February 27th

All Cast/Crew/Scene Work arrive at school at 11:00 a.m.

We will complete costumes-run scene work...... Run show.

Curtain calls?

Hm...Maybe....

Tuesday February 23 Notes!

2/13/16

Costumes are very nice

Act 1

Courtney-Sell it! Pat the chair-

***Sam/Maddy-specially folded newspaper-please work on this for Saturday’s run!!!

Mattie-stay focused-stay on stage-make sure to run off of the stage at the end.

Maddy-other side of Sam

Ethan/Bella-make a bit more fun of one another

“When you grow up”-very good

FORGOT TO REMOVE THE FRUIT???
Make sure Record player is plugged!
Sam-don’t look at daughter-stay forward

Sam-Don’t look at Ethan

Sam-“concentrate on that hymn” front

Sam-more front when you talk about Ms. Kelly-Don’t turn head away from audience

Ethan-smile at your Mom when you Dad is talking about your mother

My mother!-it is not so sad!!!

Sam-walk out with your son-with your arm on his shoulder

Caitlin-really nice reading of the paper

Caitlin-ring the bell with more indignation

Maddy-more front

Maddy-“yes Mrs.” Wait a moment-you just got yelled at-then clear the  table

FRUIT BOWL?

Mia-good smirk

Mia- a bit more front/really good being sassy/obnoxious

Aniya-you look great-you don’t have to be too quiet

Emily-Carolyn-more panicked-Caroline? They need to be said differently-(riding lessons-front) Pause-then move

Charlie-good peeking through the kitchen door

Charlie-really nice “Michael” tonight

Aniya-really nice

Ethan-nice-good note taking-good choice of sitting-really works well with the other scene

Actors-stay in the set

Michael-very nice pitching in

Aniya-when you leave can you fix the flowers on the side table SL

Ethan-remember to stay in on place-looking at audience-just look a bit confused-

If Roberta brings out the wrong glass-that is ok

Two maids-with Avery/Annie and Roberta-Party Scene

Laura-good kid sadness when you leave

Laura-nice change of cups (pink vs. blue)

Henry-nice

James-great high voice

Avery-very nice smile when talking to the children

Kids-not too strong when the dialogue is going on (ice cream chant is fine)

Mattie-good “mother”

Evan-take the mask off your face-try it for a moment-but then decide you want it on a different way

 Kids-maybe sing happy birthday in a little bit higher register?

Winkie-more front-maybe play with your hair during the party

James-“stop doing what”-higher voice

Kids- not too much –“oooh” you are in trouble-I don’t think you are really noticing what is going on-kids are more interested in the party

Mattie-perhaps skip to your seat-you are happy

Mattie you leave first-then Michael and Avery take a moment to look at each other and then exit

Annie/Roberta-Clear off Table

Steven-nice watch looking-don’t turn your head

Ethan-nice “I don’t want anything…”

Watch dishes noise when exiting stage

Steven/Ethan really good connection tonight

Steven/Ethan-just cheat a bit more-not so much profile

Sean-a little louder

Sean-nice job being a carpenter

Sean-you can climb back under the table –with your back to the audience

that is ok-more natural

Maggie-more front-we are losing your face

Maggie-wait for Sean and leave together

Charlie/Maria-walk slower-give her a moment to look at the room

Sean-water pitcher-pour some water in the glasses

Remember turkey comments need to represent the time period

Maria-very nice “isn’t that nice” to Sean- take a moment-voice a little higher

Maria-very nice “remembering”

Sean-don’t block Steven when singing

Very nice scene tonight-brought tears to my eyes when you sang-beautiful moment-I was very moved

Ladies-walk Maria slower

Maggie “I know it”-heartfelt

MUSIC-Representing the times of the play-Charlie-could you make a play list that we can use before the play and during intermission?

Don’t forget-Lights on Trees

Act II

Avery-Great costume

CREW-if someone is talking then please tell me

Ethan-jacket over the arm of chair

Tea/sugar/creamer-needs to be filled. Teaspoons-Mia you need to get them

Mia-don’t move too much

Ethan-get up slower when don walks in

Aniya-thank you for watching and supporting actors

BACKSTAGE NOISE TOO MUCH

Sam-more front

Sam-great stance-look at mother a bit more

Michael-please wait a moment while the blue tea set is starting to be cleared away

Maria-more front-Especially at the tale end of the scene-WE need to review this before run on Saturday

Emily-volume-Charlie a bit louder too

Emily/Charlie-nice work

Actors: bring something quiet to do during run!

