The End

One last blog post-- just wanted to thank you guys for making my last Lincoln show such an amazing experience. I loved getting to know and work with all of you, and I hope you all had as much fun as I did producing this amazing show. We sold out every performance, created nine fantastic one acts, and got glowing reviews from everyone who saw it.

Seniors, I am so lucky to have grown up with all of you, and cannot express all that you have given me throughout the years, whether you knew it or not. We have seen each other go through all of the weird, awkward, and embarrassing phases of high school and have somehow managed to come out the other end intact and together.

Freshmen, thank you for taking a chance and doing the show, and thank you for being so amazing to work with. I hope theater helped you find your place like it did for me. Know that you are always welcome and wanted in LHS drama.

Jim, thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this department over the years-- I don't know if you can understand how many kids you have given a safe space where they feel appreciated and wanted. I, for one, will always be in debt to you and this program, and appreciate you letting me work on one last play before leaving.

This isn't a definite goodbye yet-- we still have until Abes-- but a sincere thank you to everyone who helped make this show one of the most rewarding I have ever done. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
I hope I get to see and say goodbye to all of you at Abes on May 30, and I hope that all of you keep doing drama next year.

Thank you all so much.
K


<3 Live, Love, Bilal <3

Strike Update

EVERYONE (cast and crew) is called from 3:30-8:00 pm tomorrow. We may get done earlier, but plan to be there the whole time. 

Thanks guys! 

It's not over yet!

Hey guys! Thanks for an awesome closing night! But don't get nostalgic just yet-- we still get to strike everything! I'll list the strike times below. You are expected to attend at least one day of strike (two if you're not lame) so that we can get everything taken down and move on to Abes. 

Monday 3:30-6:30

Tuesday 3:30-6:30

Also, don't forget to come to the auditorium today at lunch to vote for your favorite performances for Abe Awards! 

Week 6

Thanks for an awesome opening weekend everyone! Sorry I haven't posted notes from the last two shows-- I have mostly given notes directly to the people they are about, so it hasn't really been necessary.

Also, we're looking for a house to have the cast party at-- we expect about 35-40 people. If you have a house that can fit all of us and if your parents are willing to have everyone over we would greatly appreciate it.

Monday:

Dark

Tuesday

Dark

Wednesday 

Crew called at 3:30 

Cast called at 4:00 

Go at 4:30

End at 7:00

Thursday 

Crew called at 5:30 

Cast called at 6:00 

Go at 7:30

End at 10:00

Friday

Crew called at 5:30 

Cast called at 6:00 

Go at 7:30

End at 10:00

Saturday

Crew called at 5:30 

Cast called at 6:00 

Go at 7:30

Parody end at 11:00
Cast Party: TBA

Opening Night Notes 5/8

There was a lot of backstage noise tonight-- if it happens again I'll have to put a crew member on quiet duty. Remember, the audience can hear EVERYTHING in intimate seating.

Also, if you really would like to play cards, your call time is 5:00. We can't play after magic time so get it all out at the beginning please!

Angelo - "Is there something I can do for you?"
Maya, India, Caleb - Flub on Maya's first line/interruptions?
Natina - Please use a black or brown hair tie-- the one you had on tonight was distracting
Emma - "Because, because" line was weird
Sam - Page 7 "snowmobile club" line jumbled
Ross - What are you mouthing before "I gotta head" on pg 8?
Alex - Keep skates as quiet as possible backstage! I think you may have hit them against the wall
LOL Teis crotch pockets
Lauren- review pg 6 "I know, and"
Lili is an angel
Lili, Cris - keep control of the painting

Thanks for an awesome run, guys!

Run Through Notes 5/6

Thank you guys for an awesome run today! 

No nail polish or rings unless directed to have them by Marjorie 

Page 2 Caroline review your "I just wanna sit" line.

Angelo is there something I can help you with inflection

Katie interrupt Angelo on "oh um"

Angelo you skipped a big chunk on page 11.

Maya project more throughout 

Caleb and India review hey lines on page 11

Andy project more throughout 

Natina review "bruised and bloody" line-- it's been jumbled the last two nights

Emma I'll cue you for pounding

Sorry for the lights mess up bilal! 

