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So - auditions for The Odd Couple were last week.  And as you may have seen if you’ve looked on the OC site recently, we have a cast.

First read through was Sunday and I have to say, the chemistry makes me very very happy.  Along with watching the actors break themselves a few times giggling as they read what they’ ( Read more... )

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As promised, the handouts from the recent workshops!

From the Props & gripping workshop:

• Sample Props prep list - how to prepare for a show as props - notes are your friend
• Sample Grips set change list - document everything about who’s moving what to where from where.

From the Set design workshop:

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We have a LOCATION - the Math & Computers building at the University of Waterloo campus, room MC2054. If you go to the map at UW’s website (here - http://www.uwaterloo.ca/map/index.php), you can find MC towards the center top right of the map.

Parking on campus is regulated, so make sure that you’re in a proper ( Read more... )

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My cast & crew rock my tiny world.  I know I keep saying that, but they really do.

Last night was the final dress rehearsal before the preview tonight.  There were a few minor glitches, but overall, it was glorious.  I spent most of the show watching as opposed to taking notes as a director.

I am so happy.  The ( Read more... )

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So we are a week (technically 8 days) away from the preview. This morning, Chris & I met with Gord from Elmira Theatre Company to pick up keys, do one last walk through of the space & start the load in.

Over the weekend, much work happened. Chris had a pre-build weekend which gave us all our set pieces - though the ( Read more... )