If you're having trouble viewing the calendar (and I don't know why it's giving some of you problems: it looks the same as always on my end), here's the schedule for the week:
TUESDAY
3:30-4 Joe Hardy gives a makeup lesson! All called: bring anything you already own (sponges/wedges, makeup base, etc. Don't buy anything new: bring what you have.)
4-4:40 finish #3: Hanna and men
4:45-5:30 block dialogue pp. 38-39 (Dan, Olga, Sylvaine, Praskowia, Cascada, St. B, Kromov, Bog, Pritsch, Zeta. We'll start at the end to be sure we get the guy's parts done.)
5:30-6:30 Cam and Valencienne block #11
5:30-6:30 dance rehearsal: Hanna and Danilo
THURSDAY
3:30-5:30 block Act II finale (Han, Dan, Cam, Val, Zeta, Njeg until 4: all called starting at 4)
5:30-6:30 block dialogue pp. 45-6 and pp. 70-1 (with duet following): Han and Dan
FRIDAY
2:30-3:30 block last scene: all called
3:30-5:30 finish anything we haven't touched including dialogue p. 35 (top: Zeta, Njeg, Han and Dan): possible dance rehearsal
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Opera this week
Darlings, this week we finish blocking the opera. Remember that your off-book deadline is a week from tomorrow, October 22. That's also the first day in the theatre, and we'll start filling in any gaps with choreography, deeper character work, etc. Please know that I won't expect perfection on that first day. If, however, it's clear you have NO idea where to go and what you're supposed to be singing, and if you're still singing wrong notes, you WILL be penalized in your final grade. Check blocking now if you're confused. Fix any wrong notes. Don't miss rehearsal. Plan ahead!
And remember that I push you so that you will succeed. Love y'all madly...
And remember that I push you so that you will succeed. Love y'all madly...
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Tuesday Opera Rehearsal
Folks, please check the schedule for today's call. We'll take it very easy today...little singing, mostly dialogue and "traffic" (who goes where and when). Thanks for your work last night!
Friday, October 5, 2012
Opera notes
Hi folks, thanks so much for your work today. I hope you had as much fun as I did! You're on the way to creating a lot of interest on stage, and I commend you on your energy, flexibility, and willingness to work. Keep it up!
I forgot to mention that you are all hereby allowed to have haircuts. In fact, you are encouraged to do so before Tuesday's choir concert! Our 1950s dress for the opera will work just fine with modern hair, and I'd actually like to see your haircuts within a week so no one looks freshly snipped come opening night.
Remember that rehearsal begins at 5:30 Monday night. Only Emma and Mike are excused until they get out of class: everyone else, you've indicated that time is free so you're expected to be there. We should have an hour to eat after the dress rehearsal, and if time gets tight between rehearsals, just grab a sandwich or something and I'll give you break time to eat. I'd rather start on time no matter what and give you a break, than start late and end late.
Love y'all madly!
I forgot to mention that you are all hereby allowed to have haircuts. In fact, you are encouraged to do so before Tuesday's choir concert! Our 1950s dress for the opera will work just fine with modern hair, and I'd actually like to see your haircuts within a week so no one looks freshly snipped come opening night.
Remember that rehearsal begins at 5:30 Monday night. Only Emma and Mike are excused until they get out of class: everyone else, you've indicated that time is free so you're expected to be there. We should have an hour to eat after the dress rehearsal, and if time gets tight between rehearsals, just grab a sandwich or something and I'll give you break time to eat. I'd rather start on time no matter what and give you a break, than start late and end late.
Love y'all madly!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Question of the Day
Is there anything I am doing, consciously or unconsciously, that is unwanted or unneeded?
This was the question that Jim Brody suggested we ask ourselves during our constructive rest. I confess it's a question that can and has been useful to me throughout the day, not just during my rest. Unwanted? Biting my lip when I'm stressed. Unneeded? Clenching my right thumb when I type. Unwanted? Stressing over things I can't control. Unneeded? That half a candy bar I ate last night when I was already full. The list is actually pretty long, and can extend to unhelpful thought patterns. But I can change them...both my thoughts and my actions.
Asking and answering the question can a gold mine of discovery if you can look at it that way.
This was the question that Jim Brody suggested we ask ourselves during our constructive rest. I confess it's a question that can and has been useful to me throughout the day, not just during my rest. Unwanted? Biting my lip when I'm stressed. Unneeded? Clenching my right thumb when I type. Unwanted? Stressing over things I can't control. Unneeded? That half a candy bar I ate last night when I was already full. The list is actually pretty long, and can extend to unhelpful thought patterns. But I can change them...both my thoughts and my actions.
Asking and answering the question can a gold mine of discovery if you can look at it that way.
Next SNATS meeting 10/17
Folks, with Fall Break and my recital travels coming up, our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 17 at 4:30. If you can look into sponsors for our T-shirts over break, that might give us a starting place for our meeting. I'll have something for our listening/viewing pleasure, but let's be sure to do some quick business too. As always, feel free to bring your lunch/dinner or let me know if you want to dip into SNATS savings for pizza. We certainly have $20 for that if you want! Spread the word.
Enjoy the fall weather...I sure am!
Monday, October 1, 2012
SNATS bake sale tomorrow
Our bake sale will be tomorrow, Tuesday October 2. Check out the Facebook event and sign up to either bake something or work the table! Thanks.
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