Midsummer rehearsals are going fantastic!
Each one gets better than the rest-a big highlight this week was the mechanicals. Their reading of Pyramus and Thisbee is going to bring down the house.
We are working on two upcoming fundraisers for the show:
The first is a classic bar party coming up at the start of November. This will be our kick off party-get the postcards out, mingle with friends, all in all-get excited for the show.
The second (and this is the bug party) is A Midsummer Slumber Party! It will be a sneak peak of the show and a chance to hang out in pj's with the cast and crew of Midsummer. We will be playing movies, have s'mores, and all around a good time.
A reminder that WEDNESDAY-MYSTERY PLAYS OPENS! Check out www.secrettheatre.com for details.
Best, Katherine
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
MidSummer and Mystery Plays
Midsummer is off and running! We have had a great first 3 rehearsals-the fairies, mechanicals, and lovers are well on the way to making an amazing show!
I love when my Job is easy.
A special thank you to Tim Cox who has been on top of the marketing plan-really helping me get the word about this show out to the public. We are looking to have lots of publicity-interviews, articles, parties, anything to let people know WE ARE HERE! It's rare that Shakespeare is done well-this is going to be one of those occasions.
In other news-We are looking to have two fundraisers for the show: a basic bar party to get the hype started and a Sleepover. Thats right-a Midsummer Night's Sleepover. We are going to watch movies, have raffles, drinks, good food, and pjs.
And if you are looking for a good show next week check out The Mystery Plays at The Secret Theater. Jeff Crosley is the director and he has a great cast. The play is comprised of two one-acts-both involve spooky stories. Check out www.SecretTheatre.com for tickets.
I love when my Job is easy.
A special thank you to Tim Cox who has been on top of the marketing plan-really helping me get the word about this show out to the public. We are looking to have lots of publicity-interviews, articles, parties, anything to let people know WE ARE HERE! It's rare that Shakespeare is done well-this is going to be one of those occasions.
In other news-We are looking to have two fundraisers for the show: a basic bar party to get the hype started and a Sleepover. Thats right-a Midsummer Night's Sleepover. We are going to watch movies, have raffles, drinks, good food, and pjs.
And if you are looking for a good show next week check out The Mystery Plays at The Secret Theater. Jeff Crosley is the director and he has a great cast. The play is comprised of two one-acts-both involve spooky stories. Check out www.SecretTheatre.com for tickets.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Finally after non stop working I am taking a short break to see my family in Michigan. I arrived this morning on an early flight and will be here until Monday the 12th at noon.
THe goal for this break is to rest up before I get back to Mid Summer, Misunderstanding and prep for January shows.
In other news-one of my yorkies has a little cast that weighs more than she does-its the cutest thing ever.
Katherine
THe goal for this break is to rest up before I get back to Mid Summer, Misunderstanding and prep for January shows.
In other news-one of my yorkies has a little cast that weighs more than she does-its the cutest thing ever.
Katherine
Monday, October 5, 2009
3 shows in 7 days!
What a crazy week last week was!
All three shows opened without too much heartache-and were well recieved.
Marrying Meg had their opening on Tuesday night. After only a day of tech (for a full 2 hour musical) there were only one or two technical snags in the performance that night. On top of that we had almost a full house-on a tuesday-wonderful. We had a great photo spread in BroadwayWorld-check it out HERE.
While I really enjoyed working with Dave and the cast of Marrying Meg-it was a reminder that I have to be really selectetive about the assistant jobs I take on. I defiantly learned what I would have done in Dave's situation- a director with a short rehearsal process for a full length new musical. It's about being organized with a game plan. You need to plan out the rehearsal day in order move smoothly through the production. The hardest part about Marrying Meg was that our amazing playwright, Mark, could not afford to come back from Scotland for the show. He had put all of his money into the show-it was awful. We all wished he could be there for the opening.
Goldie and the Bears went up at the Hilarity Ball's Festival at the Richmond Shepard Theater on Oct 1st and 2nd. I was fortunate enough to work with two lovely producers and a fabulous playwright-David Rigano. We only had a few rehearsals because of the actors schedules, which made Tech our first full run before the opening. Even with the short process we rocked at the festival! The audience was dying of laughter and David loved what the cast and I did with his text. I look forward to more projects with David.