Emily-more front when you say “it’s a woman”

Charlie-your glasses need to be filled-watch how you carry them (end of scene)

Maria-come in -don’t wait too long

I like seeing the maids working during the scene

Caitlin you could be the “head” of the servants

Isabelle/Henry-volume

Kids-relationships???  What are they?

Kids rarely sit at a table getting along perfectly-you need some type of inside annoyances/or jokes that go on at the table

Isabelle-do you want to do your homework?  Are you concerned about your father?

Charlie wait to move-let Steven motion to the chair “I’ll sit here” then get the chair for him.

Steven-slow down a bit-you are older-

Steven-need a pen-a nice one

Steven-placement of cane-give it to your son????

Lights need to change ever so slightly-

Cast-DON’T TALK DURING AVERY”S MONOLOGUE off stage

Folks, You have an excellent show!  Sell tickets!!!!

Here we go!!!!

Congratulations!

Costume Update!!!!

Hi all,

I am costuming The Dining Room.  If your sons should have any of the following items, could you please ecourage them to bring these items to rehearsal on Sunday, February 21st, so that I may determine if they will work for their characters. They are welcome to bring the items back home if they should need them before “tech” week (the week of the performances).  If they do so, I ask that they bring the items back to the school the Sunday of tech week.

Clothing items to bring to rehearsal on Sunday, February 21 (if you have them)

All male characters:

1. kakis (pants) and/or brown, navy blue or grey pants (dress or business casual pants) – if you have kakis and dress pants, please bring both;

2. suit jackets or blazers;  

3. button-down, collared  dress shirts (light blue, white, or cream);

4. brown or black leather-style shoes.

Male characters that are children: nicer shorts (no sport shorts or shorts with cargo pockets); keds or vans style sneakers (blue or white).

Michael McGettigan and Sean Cahill:  navy, white, cream, grey, or green polo-style shirt (short sleeve, usually cotton or cotton-blend, collared).

If your child does not have a needed item from the above list, I will try my best to procure the items at no cost to you. If I cannot find the items from various theatre groups, I will contact you early next week.

For tech week (week of March  6), please have your child bring in an approriate pair(s) of colored socks for the costumes – in most cases these will be dark or tan dress socks.  I will let you child know what color I prefer before tech week.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Thanks for your help,

Heather

The Dining Room Update!

      
February 20th
Crew: 11:30-1:30 
Cast: 1:00 p.m.
1:30-4:00 p.m. Run Show
February 21st
11:30-12:30 ALL SCENE WORK
12:30-3:30 p.m. Run Show
February 23rd
7:15-9:15 p.m.
Run Show
February 27th/Lights
11:30-12:30 p.m. Scene Work
12:30-4:30 p.m. Run Show

February 28th
No Rehearsal!

March 1st/2nd/Lights
7:15-9:30 p.m.
Run Show
March 5th/Lights
10:00-1:00 p.m. Recording Session
Honors Chorale
2:00-5:30 p.m. Run Show
March 6th
11:30-12:30 p.m. Scene Work
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Run Show

March 7th-March 9th
Tech Week
5:30 p.m. Call Time
7:00 p.m. Run Show!!!

March 11
Theater Arts ShowCase
Cheltenham Art Center 
3:30 p.m.

March 10, 11, 12 
The Dining Room
Call Time: 5:15 p.m.

March 13th
Cheltenham Art Center Performance
2:30 p.m.

February 17th Notes

The Dining Room

February 17, 2016

Note:

All maids need to be ready to help scene changes throughout the play.

Act 1

Courtney-volume

Mattie-too side/cheat a bit more

Maddie-set the places away from scene

Sean-“I might”

Sean/Mattie-nice scene-good energy

Maddie-Volume-pick a pose and stay with it.

Ethan-nice “little kid” movements

Bella-good energy

Children-perhaps “slouch” a bit-so father can say “sit up straight”.

Annie-more volume in each scene

Ethan- a little more proud when you say “Ms. Kelly”

Caitlin-good “cheating” towards the audience.  Maybe a little more volume.

Ethan, leave the room first.

**Remember to bring in Newspapers/small props that you can get on our own.

Alicia-very nice contained anger-even more?

Annie-volume

Caitlin-more volume-especially when you talk about the eggs.  Thank you for staying in one place when you say your last lines.

Emily-maybe move on the chair at the end of the table-before Mia enters.

Mia-great “smirk”

Emily-volume-be a little more assertive in your tone

“Fine then…go” be more like a controlling parent.

Mia-very nice teen-angst

Emily-be front when you say-and look what happened to St. Joan

Emily-really nice work!!!!

Aniya-find a little more humor in what Michael says in the beginning-“upchuck”.

Maybe do some polishing on the table-so we can see your reactions.

