Notes for Sunday April 13 + VIDEO SHOOT!

Hi everyone,

Sorry that this week's blog post is a couple of days late! We had a couple of unavoidable circumstances this week that pushed our meeting to this morning. But here's what we've got going on for this Sunday:

Full company called 1:15-5:00 (alto 2s are on snack duty). We will be working on little fixes for each of the pieces in WotEL and then after break we will do our first "stumble-through" of the whole show (off book!!!) with time for fixes after.

From 5:00-5:30 pm we'll be working on music for the April 27 church service, the IWK gig, and Music Monday. If you can't be present for any of these gigs you're welcome to leave at 5:00 pm.

Here's what you need to bring to rehearsal this Sunday:

• the usual: script, music, water bottle, pencil
• rehearsal costume: a long skirt (midi or maxi) if you have it; Xara shoes/gym slippers if you have them (you will be wearing gym slippers in the performance); an apron if you have one (doesn't matter what it looks like)
• rehearsal props: your letter, sheets/dishclothes, knitting

I also need two large wicker baskets for rehearsals - if anyone can bring one, let me know before Sunday!

Monday April 14 - Promotional Video Shoot!

Thank you to those of you who are able to be there on Monday evening. The details are:

• Monday April 14, 6-10 pm
• Alderney Landing Theatre - if you take the ferry to Dartmouth, the theatre is in the same building as the Dartmouth ferry terminal!
• To Bring: full Xara outfit (tunic, leggings, boots); stage makeup, hair products/accessories as needed, sheet music/scripts, water, a snack

The plan is to film two distinct sections:

1. Once everyone is fully dressed, we are going to get some shots of everyone doing their makeup/going over their scripts & music backstage. So you can feel free to arrive at 6 without your makeup and hair done as we can actually use the footage of you while you're getting ready! They have a nice backstage space there with fully lit mirrors etc.

2. Around 7pm we'll transition into the theatre. First we'll do some shots in different formations of the ensemble singing the last page of Uraren besotik (you'll be singing along to the March 23 recording that we'll have playing in the theatre). Then we'll try a few other formations/choreography/fun stuff. 

We'll make sure to take a break at some point in the evening so feel free to bring snacks!

We're super excited for this to be coming together!! The video should be ready by May 1.

Thanks everyone and see you Sunday!