Finally-the Tip My Cup Quickie began at 6:30pm on Friday night. I got a group of three actors with Elizabeth Nolan as our playwright. We were each given a "text from last night"-ours was "I gave it to him in a baseball analogy-there are three teams in the rooster-friends, dating, and f*ck buddies, and the f*ck buddies rooster is full. Pick another team"
What could have been a 10-minute scene about modern day texting became a film noir bar scene. Elizabeth had a fantastic imagination-and gave each actor a chance to shine. We started rehearsal at 930am-worked until 2pm and then went up at 8pm. From 2-8 we had various meetings and tech rehearsals with the other shows. I am happy to report that our show was the favorite of the 8pm line up. We got lots of compliments on our work-and the audiences laughter proved to be a good measure as well. I even got a lovely compliment on my use of triangles (thank you John Basil).
After the opening we had a fantastic party with the artistic directors of the company. Both Ashley and James (the two in charge) expressed interest in working with me again. I have sent them two scripts to look over, and hope to hear from them soon.
Sunday Mid Summer Nights Dream began rehearsals. What a LOVELY group! I have to say- I have never been more excited to start on a production than I am about Mid Summer. We are taking a break until Oct 12th. I am taking a much needed vacation (a quick one) to Michigan to see my family. I look forward to spending that time with my parents, brothers, and extended family, as well as my past teachers.
Keep a look out for the Mid Summer press release!
Katherine M Carter
All three shows opened without too much heartache-and were well recieved.
Marrying Meg had their opening on Tuesday night. After only a day of tech (for a full 2 hour musical) there were only one or two technical snags in the performance that night. On top of that we had almost a full house-on a tuesday-wonderful. We had a great photo spread in BroadwayWorld-check it out HERE.
While I really enjoyed working with Dave and the cast of Marrying Meg-it was a reminder that I have to be really selectetive about the assistant jobs I take on. I defiantly learned what I would have done in Dave's situation- a director with a short rehearsal process for a full length new musical. It's about being organized with a game plan. You need to plan out the rehearsal day in order move smoothly through the production. The hardest part about Marrying Meg was that our amazing playwright, Mark, could not afford to come back from Scotland for the show. He had put all of his money into the show-it was awful. We all wished he could be there for the opening.
Goldie and the Bears went up at the Hilarity Ball's Festival at the Richmond Shepard Theater on Oct 1st and 2nd. I was fortunate enough to work with two lovely producers and a fabulous playwright-David Rigano. We only had a few rehearsals because of the actors schedules, which made Tech our first full run before the opening. Even with the short process we rocked at the festival! The audience was dying of laughter and David loved what the cast and I did with his text. I look forward to more projects with David.
Finally-the Tip My Cup Quickie began at 6:30pm on Friday night. I got a group of three actors with Elizabeth Nolan as our playwright. We were each given a "text from last night"-ours was "I gave it to him in a baseball analogy-there are three teams in the rooster-friends, dating, and f*ck buddies, and the f*ck buddies rooster is full. Pick another team"
What could have been a 10-minute scene about modern day texting became a film noir bar scene. Elizabeth had a fantastic imagination-and gave each actor a chance to shine. We started rehearsal at 930am-worked until 2pm and then went up at 8pm. From 2-8 we had various meetings and tech rehearsals with the other shows. I am happy to report that our show was the favorite of the 8pm line up. We got lots of compliments on our work-and the audiences laughter proved to be a good measure as well. I even got a lovely compliment on my use of triangles (thank you John Basil).
After the opening we had a fantastic party with the artistic directors of the company. Both Ashley and James (the two in charge) expressed interest in working with me again. I have sent them two scripts to look over, and hope to hear from them soon.
Sunday Mid Summer Nights Dream began rehearsals. What a LOVELY group! I have to say- I have never been more excited to start on a production than I am about Mid Summer. We are taking a break until Oct 12th. I am taking a much needed vacation (a quick one) to Michigan to see my family. I look forward to spending that time with my parents, brothers, and extended family, as well as my past teachers.
Keep a look out for the Mid Summer press release!
Katherine M Carter
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