Well no matter how organized I think I am things will still go wrong but what can you do. I worked out the schedule for Tuesdays rehearsal knowing that Chrisx2 and Hugh couldn't be there as they were shooting GLENGARY, however wen we turned up last night the schedule was all messed up and half the cast were not there and in GLENGARY. So this was a major stuff up and we were not able to rehearse all we wanted.
i the mean time this week is crazy and I was only going to attend the last hour of rehearsals so I could do my seminar etc however after the major stuff up I stayed. ALSO got my prompt script organized FINALLY and its all ready to go.
I have another prompt script that ill bring for the prompter. Sam has organized for the 1st years to attend a rehearsal each to prompt lines, however I want Sam to attend most rehearsals as well so she can call the show at least a few times.
SAM- Has been great working out props which is so life saving for me, as im still trying to work out schedules/rehearsal space/prompt script etc etc etc.
We did the mark up of the floor last Sunday with Gab and Sam. Did not take too long as the set is not too complicated. Jeff helped me move out flats an organize something to go where the flats on stage are IE chairs and blue screens.
Ive written up the schedule for next week which should have no problems as there are no more TV DRAMAS to shoot and I can attend every rehearsal. Ive been getting emails from actors not being able to attend some days and worked around them.
Production meeting- Along with stuff ups I also was late to our 2nd production meeting as it was on TUESDAY due to the long weekend. I dont remember ever being told about this. NOT much to report for SM though. PROPS is more the issue at the moment but ive left that to Sam just for this week.
So besides the major major stuff up yesterday everything is getting organized and I cant wait just to get into the swing of things with rehearsals.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
PRODUCTION MEETING 19/4/10
Had our first PRODUCTION MEETING today. Not much to report on SM besides getting underway with props (Giving a lot of this to Sam). ORGANIZED rehearsal time to fit into everyone's schedule. Was hard fitting it in with TV DRAMAS mainly the Boys this week and Glengary next Mon/Tues. Also with Monday being a public holiday (ANZAC DAY). Spoke to Scott and worked out a schedule.
Need to source a BEETHOVEN head
JJ was not getting my emails, fixed that problem
All other aspects of design are getting underway and seem to be nearly ready for construction.
Sent a few emails ie Pink asked me to organize a time for MEASUREMENTS to be taken ie before rehearsal however I emailed sayin:
Pinky,
I think ill leave it to you to email the actors for a time for measurements to meet up, maybe ask them to be at their rehearsal a bit early.
I sent the action chart again so you can see which actors will be there at each rehearsal
MAYBE this Thurs would be good, between our lighting stuff, they have class/rehearsals 1-5 and only doing scenes 1 and 2 so they wont ALL be needed the whole time.
Sorry I cant help much more then that
Kezza x
ALSO sent an email to all CAST AND CREW regarding rehearsals ie time and scenes. And attached EVERYTHING such as contacts/action chart/scene list etc just so EVERYONE has everything updated and also JJ had not recieved any of this previously.
Hey cast and crew,
These will be the times for every CLOCKWORK REHEARSALS starting 26th MAY
MON 5-7pm
TUES 2-5pm
WED 5-8pm
THURS 1-5pm
Venue- Studio 2
Ive tried to work these times around your availability and TV Dramas ie THE BOYS, GLENGARY (26th/27th) etc IF ive missed anything and you cant make it let me know ASAP!
SCENES 1 and 2 will be rehearsed this Thursday 22nd during class time.
We will be rehearsing the following scenes in the week of 26th May
* Tues 27th Scenes 10 and 11
* Wed 28th Scenes 4 and 5
* Thurs 30th Scenes 6,7,8 and 9
PLEASE NOT: Only if your character has a part in that scene will you need to attend these rehearsals.
Im attaching CONTACTS, SCENES LIST, CASTING, ACTION CHART for anyone missing this information, these have been updated so please check you have the correct information.
It is a VERY stressful week...
Need to source a BEETHOVEN head
JJ was not getting my emails, fixed that problem
All other aspects of design are getting underway and seem to be nearly ready for construction.
Sent a few emails ie Pink asked me to organize a time for MEASUREMENTS to be taken ie before rehearsal however I emailed sayin:
Pinky,
I think ill leave it to you to email the actors for a time for measurements to meet up, maybe ask them to be at their rehearsal a bit early.
