Last nights run was what we expected ..... a few just going through the moves without any real performance ..... we now have to step up a gear and start going for it!
This time next week (& I'm typing this Thursday Morning) we will have had 2 performances ... it is not far off! and it is vital that everyone now looks at their moves & words before tomorrow and turns up at 8pm @ Wickham Halls ready to give 110% to the rehearsal.
It will be an amazing show / experience, the principals are marvelous (I've still got that tingle going down my back!) and the company as a whole will be great.
Thanks for all the hard work so far ... just a bit more needed!
Thanks ... see ya Friday @ Wickham Halls!
Kevin x
Thursday, 31 May 2007
Tuesday, 29 May 2007
Sounds Good!
Worthwhile music brush up rehearsal I think we all agree ... a few of those lost harmonies re-discovered (and found for the first time for some)
Top BBQ as well! thanks to Lucy and all the cooks!
See you all on Wednesday for a faultless run!
Kevin
Top BBQ as well! thanks to Lucy and all the cooks!
See you all on Wednesday for a faultless run!
Kevin
Monday, 28 May 2007
It's Raining
Looking forward to the BBQ this afternoon, despite the forcast ......!
Yesterday went very well, despite the missing persons ..... does anyone ever put rehearsals in their diaries at the beginning of the rehearsal period ... it's obvious that on the final Sunday we will have a rehearsal .,..... and the schedules were given out at the beginning ....
It's all looking excellent ... just a bit of tidying up needed, and the all important Music Rehearsal today ... ALL ARE NEEDED!
See ya later, in your wellies ..
Kevin xx
Yesterday went very well, despite the missing persons ..... does anyone ever put rehearsals in their diaries at the beginning of the rehearsal period ... it's obvious that on the final Sunday we will have a rehearsal .,..... and the schedules were given out at the beginning ....
It's all looking excellent ... just a bit of tidying up needed, and the all important Music Rehearsal today ... ALL ARE NEEDED!
See ya later, in your wellies ..
Kevin xx
Friday, 25 May 2007
"Gonna Be Good!"
Production meeting last night, with Maggie, Alan, James & Ivan to finalise the timing for scene changes, flying (scenery & persons), lighting cues, sound cues, mike plot, sound effects, Whizz bangs .... etc .... It is a very busy show, but will be AMAZING ....
We may need some volunteers the Saturday before, to collect some bits ... can you please check your diaries .......
Oh, and slight costume change for the Wedding at the end .... all Ladies, after The Glory Of Me are going to remain in thier choir robes for the wedding scene ... Men, it is as originally planned, you will have your single-breasted dinner suits on under the robes and just loose the robes for the wedding scene ....
I'll run through this again on Sunday ('cos I'm picking up the robes from DAODS on Sunday morning!)
Oooooooooh I love this lovely show!
Kevin
We may need some volunteers the Saturday before, to collect some bits ... can you please check your diaries .......
Oh, and slight costume change for the Wedding at the end .... all Ladies, after The Glory Of Me are going to remain in thier choir robes for the wedding scene ... Men, it is as originally planned, you will have your single-breasted dinner suits on under the robes and just loose the robes for the wedding scene ....
I'll run through this again on Sunday ('cos I'm picking up the robes from DAODS on Sunday morning!)
Oooooooooh I love this lovely show!
Kevin
Thursday, 24 May 2007
4 to go!
Four more rehearsals to go ........ then we are in the theatre.
As shouted, sorry ... as said last night, next Monday (as well as the BBQ) we will have a Singing / Music rehearsal with a bit of movement ..... ALL are needed ...
Costumes are arriving and looking good, and it's all coming together.
The first time we will have a full cast (100% attendance) will be the Sunday tech/dress !
Keep selling, Learning & Dancing, it's going to be FAB
Kevin x
As shouted, sorry ... as said last night, next Monday (as well as the BBQ) we will have a Singing / Music rehearsal with a bit of movement ..... ALL are needed ...
Costumes are arriving and looking good, and it's all coming together.
The first time we will have a full cast (100% attendance) will be the Sunday tech/dress !
Keep selling, Learning & Dancing, it's going to be FAB
Kevin x
Tuesday, 22 May 2007
Phew, it's here!
Another worry to tick off the list .... Jonathan's red 50's suit has arrived, and It Fits!!! (isn't Ebay a wonderful thing!)