Ross review top of page 7-- the "I guess you win" line has been wrong the last few times 

Sam project more

Sam please wear makeup next time-- you look washed out 

Sorry for the mess up with the lights Alex and Ross

Yay boot drop! 

Lauren review "I'm afraid he waited" line at the tip of page 6-- it's been jumbled the last two nights

Lili no rings or nail polish please

Everyone: please remember to stay out of sight of the audience when backstage-- they're taped out, so if you're confused ask a crew member where you should be. 

Thanks! 

Makeup Notes 5/6

Reminders: Bring everything I ask you to, or you owe Kiley, your ASM, your director, and your costumer a chocolate bar.

Also, Chris needs a pair compression shorts/bike shorts (or any tight shorts). If any of you could bring in some tomorrow, I would be eternally grateful. 

Prologue-

Caroline: You're good.

Bilal: You need to put on blush. Also, you MUST remember the shoes. I am tired of reminding you.

Her Heart-

Katie: A tad too much blush. I will ask Nickey about the rings tomorrow.

Angelo: You're good.

Sad and Glad-

Caleb: You're good.

Maya: You're good.

India: You're good.

This Hurts-

Natina: You're good.

Andy: You're good.

Getting it Back-

Ben: No makeup at all.

Emma: Your makeup looks much better. You need to borrow the bb cream from Katie every time.

They Fell-

Sam: You're good.

Ross: You're good.

Where it Went-

Alex: You're good.

Kate: You're good.

Story of Hope-

Teis: You're good.

Lauren: You're good.

Seeing the Thing:

Lili: Your makeup was good. No rings any more, and please remove the nail polish if possible. (Also, I can't remember if you were wearing earrings, but those are also a no.)

Chris: Remember to bring compression shorts!

T-Shirts

Hi guys!
If you have not picked up your tshirt yet please come to the auditorium any day this week after school to get it. I can only give you one if you have turned in your check, but you'll want to come get it for tshirt day on Wednesday!

Makeup/Costume Notes from Marjorie

General Notes:

1. Please, for the love of god, wear antiperspirant!! If you do not own any, buy some ASAP. Not wearing is not an option.

2. Full makeup is required for ALL ACTORS tomorrow. Boys, I will be buying makeup tonight, so don't worry about it.

Run Crew:

All- Your costumes all look great, so stick with that. No makeup is required, but if you do wear any, it must be very minimal.

Prologue:

Bilal- Remember to bring your black shoes!

Caroline- The makeup you did today was perfect. That will be your permanent makeup. 

Her Heart:

Angelo- You're good.

Katie- Your makeup was the right color, but there needs to be less of it. I'll show you what I mean tomorrow. Also, I liked the lipstick you had on today was good. I think we're going to stick with that. 

Sad and Glad: 

Caleb- Remember to trace over your tattoo tomorrow.

India-  I think your makeup looked good. I still want to try out the hot pink lipstick tomorrow, but keep the one you had on today handy.

Maya- Your eyes looked good. I will buy you the lipstick tonight, so we'll see how it looks onstage tomorrow.

This Hurts:

Andy- Tuck in your vest all the way or not at all.

Natina- You need darker blush. Also, try lip gloss tomorrow, and I'll see if I like it.

Getting it Back:

Ben- You're good.

Emma- You looked very washed out on stage today. You need darker lipstick, eyeshadow, and blush. They all need to be more pink.

They Fell:

Ross- You're good.

Sam- Remember to bring your compression shorts!

Where it Went:

Alex- You're good.

Kate- You were wearing a ring on your right hand. It was a beautiful Kate ring, but not a Marce ring. Please take off all extra jewelry besides for the earrings you and Izzy have agreed upon. (That's a note for everyone! NO JEWELRY EXCEPT FOR WHAT YOU AND YOUR COSTUMER HAVE ALREADY AGREED UPON.)

Story of Hope:

Teis- You're good

Lauren- I like the way we have your hair now. We’ll neaten it up tomorrow, but that’s going to stick. Remember to bring brown tights!

If you have any questions please email me at marjoriems5@gmail.com Tomorrow we are solidifying everything, so you need to be in full costume and makeup. I will not accept any more excuses. 

For everyone who forgets, you owe Kiley, your ASM, your director, and your costumer a chocolate bar.

Thanks,

Marjorie

Makeup

This is an email from Marjorie about makeup-- it's okay if you don't have these things today, but you should have them on Wednesday at the latest. 