Charlie-nice “little kid” energy.  Feel more desperation when you ask “why are you leaving?”

Aniya-volume

Ethan-we need “things” for you to do-perhaps move closer to Adam?

Ethan-you need to be taking notes as well.  Maybe try “out” a chair?  See if it feels comfortable being in the living room?

Aniya-push the chairs back in before you leave.

Ethan-just listen to what Adam says-don’t mimic with your hands-this information is all new to you-so you wouldn’t know how to draw an image in the air?

Adam-nice job being outside.

Ethan-no need to move your hands-perhaps take notes while Adam is talking?  I do like that you are trying new things-that is what good actors do.

Adam-nice Architect characterizations this evening!!!

Adam-when talking about your father-maybe try not sitting so comfortably in the choir.

Ethan-you could be taking notes as Adam is telling his story.

Avery-wait to see that Yusra has no chair-then get the chair.

James-love what your reaction is after you hear there is no “cake”

Avery-perhaps make your comments about coming in to the room-closer to the door.

Mike-we need to hear that you came through a door-use stage door?

Laura, James, Henry, Evan, Mattie-good job-try making noise before you enter as J suggested.

Avery-“Judy knows everything” more sarcasm.  They want ice cream-that’s a funny line.

Mattie-“mom” so funny

Mike-more front while you are standing stage right

Avery-“start singing” check out the kids-make sure they are focused-then talk to Mike.

Mike/Avery-perhaps a little more urgency when you crass the stage-so you are in a mini-conspiracy. Volume

Mike-you need to hold Avery’s hand in return.

Mike-go for the kiss-don’t wait to be interrupted.

Kids-please clear the table as you leave-take all party goods.  Avery clean space too.

Ethan-make sure you use the correct entrance-not the stage curtains.

Ali-good energy

Steven-maybe a little more front-cheat a bit more.

Ethan/Steven-very nice scene!

Steven-don’t drop the end of your lines

Ethan-very nice end of scene.  Nice sulking.

Sean-good choices-maybe sit taller-when you are checking out the chair.

Ali-last line-louder.

Sean-bring in the tool belt by Saturday

Maggie-good laugh-can to be a bit more and higher in pitch?  A nervous laugh.

Sean-good re-clued-renewed.

Maggie/Sean-a little louder when under the table

Sean-when you make a mistake-no vocables (hums, ohs)-go to the next line

Maggie-a little more front towards the end of the scene.

Sean/Maggie-nice work!

Alicia help re-set the table

Ya’ll forgot to enter singing!!!!

Sean/Maggie come out with items-perhaps Alicia continue bringing in items.

Steven/Sean-nice response to the turkey

Alicia-do not block Maggie-lean back in chair

**Lines-focus for Saturday

Charlie-bring your guys more in a circle in circle

Sean-step back-don’t block Steven

Steven-put arm on Sean’s shoulder while singing second verse.

Maggie-“I’m with you”-maybe a bit more serious.

Act 2

*re-set chairs between acts

Avery-nice “teen” characterizations

Alicia-don’t drop your lines-don’t rush them too much

Alicia/Avery-very nice moment of silence while you both took a drink.

Alicia-watch your back as you say your last lines

Mia- a little more intimacy-“when can I see you again”-More panic with “lord, help us”

Sam-“wanted to surprise you’”-perhaps a bit more of a dig towards your mother.

Sam-watch back-cheat more

Sam-Volume

Sam-you need to be a bit more upset-use movement to show that energy

Mike-please get the camera gear you need by Saturday.

*Annie/Dora/Aggie-should help set the table-between scenes.

Mike-when you make a mistake-don’t say anything-even during a rehearsal.

Maria-you can be even more stern and upset towards to the end of the scene.

Maria-“Anthropological Balls”-maybe go towards Michael with the butter knife?

LINES-get used to figuring our HOW to get out of a problem-lines dropped/wrong props-that is live theater.

Emily-more volume

Emily-use emotions as you say your words-you know your dad will be disappointed with you.  When you ask him to stay-be tentative.

Charlie-watch downstage hand-don’t block your face.

Emily-Volume-your character is freaking out-she has no place to live.

Adam-good energy

Kids-perhaps react a bit more to the news that you are hearing-be inquisitive.

Henry-volume/say your lines to the audience

Maria-stay connected to Adam.

Bella-“Daddy” more upset

Henry-more gallant-“can I go”?

Adam-even more serious about “I may be seriously hurt”-that makes it more comical.

Bertha-react to Adam.  Keep eyes focused.

Maria-even more concern throughout the scene.

Henry-volume

Maria-say “Ivanhoe” full front. Maybe a little more panic during the scene.

