I hope you all enjoyed a marvelous Thanksgiving with your loved ones. I was thinking of you all yesterday, and you each were included on my gratitude list. I count this show as one of the biggest blessings in my theatre "career"...and that is because of the cast, crew, volunteers, supporters, everyone associated with the show. It's hard to believe we're down to the last two performances. I am getting emotional writing about it - let alone if I had to talk about it!!!! Let's just say, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE ALL OF YOU TONIGHT!
We cannot get in the school until 5:30pm tonight!
CALL TIME = 5:30 mic'd, 6:00 everyone else!
A couple of important action items for you:
1. "Light Up Danville" is tonight. What does this mean to you? This means the Danville Town Square will have traffic tonight. We talked to the authorities, and only 3 sides of the Town Square are closed. HOWEVER, it may be SLOW! Please plan ahead and allow a little extra time to get to the High School.
DIRECTIONS TO AVOID THE SQUARE (thanks to Sharon Wright): Turn right at the Walmart stoplight on Rockville/36 and then take the 3rd exit (left) at roundabout on to Old 36 and right on Terry Kirtley Blvd (road just past hospital) and turn left into Sycamore, straight at stop sign and then left at next stop (I can’t remember if it’s marked 50 or Columbia there!). Take Columbia to Cross St and turn left - you will be past the square when you get to Main Street. Then turn right to continue to High School.
2. STRIKE is tomorrow (Saturday) after the show. What does this mean? This means EVERYONE is required to pitch in, clean up, and help break down the sets, props, costumes, etc. ALL HANDS ON DECK! We have to get out of the school quickly and efficiently. So, please greet your guests in a timely manner and head back to the auditorium to begin the process. Sets, Costumes, Props, Production Team will all have a checklist in place. Remember - "See a need, fill a need!" Please DO NOT leave until you check out with a member of the Production Team. THANK YOU for helping. We need all of you!
3. Cast Party is Sunday. Don't miss it! 2:00-5:00 in the Pink Room at The Biz!!!! There will be FOOD, CRAFTS, KARAOKE, FUN, HAPPINESS, and LOVE shared by ALL! Thank you to Susan Burt and Amy Hoffer for organizing/planning. If you haven't RSVP'd and paid your $5 per person, please see them and do so!
4. Promote, Promote, Promote! It is NEVER too late to continue to invite folks to attend the show! Pre-sale tickets are lower (as I would expect) for tonight and Saturday. We have 129 pre-sale tonight and 106 pre-sale tomorrow. I expect a TON at the door. However, I want to bring in the crowds! Please encourage, invite, and share our wonderful show.
5. Photo Links! We were fortunate enough to have 3 FABULOUS photographers shooting our show. THANK YOU to AJ, Jena, and Ricardo. I can't believe how talented these three are! Pics of everyone! I LOVE IT! Here are the links for you to access them and share! Please give your photog credit when you do!
AJ: https://photos.google.com/
Jena: https://www.dropbox.com/home/Annie%20Pics%202018%20(low%20res)
Ricardo: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FAHDiXlKk7amNOmZN7sk0dQ9019BtzHr?fbclid=IwAR0QCidug7eyldj2-fR_w61_N_b4BijK7CPYfZY8A_dpsrVHchwa3ZI5uXA
6. Last but not least! Take some time today to review your material. Lines, songs, dances! Since we didn't have a pick up rehearsal, we want to make sure everything is as fresh tonight for our audience as it was on Opening Night!
Remember to be present, stay diligent, and BRING THE ENERGY. I can't wait to see all of you SHINE again!
If you took anything home over the week that you need for costumes or the show - DON'T FORGET to bring it back with you tonight.
SEE YOU SOOOOOOOOOON!
xo-Rach