Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Notes from April 17 Video


I'm having computer issues today.  I haven't been able to watch all of Act 1, but I will post what I can for now.

You’re probably noticing that I’m having a number of you step back after I had originally had you step forward.  After a good discussion, Mrs. Kluge has convinced me that it really is awkward to have you placed too forward in certain scenes.

Scene 1:  Taylor Sisters – take 2 steps back when addressing hostesses and impressing upon them the importance of their roles.  Hostesses – make sure your reactions show that you are impressed with your role!

Scene 2:  Don’t Say No has an overall nice look.  Tiny Tappers – we’re going to try having you do this barefoot.  We need to make sure that you’re tap shoes are waiting for you back at your seat and you’re able to get them back on in time for Scene 6.  (Will need a mom sitting with them)

Scene 3:  Gladys the Riveter, etc.  – I love it every time I see you guys make your pose

Scene 4:  Just a general note – I really appreciate how you all have taken it upon yourselves to get in your USO positions during the street scenes

Scene 5/6:  Taylor Sisters – Step back more so you’re addressing your USO people better
Michael:  Great delivery and inflections on your lines!  But, we lost some of them because you were behind the hostesses.  Let’s have you say all of your lines down stage in front of the hostesses.

Donald:  You can step forward a little more when you say ‘Get lost!’
(Thank you, Mrs. Conto, for making the badge holders!!)

Female agents – I guess I had never focused on this before, but I really like your background acting before the Kilroy song!

General note:  Just a reminder that if you find someone blocking you, remember to step out of it.

Hypnotism scene – I know I had wanted the chairs moved forward, but we need to move them back about 3 feet so it’s among your USO audience more.  We also need more reaction from the hostesses when Kilroy becomes a chicken.  Good reaction fellas, Mrs. King and Ruth.

Scene 15:  Sorry, but we’re going to do some more rearranging here.  (Please see Mrs. Green’s note at the video).  Taylor Sisters – we’re going to have you sit in the 3 chairs left front.  Interact more as you’re watching the song. 
James, Macy & Marie – When you enter, go to the right front table area – There might only be one chair available.  If there is, James can sit in it, and Macy & Marie can be on either side of him. 
Kilroy and your group – move a little over to the left.
Brendan – I can’t remember where we had placed you and your group – is it over by the radio booth?  (We could use people there if it isn’t)

General note on the curtain – we need to make sure not to trap anyone with the curtain. J

13 comments:

Angela said...

Is there an end in sight? The comments keep multiplying! *Wink, wink*.

wrhstheatrearts said...

Hmmm...if I think *really* hard, I could probably come up with another post, Angela. You're lucky that I'm too tired to think hard. ; )

Char, you read my mind about no tap shoes for Don't Say No. I did the fist-pump thing with a "Yesssssss!"

(I asked Lydia why she was walking so loudly there, and she said she had to take really big steps to make it to the middle in time. So, there was a reason behind it. No shoes will solve that perfectly.)

~ JLG

Hannah Bergmann said...

Ok!

Bailey said...

I like getting trapped by the curtain.....

Lindsey Schwahn said...

Whew, got through all the notes! Thank you do much, directors!

wrhstheatrearts said...

Well, Angela, I actually do have a few other things I should be posting about, plus there's notes for the Act 2 video, but I won't be getting those posted. And we'll be starting a whole new round tomorrow! ;)
CLS

Sarah Grace said...

I've read all of the blog posts ! Thankyou for all the notes...they really help !!!

Elisabeth Michael said...

I have read these and all the others.

Sarah Bergmann said...

Okay!!

Nick said...

Boughtons have read this one as well!

Anonymous said...

My mom wants her computer back! Hahaha!

Elena K. said...

Keep up the good work everyone!!

Just a reminder Con Brio is performing this Friday and Saturday at 7:00p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 in the New London High School. There are great Broadway selections including Newsies, Sweet Charity and Thirteen. No tickets required.

Meridian said...

Ok!