Just a few quick notes tonight -
You guys have all been working so hard and you're doing a great job! We're almost there! We Can Do It!
A general note:
We need to have the standing mike down as low as it goes in the first Act 1 (for Tiny Tappers and Harmony Brothers) and back up high again for Act 2. Is there someone who would be willing to be in charge of setting it up for each act?
Also, I meant to check this but I forgot. Did we lose our masking tape mark for where people should stand when they're in the middle, where the chairs should go and where the riveters should start? It seemed like everyone was more forward again. But I could have been mistaken. I'll have to check that.
During Jitterbug - the hostesses were off in getting into position when you separate. You need to get into your position faster. And be sure to look at the audience as you're moving across the floor, not at the other dancers. And SMILE!
Harmony Brothers - Move closer together when you play your song. Cluster around the microphone.
G-men and Taylor Sisters - you seemed to be off on your lines. Go over your scripts for your scene together.
Floyd & Betty - Talk to each other (or at least pretend to)! :)
We need a coat for Professor Sullivan to give to Ruth. I've totally been missing this one the whole while. It might be possible to use one of the trench coats.
Scene 12 background people - remember - not too complicated poses for when you're frozen and don't actually speak to each other. Just pretend to talk.
Guys who are hypnotized - Can you put the chairs back when you're done? It's awkward for the Taylor Sisters to have to do it and also get in their spots.
MP's - Remember to talk to the audience! You were talking into the curtains a few times again. Be sure to go over your lines again, too.
Again in Slap That Jukebox - be sure you're looking out at the audience and not at each other.
Erin - Perfect timing in starting the conversation after the song. Most of the action was over, but there were still a few people on stage.
Mrs Kluge discussed this after rehearsal today, but just to remind Carl, Leo & Floyd to back up a little during Never Gonna Give Up, so there's more room for the girls to be seen. Also, I'd like to see you guys reacting more to the girls dancing - they're winning you over to their point of view with the determination in their dancing! (James & Brendan - you're doing a good job)
Just as another reminder - not so noisy and don't bump against the curtains when you're offstage! Especially during the interrogation scene!
Harmony Brothers: Before Hey America, you should all exit off the stage on the left side and then go out the door to get into position. Don't go to the right side of the stage and don't jump off the stage, please.
Tiny Tappers - you can get up a little sooner and surround Kitty faster. Move in around as she's saying "The Fuhrer will give me a medal". Grace, you can say your part as soon as everyone's around her.
That's it for now. Everyone - try to get a couple of good nights' sleep. Take Vitamin C. Wash your hands often. Take care of yourselves!
Added: We'll try to work on Jitterbug Saturday Night at about 11 on Thursday. Some of you might have to miss it, but we'll just do the best we can There might also be some time to work on a few other dances after that.
12 comments:
No looking at partners when dancing? Sheesh, way to start rejection issues! Kidding, kidding ;). We don't want to spit on each other either, now do we?
Oh, and I will be responsible for the micophone! Let me make a note of that...Thanks, Mrs. Steuwer!
Okay - to clarify what I meant about not looking at each other. When the dancers are in groups and supposed to be facing the audience - I saw several of them looking at each other instead. I wasn't very clear about that :)
And thanks for volunteering to do the microphone, too!!
Sleep does sound delightful! Thanks for the notes Mrs. Stewer.
I'm practically bouncing off the walls in excitment and exhaustion!
And I think the tape was moved...but I wasn't paying much attention either. =)
Thanks! I can be assistant microphone manager since I've got to readjust it anyway for "We'll Meet Again."
Read the notes!
Can't wait ! I'm getting all hyper already...;)
Ok...Look at the audience more. Not your partner. Just one little thing, though. Would it be alright if we looked at our partner during the jitterbug sat. night song when we have to kick in between legs ? Is that ok ? lol! We wouldn't want any broken shins or ankles ;)
Thanks, Bailey! What would I do without you? ;)
Ok! I cannot wait until we start performing! And I'm so excited that we did the bowing order!! Everything is going a lot smoother, I think. As each second goes by, I'm getting more and more excited!!
I agree with Sarah about the broken (or bruised!) shins and ankles, but I think practicing the song a few times tomorrow will help. It still doesn't seem as energetic as it could be, although it was much better than last week.
I just noticed that I mispelled your name! I am so sorry, Mrs. Steuwer!
Okay sounds good! =)
Post a Comment