Steven-more volume.  As you walk-maybe take a look at the window (which is the fourth wall)

*Chairs should be a bit angled towards one another.*

We need an obituary-

Steven-“doesn’t obligate” that’s a joke-there are hidden jokes throughout this scene. “brief” good-you got that pun-this is a great scene-serious and charming all in one. “Good.  I’ll write you in”-another pun.

Good job getting out of a line drop.

Charlie-“yes Pop” perhaps touch his arm-not the chair.

Very nice end of scene-very touching.

Charlie-great re-setting of set.

All Maids-need to re-set table before the end of the scene.

Annie-Volume

Avery-really very nice work here!

Madison/Avery-get out from behind the table-why so far away?

Bring the scene closer together.

The Dining Room Language Update

Dear Cast/Crew,

We are on our way-the home stretch towards a very busy, but fruitful weekend.

NO Scripts starting Wednesday.  Go with your instincts, listen and react-be inventive and new.

From now on: Be quiet and NO PHONES! 

Not even in the hallways.  Get used to this practice-it is a distraction and keeps many of you from being in the "moment" and
supportive of the process, and to your fellow performers.

Mr. Roller likes our choice of play and is supportive of the scenes we are performing. His request is to take out the one expletive 
that is used in some scenes.

Please find another word and share it with me.

Thank you for your energy and time.  We hope to have most props by this weekend. Bring your own newspapers and small items that you are able to procure on your own.

ADS?  I need all first  Ads by Wednesday evening.

Take Care,

Lys

The Dining Room Update

Dear Friends,

Rehearsals will now be updated weekly.  The "remind.com" will be your most updated source.

Here is the game plan as of now:

Today:
February 13th 11:00-when we are done
RUN ENTIRE SHOW
(Off Book)
February 14th-A well needed day of rest.  No rehearsal.
February 17th
7:15-
RUN SHOW
J will be here.
February 20th
11:30-12:30 ALL SCENE WORK (OFF BOOK)
12:30-4:00 p.m. Run Show
February 21st
11:30-12:30 ALL SCENE WORK
12:30-4:00 p.m. Run Show
February 23rd/24th
7:15-9:15 p.m.
Run Show
February 27th/Lights
11:30-12:30 p.m. Scene Work
12:30-4:30 p.m. Run Show

February 28th
No Rehearsal!

March 1st/2nd/Lights
7:15-9:30 p.m.
Run Show
March 5th/Lights
10:00-1:00 p.m. Recording Session
Honors Chorale
2:00-5:30 p.m. Run Show
March 6th
11:30-12:30 p.m. Scene Work
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Run Show

March 7th-March 9th
Tech Week
5:30 p.m. Call Time
7:00 p.m. Run Show!!!

March 11
Theater Arts ShowCase
Cheltenham Art Center 
3:30 p.m.

March 10, 11, 12 
The Dining Room
Call Time: 5:15 p.m.

March 13th
Cheltenham Art Center Performance
2:30 p.m.

The Dining Room Ad Drive

In order to get everyone motivated to getting in ads, we are offering a $50 visa gift card to the cast member that raises the most money from ads! Please keep them coming! We still need to raise a lot more money! Thanks everyone!!!

The Dining Room Update

Tuesday February 9
Painting tonight!!
Come and help if you are not called!!! 7:00 p.m.

7:15-7:45 Old Lady/Family-music

8:00-9:00

Sally/Arthur

Father, Boy, Girl, Annie, Mother

Paul/Margery

Helen/Sara

Chris/Kate/Gordon

Grandfather/Nick/Dora

Harvey/Dick

Wednesday Feb. 10
w J
7:15-8:00 p.m.
Meg/Jim
Arthur/Sally
Birthday Party
8:00-8:30
Aunt Harriet/Tony
8:30-9:15 p.m.
Old Lady/Family-off book

Saturday February 6th Update

Hello Everyone,

This Saturday J will be working with specific scenes for 25 minutes (give or take) at a time.  
Only attend the time (s) designated for your scenes.  No one else will be permitted in the auditorium.  There was just too much noise and distraction at our last rehearsal.

If you are not on time-you will have forfeited your time to work.

Bring lunch if you need to.  

Saturday February 6th
11:30-12:00  Nick/Grandfather/Dora 
12:00-12:30  Paul/Margery
12:30-1:00    Standish and Family
1:00-1:30      Old Lady and Family
1:30-2:00     Helen/Sara, Ellie/Howard
2:00-2:30     The Birthday Party Scene
2:30-3:00     Sally/Arthur, Ellie/Howard
3:00-3:30     Aunt Harriet/Tony

Sunday February 7th 
As stated in schedule