We are currently in the midst of tech weekend for our 2010 opening musical - THE WIZARD OF OZ. On Saturday, we worked on flying in the morning - with the two flying monkeys - and then tested microphones and started a tech run at 1 p.m. that didn't end until 6:45 p.m. However, we worked through all of the problem spots, and hope to clean them up today (Sunday) in order to move into dress rehearsal in a good place. Today, we had an actor rehearsal this afternoon where we ran the show with just acting, singing and dancing - no tech elements - and I'm writing this blog after dinner while we're doing the hair and makeup workshop and then we'll move into the tech run around 6 p.m. I will try to update with more information early this week.
Ticket sales have picked up, but there are very few shows that are "sold out" so join the fun and come support MCT and our talented volunteers - Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from 10-5:30 p.m. or you can check our website
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
WIZARD stumble thru
On Sunday afternoon, we did a "stumble thru" of the whole show - started at the beginning and went through every scene, song and dance in order. It's an important step in the process for the actors, who need to learn how their individual part fits into the overall whole of the show. We definitely had many stumbles on Sunday, but I feel that this will be a learning experience for everyone involved. We move upstairs to the stage tonight to adjust the entrances, blocking and dances to the spacing on the stage - should be interesting.
We are still in need of volunteers to help us build the sets and costumes for this show. We are working every night from 6-9 p.m. in both the set shop and the costume shop - no experience required. We start technical rehearsals on Thursday.
We are still in need of volunteers to help us build the sets and costumes for this show. We are working every night from 6-9 p.m. in both the set shop and the costume shop - no experience required. We start technical rehearsals on Thursday.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Wizard Update - Monday, January 18th
Rehearsals have been going well - the cast is learning the songs, dances and blocking, and now we have to get the cast off-book and doing the show without their scripts in hand. The real test will be Sunday afternoon when we do a "stumble thru" of the whole show. At this rehearsal, we'll learn where the problem spots are located and what needs to be worked on before the technical and dress rehearsals.
This past weekend, we did some "guerilla marketing" of the show. On Saturday afternoon, we dressed up Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and the Lion in the costume rental shop costumes and went to the mall, HEB and Target. We didn't talk, sing or perform - they just walked around, let people take pictures and handed them a brochure (if asked). It's our hope that this and other events like it will get people thinking about the show and planning to attend.
The Box Office is now filling member reservations for the show. If you're a 2010 member of MCT, you can make a reservation - non-members can not make a reservation until Monday, February 8, 2010. To purchase a membership, visit our website and click on the link to 2010 memberships - they start for as little as $85 for the season.
This past weekend, we did some "guerilla marketing" of the show. On Saturday afternoon, we dressed up Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and the Lion in the costume rental shop costumes and went to the mall, HEB and Target. We didn't talk, sing or perform - they just walked around, let people take pictures and handed them a brochure (if asked). It's our hope that this and other events like it will get people thinking about the show and planning to attend.
The Box Office is now filling member reservations for the show. If you're a 2010 member of MCT, you can make a reservation - non-members can not make a reservation until Monday, February 8, 2010. To purchase a membership, visit our website and click on the link to 2010 memberships - they start for as little as $85 for the season.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wizard of Oz - First Week
We are getting close to the end of the first week of rehearsals for our 2010 opening musical - THE WIZARD OF OZ. Early rehearsals are both fun and anxious. There's none of the pressure of later rehearsals when the show is about to open and you're wondering if it's all going to come together. Rather, it's fun to start to develop a character and have the cast get to know each other. As a director, the early rehearsals are a little strange - I'm always wondering if my blocking on the page is going to translate into something that works on the stage - certainly, changes are made and the actors are allowed to bring their own interpretation of the character into the process.
After Saturday morning's rehearsal with the Munchkins, all of Act One will be blocked - by the end of next week, we'll have blocked all of Act Two and be into reviewing scenes, songs and choreography. On January 24th (prior to the Annual Meeting) we're going to do a "stumble thru" of the whole show to see where we stand on everything, and then we'll start the process of moving the show upstairs.
Right now, the crew is working on painting and creating props and scenery upstairs - they work during the day (for anyone who can come by) but they also have work calls on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6-9 p.m. - come join the fun!
After Saturday morning's rehearsal with the Munchkins, all of Act One will be blocked - by the end of next week, we'll have blocked all of Act Two and be into reviewing scenes, songs and choreography. On January 24th (prior to the Annual Meeting) we're going to do a "stumble thru" of the whole show to see where we stand on everything, and then we'll start the process of moving the show upstairs.
Right now, the crew is working on painting and creating props and scenery upstairs - they work during the day (for anyone who can come by) but they also have work calls on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6-9 p.m. - come join the fun!
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