing deodorant...so please make sure they apply, if needed! Thank you! :)
8. Promo shots for Miss Hannigan, Rooster, Lily, Bert Healy and the Boylan Sisters will be tomorrow during rehearsal. Please see the schedule below for more details. Bring your character shoes (women) or shoes you will be wearing in the show. Regular make up is fine for the women. Lily and the Boylans will be wigged. I will have wig caps for tomorrow, but you will need them for the show.
9. The Set Meeting is today at 1pm in the Pink Room. If you (or a family member/friend) is interested in helping with the set, please ask them to join us. Thank you!
10. The Orphan Sleepover - this is tentatively scheduled for the evening of Friday, November 2nd. It will begin at the conclusion of our all call rehearsal. Pick up will be 8am on Saturday morning, November 3rd. Additional details coming soon.
11. As I've mentioned in rehearsals, we do not have rehearsal time scheduled in to go back and re-teach choreography and vocals. Please practice and review the videos daily...especially my Orphan friends. Your dedication to learning the material is greatly appreciated by me. It is your job to find a friend to help you get plugged in to anything you may have missed.
12. We're getting to the point where it is unavoidable to have downtime during rehearsals. Please use this downtime to your advantage. Be practicing dances, running lines, getting help from Emily, checking in to make sure you're squared away with the Costume Team, doing the things to make sure you are in control and ready for the show.
13. If you are the head of a committee, please make sure that Aimee knows all of the people who are on your team, or any special thank yous you need to be put in the program. We do not want to miss anyone. Email her at: thebizacademyproductions@gmail.com.
13. SUNDAY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:This is a rough estimation of what I would like to accomplish. Obviously, as we learned Thursday, it is not an acutal science! Be patient and stick with me!
Vocal Room
2:00-2:55 - Bert and the Boylans - review and brush up the "Fully Dressed" dance with Emily
3:00-4:00 - Hannigan, Rooster, Lily - run lines and scenes together (Annie can join to run/review with Hannigan)
Studio
2:00-2:55 - Hannigan, Lily, Rooster - review and brush up Easy Street with Jeff and learn "Easy Street Reprise"
3:00-4:15 - Servant Ensemble - learn "You Won't Be an Orphan" with Emily
Run through "I Think I'm Gonna Like it Here"
4:20-5:30 - NYC Ensemble - Fix and put everything together with Jeff and Rachel
Pink Room
2:00-3:00 - Servant Ensemble blocking with Rachel - fixes in various places
3:00-4:00 - Hooverville Ensemble - review dance and blocking with Rachel
4:20-5:30 - Individual dance help available with Emily for those who might need it, Hannigan blocking discussion regarding some holes that need to be addressed with Rachel
*If you aren't needed until 3:00, you can arrive at that time - or before if you'd like to get there early. I've extended a few folks until 5:30pm. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Please contact me with specific questions.
THIS BLOG IS FOR CAST NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR ONLY. PLEASE VISIT THE ANNIE "HOOVERVILLE" PAGE ON THE BIZ ACADEMY WEBSITE FOR ALL OTHER PRODUCTION INFORMATION. THANK YOU!