Tech Week Update!

Hi everyone,

We wanted to give you an update about our tech week schedule and how the week is going to work! Please note that some things are subject to change, but hopefully this should be the plan that we are able to stick to for the week. Note that we are at Alderney Landing Theatre for every day of tech week including Sunday November 20.

Sunday November 20, 5-9 pm
The first hour of this rehearsal will be for getting into the theatre, figuring out final costume and prop elements and getting settled. From 6-9pm we will be marking through the show with the platforms in place to get used to the space. We will also be doing all sound levels for the show on this evening.

Monday November 21, 6-10pm
This rehearsal will be used for lighting specials only, so only the following people are called:

Jennette, Joanna, Colleen, Sid, Dan, Natasha, Georgia, Mackenzie, Morgan, Jordyn, Leah, Alan, Jenny, Clare

Not everyone listed above will be needed for the entire rehearsal - we will release a detailed schedule for this evening in the lead up to tech week.

Tuesday November 22, 6-10pm 
Full company called for cue-to-cue rehearsal.

Wednesday November 23, 6-10pm
Full company called for dress rehearsal.

Thursday November 24, 6pm call, 7:30 pm show

Friday November 25, 6pm call, 7:30pm show

Saturday November 26, 1pm call, 2:30pm show, 6pm call, 7:30pm show
We will take a dinner break on Saturday between the two shows (approximately 4-6pm). We must strike the show after the final evening performance, so be prepared to budget some time for clearing out your belongings, removing any garbage, and returning the dressing room space to clean and tidy.

Some Things to Know About Alderney

• There are two entrances. One is the main entrance by the staircase/glass elevator in the hallway connecting the ferry terminal and the market space. This entrance is only available before 5pm on weekdays. After 5pm the gate is drawn and locked. If you arrive at the theatre after 5pm, you will have to use the side entrance. There is an exterior staircase right outside the market doors adjacent to the NSLC/Craig Gallery. Go up the stairs and the door at the top will take you into the backstage of the theatre.
• Throughout the week, you may leave belongings in the theatre as we will be the only people in there. HOWEVER please do not leave garbage or food laying around, and please keep the dressing rooms very tidy.
• There will be someone from Xara at the theatre every day of tech week starting mid-afternoon. You are welcome to arrive before the 6pm call and get settled/eat dinner/start preparing for the rehearsal or show.
• There is a microwave and a fridge onsite that you can use to store food for the week. Again, please be tidy and clean any dishes.
• You will be assigned a dressing room at the beginning of the week by Erin. Please keep all of your belongings in that dressing room and keep the hallways clear.

Tech Week Etiquette

As you can imagine, this is a busy week and we have a lot to do to make things go smoothly. We are asking everyone to be professional and respectful. This means not talking while you are on stage, staying focused in rehearsal, and being flexible and able to adapt if things have to change as we work through something in the space. We will do our absolute best to make the process as efficient and fun as we can, and ask only the same from all of you. It also extends to taking care of the dressing rooms and stage space, being very gentle and mindful with your costume elements, and being kind and considerate to everyone around you. If we are all compassionate and helpful to one another, it will make for a beautiful and fun week!