See below for the looks.

Reminder: you all will look washed out on stage, so your makeup should look like street makeup, but a touch darker/heavier.

Prologue:

Bilal- male basic

Caroline- girly palette

Her Heart:

Angelo- male basic

Katie- dark palette

Sad and Glad:

India- sophisticated palette (Replace red with hot pink)

Caleb- male basic, opt. dark eyeshadow to make shadows under the eye

Maya- sophisticated palette (Replace red with a dark maroon)

This Hurts:

Natina- female basic

Andy- male basic

Getting it Back:

Ben- male basic, opt. you can take out the blush

Emma- girly palette

They Fell:

Sam- male basic

Ross- male basic

Where it Went: 

Kate- female basic

Alex- male basic

Story of Hope:

Lauren- sophisticated palette

Teis- male basic, opt. you can take out the blush

Seeing the Thing-

Lili- female basic, no lip gloss

Chris- male basic

Male Basic:

mascara

brown/black eyeliner (preferably brown)

light blush (orange or beige)

foundation (if you use foundation, it MUST be the exact same shade as your skin)

concealer (if needed)

Girly Palette:

mascara

brown/black eyeliner (preferably brown)

pink eyeshadow

pink blush

light pink lipstick

foundation (if you use foundation, it MUST be the exact same shade as your skin)

concealer (if needed)

Dark Palette:  

mascara

black eyeliner

dark maroon lipstick

black/purple-ish eyeshadow

light blush (darkest color possible, please)

foundation (if you use foundation, it MUST be the exact same shade as your skin)

concealer (if needed)

Sophisticated Palette:

mascara

black eyeliner

bright red lipstick

brown eyeshadow

light pink blush 

foundation (if you use foundation, it MUST be the exact same shade as your skin)

concealer (if needed)

Female Basic:

mascara

brown/black eyeliner (preferably brown)

light pink blush

clear or pink-tinted lip gloss 

light brown eyeshadow

foundation (if you use foundation, it MUST be the exact same shade as your skin)

concealer (if needed)

Thanks, 

Marjorie

Week 5

Thank you guys for a great cue to cue; only three days until we open! Tell your parents I'm sorry for the inconvenience last night-- we didn't know how long the show would run, but now we do and have adjusted rehearsal times this week to accommodate that. 

This week everyone should be in makeup for dress rehearsals-- eyeliner, mascara, and a little bit of blush if needed. Girls should come in earlier if they will need more time to do hair. 

Monday: 

Crew called at 3:30

Cast called at 4:00

Go at 4:30

End at 7:00

Tuesday

 Crew called at 3:30

Cast called at 4:00

Go at 4:30

End at 7:00

Wednesday 

Crew called at 5:30 

Cast called at 6:00 

Go at 7:30

End at 10:00

Thursday 

Crew called at 5:30 

Cast called at 6:00 

Go at 7:30

End at 10:00

Friday

Crew called at 5:30 

Cast called at 6:00 

Go at 7:30

End at 10:00

Saturday

Crew called at 5:30 

Cast called at 6:00 

Go at 7:30

End at 10:00

Reminders for Tomorrow

Crew: Thank you so much for an awesome dry tech today! We got so much done!

Everyone who is coming to wet tech: here is a list of things to remember tomorrow.

• bring water (and snacks if you need them)
• wear comfortable clothing
• bring something to work on during down time
• bring snacks if you need them
• be early!!
• know your blocking and lines
• let me know if you are leaving the building

Tomorrow is all about letting techies get ready-- you guys have had 5 weeks to rehearse, but we only get 5 days. Please be patient with everyone working and let them do their jobs. 

Thanks and see you all tomorrow!!

Crew Calls for Saturday

Dry tech is from 10:00 to 6:00 tomorrow-- please email me if you have any questions about when you need to be here. Thanks!

Marketing - not called
Build - not called
Run - 10:00-6:00
Costumes - Whatever I told you this week
Stage Management - 10:00-6:00 (maybe later)
Props - 10:00-2:00

Shirts

*There's a link to buy tickets on the right side of the page!*

Tshirts are here! Make sure you have your cast/crew fees paid so I can give you your shirt this weekend.

Help!