We tidied a few bits up last night, going over the scenes that didn't flow as the should have in the Sunday Run ..... Anthony is getting better at the kissing ... I think the practise has done him the world of good!
Wednesday will be bits .... but ALL are needed, plus we will be doing a couple more publicity shots ... so, please comb your hair!
It's getting to that exciting stage .. pulling all the bits together ... Ooooooo I Love It!
Kevin x
We tidied a few bits up last night, going over the scenes that didn't flow as the should have in the Sunday Run ..... Anthony is getting better at the kissing ... I think the practise has done him the world of good!
Wednesday will be bits .... but ALL are needed, plus we will be doing a couple more publicity shots ... so, please comb your hair!
It's getting to that exciting stage .. pulling all the bits together ... Ooooooo I Love It!
Kevin x
Monday, 21 May 2007
Nearly there!
Sunday run was good ..... thank you to all those who have had a word learning blitz! and hurry up & get on with it for the few who haven't!
Tickets still need a push!
Work is going on behind the scenes while rehearsals plough on, the flying & pyrotechnics are going to be spectacular .... more Bangs and flashes than firework night!
James is doing his magic with the lighting design & the stage crew are working out how to move the huge set on & off in 5 seconds ...and how to motorise a bath with Daryl & Fidel in it! .... It Can Be Done!
Monday (today)and Wednesday is more tidying up bits that need it .... including getting the men on for the Dance With Devil scene ....
Keep selling and don't forget to tell Vickie F when you are going down to the Churchill to hand out the leaflets .... it should be at least 2 each performance, but the more the merrier!
Learn & Sell, Learn & Sell, Learn & Sell.........
Kevin x
Tickets still need a push!
Work is going on behind the scenes while rehearsals plough on, the flying & pyrotechnics are going to be spectacular .... more Bangs and flashes than firework night!
James is doing his magic with the lighting design & the stage crew are working out how to move the huge set on & off in 5 seconds ...and how to motorise a bath with Daryl & Fidel in it! .... It Can Be Done!
Monday (today)and Wednesday is more tidying up bits that need it .... including getting the men on for the Dance With Devil scene ....
Keep selling and don't forget to tell Vickie F when you are going down to the Churchill to hand out the leaflets .... it should be at least 2 each performance, but the more the merrier!
Learn & Sell, Learn & Sell, Learn & Sell.........
Kevin x
Thursday, 17 May 2007
A plea from the heart (and wallet!)
Now we are getting somewhere!
If only the tickets would start to sell!
With only 2 ½ weeks to go we all (and I mean ALL) have to push every ticket and sell this spectacular show. Can everybody think of at least one radio programme, television show, publication, newsletter or anything else to write to publicising The Witches Of Eastwick ….. We have 4 or 5 press releases that have been prepared on several aspects of the show, plus a few press photos which can be sent, giving a taster of the show. If everyone in the show can write of email one or two publications advertising this Fab Show, by the process of numbers, something must be published (?). So, please put your thinking caps on & contact me to send to you a press release & photo … kevin.gauntlett@thackraywilliams.com Do it NOW Please.
We must ALL make an effort and not leave it to the usual 2 or 3 to sell!
Moan / Plea over …… It’s looking good, lets sell it!
Kevin x
If only the tickets would start to sell!
With only 2 ½ weeks to go we all (and I mean ALL) have to push every ticket and sell this spectacular show. Can everybody think of at least one radio programme, television show, publication, newsletter or anything else to write to publicising The Witches Of Eastwick ….. We have 4 or 5 press releases that have been prepared on several aspects of the show, plus a few press photos which can be sent, giving a taster of the show. If everyone in the show can write of email one or two publications advertising this Fab Show, by the process of numbers, something must be published (?). So, please put your thinking caps on & contact me to send to you a press release & photo … kevin.gauntlett@thackraywilliams.com Do it NOW Please.
We must ALL make an effort and not leave it to the usual 2 or 3 to sell!
Moan / Plea over …… It’s looking good, lets sell it!
Kevin x
Monday, 14 May 2007
Onward & Upward!
A few poorly people today … but we ploughed on tidying up the bits that went a bit awry in yesterdays run. We had a long debate concerning a hat stand …. And hope the audience will get the point …..