I sent the action chart again so you can see which actors will be there at each rehearsal
MAYBE this Thurs would be good, between our lighting stuff, they have class/rehearsals 1-5 and only doing scenes 1 and 2 so they wont ALL be needed the whole time.
Sorry I cant help much more then that
Kezza x
ALSO sent an email to all CAST AND CREW regarding rehearsals ie time and scenes. And attached EVERYTHING such as contacts/action chart/scene list etc just so EVERYONE has everything updated and also JJ had not recieved any of this previously.
Hey cast and crew,
These will be the times for every CLOCKWORK REHEARSALS starting 26th MAY
MON 5-7pm
TUES 2-5pm
WED 5-8pm
THURS 1-5pm
Venue- Studio 2
Ive tried to work these times around your availability and TV Dramas ie THE BOYS, GLENGARY (26th/27th) etc IF ive missed anything and you cant make it let me know ASAP!
SCENES 1 and 2 will be rehearsed this Thursday 22nd during class time.
We will be rehearsing the following scenes in the week of 26th May
* Tues 27th Scenes 10 and 11
* Wed 28th Scenes 4 and 5
* Thurs 30th Scenes 6,7,8 and 9
PLEASE NOT: Only if your character has a part in that scene will you need to attend these rehearsals.
Im attaching CONTACTS, SCENES LIST, CASTING, ACTION CHART for anyone missing this information, these have been updated so please check you have the correct information.
It is a VERY stressful week...
Friday, April 9, 2010
PRoduction Meeting
29t March- Had a production meeting with JJ and the crew. Received all the essential information that I had been waiting for ie rehearsal report sheets, accident report, budgeting ($80) etc Also got a photocopying code which ill need to copy my script ie blow it up to stick in my 'book'.
Also received info for PROPS which I think ill get Sam and the 1st yrs to organize for me obviously foreseeing everything and helping out as well. Budget for props is $200...
Ive already asked Sam to do a props extraction which she did straight away, ill send on to Scott in holidays to get feed back and start sourcing getting the 1st yrs involved straight away... Also anyone who went home can bring things back if needed...
31st March- rehearsals were canceled
1st April- information was mixed up and actors turned up half an hour late, i think this was y fault as I must have typed in the time for rehearsals the day before ... im learning still though... DONT leave anything to chance, check EVERYTHING 4 times at least, make EXTRA of anything ie photocopying, have EXTRA scripts for actors, double check contacts get them signed off by actors, write EVERYTHING down...
Rehearsals were very raw and just the beginning of things, nothing set in stone AT ALL, did not do much as theres no blocking etc
Need to get set info/floor plan so i can draw up with gaffa on floor for rehearsals
Also received info for PROPS which I think ill get Sam and the 1st yrs to organize for me obviously foreseeing everything and helping out as well. Budget for props is $200...
Ive already asked Sam to do a props extraction which she did straight away, ill send on to Scott in holidays to get feed back and start sourcing getting the 1st yrs involved straight away... Also anyone who went home can bring things back if needed...
31st March- rehearsals were canceled
1st April- information was mixed up and actors turned up half an hour late, i think this was y fault as I must have typed in the time for rehearsals the day before ... im learning still though... DONT leave anything to chance, check EVERYTHING 4 times at least, make EXTRA of anything ie photocopying, have EXTRA scripts for actors, double check contacts get them signed off by actors, write EVERYTHING down...
Rehearsals were very raw and just the beginning of things, nothing set in stone AT ALL, did not do much as theres no blocking etc
Need to get set info/floor plan so i can draw up with gaffa on floor for rehearsals
Auditions
Auditions were from 1-5m in the Drama room. I booked the room a few days earlier and stuck up posters with the schedule.
22nd March- I set up the room with table chairs for Scott, Blu, the actor and myself with the black curtain around so not the be distracted when the actor performs. Sam sat outside to keep on top of the time and take photos of each actor. We kept to the schedule pretty well having time for a break.
It was pretty emotional sitting through auditions, watching the performances, I went through different responses from goosebumps and a lump in the throat to awkwardness waning the actor to do better. Some actors definitely stood out more than others. Also each actor seemed to be extremely nervous each said they had never been like that before, forgetting lines etc... BUT the casting has been finalized... Which isent out to everyone..
