Rehearsal Notes - October 15

Stig In, Lucia, Stig In - Video

Process in, starting on right foot, one step per measure - eye contact with each other. Move to the following mixed scattered locations. Arrive by the end of the first verse.

First 4 measures of Verse 2, move to a circle (all facing towards the audience)

Measures 5 - 8 of Verse 2, stay in the circle formation.

Measures 9-12 of Verse 2, move to double diamond formation

Measures 13 - 16 of Verse 2, hold in the double diamond formation

Measures 17 - 22 of Verse 2, move to two line formation :

Measures 1 - 4 of Verse 3, move to double V formation :

Measures 5 - 8 of Verse 3, hold in the double V formation.

Measures 9 - 12 of Verse 3, move to four line formation :

Measures 13 - 16 of Verse 3, hold in 4-line formation

Measures 17 - 22 Move apart into a mixed scattered formation.

Rehearsal Notes - October 1

Sure on This Shining Night

Video

Begin in a clump, in the following lines.

From stage right to stage left, row 1 in the front then rows 2, 3 & 4

Row 1 - Rachael, Rowan, Hayley, Anna S, Katelyn, Charlotte

Row 2 - Talisa, Maiti, Laycie, Morgandy, Mackenzie C, Raquel

Row 3 - Molly, Georgia, Morgan, Leah, Katie, Kate

Row 4 - Theresa, Gabrielle, Mack H, Anna C, Sarah

Measure 1

“Kelp” movement on the downbeat (drift out from the clump, then return)

Measure 2 - 4

Expand to four-line formation, make sure to be in between the two people in front of you

Measures 5 - 9 (when you start singing)

Rows trade places (rows 2 & 4 move forward, rows 1 & 3 move back)

Measures 10 - 12 (when you start singing)

Pivot 45˚on left foot to face downstage right

Measures 13 - 14

Two steps back (right foot, then left foot - leave the right foot forward)  - Think about the wind pulling you back and then pushing you forward (but gently and kindly!)

Measures 15 - 16

Then two steps forward (onto right foot, then left foot forward, then feet together)

Measures 17 - 18

Pivot to face forward

Measures 19 - 20

Drift to a clump in the middle of the stage, maintaining your lines

Measure 21

Kelp movement

Measure 22 - 25

Drift to four-line formation (where you just came from)

Measure 26 - 27

Rows trade places (to return to original locations, from measure 2)

Winter’s Night

NOTE - THIS PIECE IS TO BE MEMORIZED FOR NEXT WEEK

Two-bar phrases on page 2

Four-bar phrases when you are singing text “Vai-ja na”

Altos, when you have sustained notes please stagger-breathe

**Every time you see a “la” it is a TYPO and should be “ja” - in fact the only words are “Vai-ja na & no” Anything else is wrong!**

Stig In Lucia, Stig In

NOTE - THIS PIECE IS TO BE MEMORIZED FOR NEXT WEEK

Christina will provide a recording of herself speaking the Swedish text.

Link to running blocking notes - these will always be the most up-to-date version of blocking.

Link to snack schedule!

** Note: Christina has created a Spotify playlist called "The Girl Who Stole the Sun" which contains recordings for all of the songs in the middle section of the show for your reference. Search and enjoy! **

Rehearsal Notes - March 28

O Vos Omnes - video

Mm 1 - 18 Sitting and singing and looking at Angustias.

Mm 19 - 25 “SI (cut)” - Right hand reach toward Angustias, “DO” left hand grab right hand and “SI (milis)” bring it to your chest (right hand in a fist, left hand flat on top). The action should start when your part begins singing.

Mm 26 - 28 Hands come out as if they are floating on water just lower than boob height

Mm 29 - 31 Wring out the washcloth three times (right hand wrings forward first), your hands will get closer together as you do this action. Lots of tension in your hands.

Mm 32 - 35 Drop your left hand to your left thigh and bring your right hand to your heart. Move when you sing.

Mm 36 - 53 Sitting and singing and looking at Angustias.

54 - End Same actions as Mm 19 - 35, but now that Martirio has entered some of the focus will shift to her.

Virita Criosa 4

Mm 1 - 16 Move to new Gallery positions with purposeful energy

Mm 131 - 136 Look at one another as if you are plotting to intervene in the action.

Mm 137 - 138 Look over your downstage shoulder toward Bernarda (in the balcony)

Mm 139 - 144 Look at one another as if you are plotting to intervene in the action.

Mm 145 - 146 Look over your downstage shoulder toward Bernarda (in the balcony)

Mm 147 - 150 Watch the Servant enter and watch the movement score that occurs

Mm 151 - 154 Gallery slowly stand up starting with upstage chairs.

Mm 155 - 159 Adela enters. Lean upstage, hands on the shoulder of the person next to you, starting with people who are furthest upstage. Fade away on the last note.

 

Rehearsal Notes March 6

End of Cancion de jinete

During the scene following Cancion de jinete :

Gallery holds relaxed watching position after Poncia says “dressed in sequins.” Shift energy inward, more interest in what is being said.

Adela: “They are forgiven everything” - Sit back

Amelia: “To be born a woman is the greatest punishment” - Look at one another

Magdalena: “Even our eyes aren’t our own” - Look down

Poncia: “They are turning the corner” - Look straight ahead

Martirio: “No, I’ve heard it other nights” - look at each other

Martirio: “Amelia” - lean forward

Virita Criosa 2 - Video

Mm 1 - 16 Angustias slowly enters (“Where is my photo of Pepe?”). Gallery stands, beginning with the people who are farthest upstage. Direct energy toward the centre of the stage.