Ticket sales are still a big problem and we all have to give them a push. Everyone must make an effort and not leave it to the usual few! Please tell everyone how spectacular it will be, and how they cannot miss this show.
See ya Wednesday (@ 8pm)
Kevin x
Ticket sales are still a big problem and we all have to give them a push. Everyone must make an effort and not leave it to the usual few! Please tell everyone how spectacular it will be, and how they cannot miss this show.
See ya Wednesday (@ 8pm)
Kevin x
Sunday, 13 May 2007
Well, we got through it, with relatively few stumbles. A few were missing, which was a shame .... but with only 3 weeks to go let's hope the attendance will be 100%!
Still a few words to be learnt but on the whole it looks great ..... the first run is always a good measure as it tells me what is in need of a tidy-up or slight re-think, and gives the cast an idea of what it's all about as well as what you have to do before the opening night!.
Wednesday will be a tidy-up night as well as setting the Who's Bests and the next Sunday another run!
Another quick reminder that Bank Holiday Monday 28th May is a full rehearsal ... for Full Company (it's the week before the show!)
Oh, and don't forget to keep pushing the tickets!
Yours, encouraged
Kevin x
Still a few words to be learnt but on the whole it looks great ..... the first run is always a good measure as it tells me what is in need of a tidy-up or slight re-think, and gives the cast an idea of what it's all about as well as what you have to do before the opening night!.
Wednesday will be a tidy-up night as well as setting the Who's Bests and the next Sunday another run!
Another quick reminder that Bank Holiday Monday 28th May is a full rehearsal ... for Full Company (it's the week before the show!)
Oh, and don't forget to keep pushing the tickets!
Yours, encouraged
Kevin x
Thursday, 10 May 2007
A really good rehearsal last night ... and thank you to those who have obviously done some homework on words & harmonies! It's sounding great ... but there is still a long way to go both on & off stage.
Tickets still need a big push ..... as well as the advertising space sales .... Graham needs to know asap if you have any interested advertisers / sponsors so he can allow room in the programme .. so please make an effort and chase those who were thinking about it!
Sunday is a run, starting at 2:30 pm sharp at Wickham Halls .... should be good ... with the dancers & men called earlier at 1:30 ....
We are nearly all set now, just a couple of linking bits and the Who's Bests at the end .... It Is Going To Be FAB!!!
See ya Saturday at the Ball (Horns & tails optional!)
and then Sunday
Kevin xx
ps Let's have some comments / banter please
Tickets still need a big push ..... as well as the advertising space sales .... Graham needs to know asap if you have any interested advertisers / sponsors so he can allow room in the programme .. so please make an effort and chase those who were thinking about it!
Sunday is a run, starting at 2:30 pm sharp at Wickham Halls .... should be good ... with the dancers & men called earlier at 1:30 ....
We are nearly all set now, just a couple of linking bits and the Who's Bests at the end .... It Is Going To Be FAB!!!
See ya Saturday at the Ball (Horns & tails optional!)
and then Sunday
Kevin xx
ps Let's have some comments / banter please
A really good rehearsal last nigh ... and thank you to those who have obviously done some homework on words & harmonies! It's sounding great ... but there is still a long way to go both on & off stage.
Tickets still need a big push ..... as well as the advertising space sales .... Graham needs to know asap if you have any interested advertisers / sponsors so he can allow room in the programme .. so please make an effort and chase those who were thinking about it!
Sunday is a run, starting at 2:30 pm sharp at Wickham Halls .... should be good ... with the dancers & men called earlier at 1:30 ....
We are nearly all set now, just a couple of linking bits and the Who's Bests at the end .... It Is Going To Be FAB!!!
See ya Saturday at the Ball (Horns & tails optional!)
and then Sunday
Kevin xx
ps Let's have some comments / banter please
Tickets still need a big push ..... as well as the advertising space sales .... Graham needs to know asap if you have any interested advertisers / sponsors so he can allow room in the programme .. so please make an effort and chase those who were thinking about it!
Sunday is a run, starting at 2:30 pm sharp at Wickham Halls .... should be good ... with the dancers & men called earlier at 1:30 ....
We are nearly all set now, just a couple of linking bits and the Who's Bests at the end .... It Is Going To Be FAB!!!