23rd March- I went through the script with Scott to get all his cuts and scenes etc and any extra information.... Will have to re-do my 'book' as its not quite up to standard after reviewing my notes from Ali-Mo's class in 1st year. I typed up the scenes to send to everyone...
Scott also sent out the action chart...
22nd March- I set up the room with table chairs for Scott, Blu, the actor and myself with the black curtain around so not the be distracted when the actor performs. Sam sat outside to keep on top of the time and take photos of each actor. We kept to the schedule pretty well having time for a break.
It was pretty emotional sitting through auditions, watching the performances, I went through different responses from goosebumps and a lump in the throat to awkwardness waning the actor to do better. Some actors definitely stood out more than others. Also each actor seemed to be extremely nervous each said they had never been like that before, forgetting lines etc... BUT the casting has been finalized... Which isent out to everyone..
23rd March- I went through the script with Scott to get all his cuts and scenes etc and any extra information.... Will have to re-do my 'book' as its not quite up to standard after reviewing my notes from Ali-Mo's class in 1st year. I typed up the scenes to send to everyone...
Scott also sent out the action chart...
The Beginning of it All
Presentations: (8th March) Ive wanted to be the stage manager for A Clockwork Orange right from the very first mention of doing it, maybe even before. I really enjoyed ASM with Laura for Jungle last year and felt ready do step up to the big, all important job of Stage Manager for our final year at CSU. The main reasons why I enjoyed ASM so much was being able to be apart of the production from beginning to end, seeing it progress in rehearsals and finally seeing it come together with each aspect of design. Being in a role that allows me to be apart of the production so closely ie every rehearsal, brings a passion out of me that ive never experienced.
During presentations, I thought every one had some good ideas which could have taken our production in anyway, however I am glad with the final decision:
SM- Kerri
DSM- Sam VDP
Sound- Peri, Laura
Lighting- Liam, Maddy
Set- Gab
Construction Set- Bel
Costume- Pink
Construction costume- Jeff
Assist Director/projection- Blu
I am ecstatic to be the Stage Manager and hope I can do as great a job as Laura last year...
Getting Organized: Straight after finding out my position as Stage Manager, I had a meeting with Scott (9th March) for all the information needed to get this production started. we discussed the script, rehearsals, auditions and contacts etc I set off to acquire EVERYBODY'S contacts details which proved to be a bigger feat then expected with issues such as readability of hand writing and absences of some. Also the 1st year roles have been designated, I have 6 ASM which will be interesting trying to find them jobs to do...
15th March- The ANIMATORS working on the production were present in class to get their first introduction into our concepts and to meet everyone involved. Set sketches are underway, as well as costume, and sound. Ive kept a close ear in on some meetings with designers just to keep in the know of where we're going design wise.
18th March- Attended rehearsals mainly meet and greet (even though I already know all the actors), we spent the afternoon reading through the script. Helped clean the design shed on this day also.
During presentations, I thought every one had some good ideas which could have taken our production in anyway, however I am glad with the final decision:
SM- Kerri
DSM- Sam VDP
Sound- Peri, Laura
Lighting- Liam, Maddy
Set- Gab
Construction Set- Bel
Costume- Pink
Construction costume- Jeff
Assist Director/projection- Blu
I am ecstatic to be the Stage Manager and hope I can do as great a job as Laura last year...
Getting Organized: Straight after finding out my position as Stage Manager, I had a meeting with Scott (9th March) for all the information needed to get this production started. we discussed the script, rehearsals, auditions and contacts etc I set off to acquire EVERYBODY'S contacts details which proved to be a bigger feat then expected with issues such as readability of hand writing and absences of some. Also the 1st year roles have been designated, I have 6 ASM which will be interesting trying to find them jobs to do...
15th March- The ANIMATORS working on the production were present in class to get their first introduction into our concepts and to meet everyone involved. Set sketches are underway, as well as costume, and sound. Ive kept a close ear in on some meetings with designers just to keep in the know of where we're going design wise.
18th March- Attended rehearsals mainly meet and greet (even though I already know all the actors), we spent the afternoon reading through the script. Helped clean the design shed on this day also.
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