Mm 41 - 56 Poncia, Magdalena & Adela enter. Gallery drift to three groups.  

group 1 (Stage Right) : Kallie, Carolyn, Georgia, Leah, Brianna, Rachael

group 2 (upstage centre) : Mackenzie, Paige, Grace, Sydney, Nikki, Joanna

group 3 (Stage Left) : Tenille, Jordyn, Julia, Sara, Talisa, Krystal

Mm 57 - 60 Gallery lean in toward each other, curious about what is happening.

Mm 61 - 72 Bernarda appears behind the screen. Middle group of Gallery split in the centre and join the other two groups. Bernarda choreo. Gallery’s reaction is fearful, holding on to one another.

Mm 73 - 88 Poncia enters with the photo. Bernarda hits Martirio with her stick. Every two measures, starting with measure 73 (then 75, then 77) Gallery makes one move at a time to form a blockade in front of the sisters. There will be 8 moves in total. Look at Bernarda as you move.

Remain where you are for Bernarda’s rant.

Virita Criosa 3 - Video

Mm 9 - 16 (hummed, piano) Move to formation

Mm 89 - 90 Slowly turn heads to look upstage

Mm 91 - 92 Slowly turn heads to look downstage

Mm 93 - 94 Slowly turn heads to look upstage

Mm 95 - 98 Slowly turn back to face centre

Mm 99 - Stillness

100 - 101 Slowly turn to face upstage, connect physically with the people on either side (domino effect starting with Carolyn, Grace & Jessica)

102 - Return to facing centre, drop hands

Mm 103 - 128 Repetitive movement for Altos (begins with a sympathetic feeling, but over the course of the section you lose your empathy for Bernarda) Sopranos shift movements three or four times in the section

Mm 129 - 130 All movement stop, shift gaze to look at Poncia. Keep Christina in your peripheral vision for the cut off.

Rehearsal Notes - February 21

Act 2 Scene 1

After Las Amarillas, Adela hides behind the screen. On Magdalena’s line, Gallery returns to seats (nearest seat possible) - Servant goes behind the screen.

Gallery - choose a “watching” position, which you will hold throughout the following scene. When Poncia says “You mean for Pepe el Romano”, shift to a new position and then hold until Cancion de jinete.

Cancion de jinete - Video

First three systems (mm 1 - 10)

• Gallery stand up at the beginning of the piece. Sisters & Servant come from behind the screen to join the Gallery.
• Team Adela move to sit on the floor in front of Adela.
• Gallery move to be in a two group formation behind Adela (Kallie, Leah & Sara in the front)

Mm 11 - 16 First position & hold

Mm 17 - 22 Second position & hold

Mm 23 - 26 Third position & hold

On the repeat of measures 11 - 26, three new positions on the same measures.

Mm 27 - 28 Team Adela stands, Gallery return to a neutral standing position

Mm 29 - 34 Gallery spreads out, sort of in a double U formation

Stumblethrough Video - Act 1 through Act 2 Sc.1 (end of Cancion de jinete)

Reminder, all videos can be found here.

All blocking notes can be found here

Rehearsal Notes - February 14

La Luna Asoma

FYI - I have numbered the measures for ease of identifying when choreography happens. I recommend you do the same ;-)

Mm 1 - Martirio & Amelia team enter and meet in the centre, downstage

Mm 6 - Magdalena team stands, Martirio & Amelia teams turn to look. Adela team moves to the chairs that are upstage in the Gallery

Mm 11-12 - Adela enters, and her team joins her. Everyone else turns to look at Adela in her green dress.

Mm 12 - 17 Individual actions in sister teams (see video)

After Mm 17, there is a break for text

After text, come back in with singing at Mm 18.

Mm 18 Adela team moves forward

Mm 19 Magdalena, Martirio & Amelia teams move forward

Mm 20 All teams part to leave space for Servant’s entrance upstage

Mm 21 Excited energy (Pepe is coming!)

End of piece : Scurry to the Gallery (closest available seats), Team Adela stay in place until others are seated and then return to the Gallery

Virita Criosa Part 1 (REPEAT) - Act 1 Scene 5

Mm 1 - 4 Watch Angustias enter

Mm 5 - 8 Angustias team join Angustias, Gallery right hand on heart, left hand on thigh, pushing with both hands

Mm 9 - 12 Gallery lean in, hands crossed on thighs (“Oh, this is interesting…”)

Mm 13 - 16 Gallery shift uncomfortably in seats

Mm 17 - 20 Gallery remains still while Team Angustias has movement

Mm 21 - 24 Bernarda movement score. Gallery grab at one another for support

Mm 25 - 28 Gallery stands

Mm 29 - 32 Scandalized reaction from the Gallery

Mm 33 - 36 Angustias wipes off her makeup, Gallery watches her.

Mm 37 - 40 Poncia crosses to join Angustias. Gallery returns to sitting, team Angustias rejoin Gallery, Sisters remain standing ready to enter.

ACT 2 SCENE 1

While the text is being spoken, Gallery stands one by one to move to two-line formation across the back of the stage.

Las Amarillas

Mm 1 - 4 Focus is on Angustias

Mm 5 - 36 Gallery observes as the sisters do a movement score (yay! musical chairs!)

Mm 37 - 45 Everyone leans in towards Poncia. On the “percolate” section, Gallery can look at one another.

Mm 46 - 50 Gallery leans back to standing, sisters have a movement score

Mm 51 - 59 Gallery fills in the space behind the sisters, walk on the claps. Sisters and Poncia can start clapping in this section.

Mm 60 - 63 Everyone turns to face the audience

Mm 64 - End Everyone turns back to face the centre. Drop hands immediately after the final clap, not too abruptly.

Sorry, no video of Las Amarillas - my iPad was apparently too full to record any more than 30 seconds…. Grrr...