See ya Saturday at the Ball (Horns & tails optional!)
and then Sunday
Kevin xx
ps Let's have some comments / banter please
Monday, 7 May 2007
Bank holiday weekend has come and gone, with rehearsals taking place for some on the Sunday (principal run) & Monday (Principal tidy up and the odd new scene) & all is looking good.
Our stage Management team were also there to ensure the smooth running of the scene changes ... it's gonna be tight in a couple of places .... but I'm sure it will be fine! (It should be a doddle after Titanic!!!)
Wednesday is bits and pieces including Glory Of Me & Wedding .... so, in the words of Sukie "Words, Words, Words....."
Kevin xx
PS see the revealing shots on the Websites Eastwick page ... that should sell a few tickets!
Our stage Management team were also there to ensure the smooth running of the scene changes ... it's gonna be tight in a couple of places .... but I'm sure it will be fine! (It should be a doddle after Titanic!!!)
Wednesday is bits and pieces including Glory Of Me & Wedding .... so, in the words of Sukie "Words, Words, Words....."
Kevin xx
PS see the revealing shots on the Websites Eastwick page ... that should sell a few tickets!
Thursday, 3 May 2007
Despite the justified moans last night about words, it was a good rehearsal ... the set numbers of Act I are looking good and Act II just needs a bit of a push, but, to be fair, it hasn't had as much rehearsal.
With regard to the Words, apologies to those who had made the effort to learn them, as there were certainly a number who obviously had poured over their books since last week ... it's everyone else who now have to raise their game!
The costume hunt has come up trumps, we have found the Gospel Robes .... from Dartford Operatic Society who acquired them for their production earlier this year .... it maybe that we will have to add a few (because of our numbers) but that particular panic is over!
This Sunday is a Principal run starting at 2 at Wickham Halls, everyone is welcome to come & watch ...you may want to see exactly what this show is all about!.... I promise you, you will not be disappointed! Then next Monday I want to brush up & set the missing bits and need the 5 fishwives (Sheila, Jacqui, Josie, Kerry and Liz) who have a couple of linking scenes and crossovers in Act I ... that will start at 8 at WTC Th 62.
Thanks again and please, don't forget, everyone has a mission to sell 10 tickets by next Wednesday ... John is waiting for your call! 020 8462 5824.
Kevin x
With regard to the Words, apologies to those who had made the effort to learn them, as there were certainly a number who obviously had poured over their books since last week ... it's everyone else who now have to raise their game!
The costume hunt has come up trumps, we have found the Gospel Robes .... from Dartford Operatic Society who acquired them for their production earlier this year .... it maybe that we will have to add a few (because of our numbers) but that particular panic is over!
This Sunday is a Principal run starting at 2 at Wickham Halls, everyone is welcome to come & watch ...you may want to see exactly what this show is all about!.... I promise you, you will not be disappointed! Then next Monday I want to brush up & set the missing bits and need the 5 fishwives (Sheila, Jacqui, Josie, Kerry and Liz) who have a couple of linking scenes and crossovers in Act I ... that will start at 8 at WTC Th 62.
Thanks again and please, don't forget, everyone has a mission to sell 10 tickets by next Wednesday ... John is waiting for your call! 020 8462 5824.
Kevin x
Tuesday, 1 May 2007
Good rehearsal last night which included setting the Little Girl bits … with the little girls, setting the Wedding and Darryl’s death and some Cello Coaching for Jo / Jane from a student from Langley Park School ….. Jo now knows how to hold a cello between her legs and the art of stroking it ….. I’m sure she’ll demonstrate to anyone if they ask!
The Publicity Machines are now churning and if anyone can think of a publication that needs a bit of Witches info (trade paper, organisation Newsletter, Works Notice board … ANYWHERE) let us know & we can supply an article, poster, photo or anything to fit the bill … Anything to sell them tickets!!
See you Wednesday at the club for a FULL rehearsal Starting at 8!
Kevin xx
The Publicity Machines are now churning and if anyone can think of a publication that needs a bit of Witches info (trade paper, organisation Newsletter, Works Notice board … ANYWHERE) let us know & we can supply an article, poster, photo or anything to fit the bill … Anything to sell them tickets!!
See you Wednesday at the club for a FULL rehearsal Starting at 8!
Kevin xx
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