Here are some things we are still desperately searching for-- if you have any of them I would really appreciate letting us borrow them!

• Women's ice skates size 10-11
• Knee, elbow, butt pads
• Black purse with a clasp at the top

Please email me ASAP if you have any of these. Thanks guys!

Definitive Schedule for Sunday

Sunday will be our wet tech. I tried to work around conflicts as best I could, but couldn't accomodate everyone. Directors and Crew are called at 8:30 am, and actors are called at 9:00. Please be on time to that we can stay on schedule as much as possible. When your show is not in tech, you are expected to be practicing in the vicinity if possible. All meals will be served at school, so don't worry about buying food. Just remember to bring lots of water and wear comfortable clothes. You can also bring snacks if you'd like. If there are any questions, please email me.

8:30-9:00	Prep and Director Meeting
9:00-9:30	Cast/Crew Meeting
9:30-10:00	Where it Went
10:00-10:30	They Fell
10:30-11:00	Her Heart
11:00-11:30	Sad and Glad
11:30-12:00	This Hurts
12:00-12:30	Getting it Back
12:30-1:00	Prologue
1:00-1:30	Story of Hope
1:30-2:00	Seeing the Thing
2:00-2:30	Transitions
2:30-3:30	Lunch
3:30-6:30	Runs w/Becca (lighting changes)
6:30-7:30	Dinner
7:30-9:00	Full Run

Week 4

*This is our last week of rehearsals before tech! Everyone should be off book and costumes should be finalized this week.*

Directors

• If you are not completely blocked and off book, you MUST have outside rehearsals this week. 
• Sorry for the scheduling confusion last night-- hopefully it's all figured out now!
• Set aside time this week for costume fittings and talks with lighting designers.
• I have conflicts for this weekend from one or two directors, but if you'd like me to try to work around your schedule, I'll need them by this weekend.

Actors

• Memorize your lines and blocking this weekend! We need you to be completely off book this week so we can focus on doing full run throughs and tech
• Bring in any costume pieces that were requested last week ASAP
• There should be no conflicts during opening week or tech weekend (5/4-5/10)

Costumers

• Please be at rehearsals for your scenes this week to do costume fittings.
• Talk to your directors about their makeup preferences this week-- you should come to the director's meeting on Monday if possible. Also make sure actors can put their makeup on on show nights.

Crew

• I will be posting an exact tech weekend schedule later today so keep an eye out for when you're needed. 
• Thanks so much for all your help at the work party this weekend!

Message from Jim

We have one page in the program for director's notes.  Will you please post on the blog that I'd like to offer up a couple of suggestions for how to do that, then let's here what directors say.

Suggestion one:  They each get a small paragraph to say whatever they'd like about what they want the audience to take from this experience.

Suggestion two:  Each director sends a quote (not necessarily from the play) that sums up what they think their play is about. 

I need to hear back from people by the end of the week on what they'd like to do, and have something from them for the program by Monday.  

You can email your preference to me. Thanks!

Two Issues to Address

1. Rehearsal time mix ups-- I want to remind everyone that there is no excuse to mix up your rehearsal times during the week seeing as I put them up on the blog every weekend. Missing one 45 minute rehearsal block is the equivalent of two rehearsals for a traditional show, and we only have two more weeks until we open. If you are scheduled for a time other than what you expected, please let me know beforehand so that we are not wasting stage time.

2. Conflicts during tech week-- Jim and I assumed that since actors are not allowed to have conflicts during tech, neither would directors. I am willing to give a little flexibility to the directors who talk to me beforehand about big conflicts, but otherwise we will continue with my planned tech and rehearsal schedule. Please know that we will tech your show without you if you are not able to be present, and that it is assumed you will be there any time your show is in tech.

Thank you!

Week 3

Directors

• Remember that costume and props people will be coming to some of your rehearsals this week to talk to you!
• We may start thinking about transitions this week so come to rehearsal knowing how you see your scene ending.
• We will have your set pieces either build or taped out this week. 

Actors

• I will be sending out lists of costume pieces that we need throughout this week-- please help us out by asking around about those pieces.
• Everyone should be off book this week and should be working on memorizing blocking!
• If your costumer has asked you to bring in costume pieces from home, please bring them to this week's rehearsal. 

Props/Costumes

• PLEASE BE AT THE DIRECTOR'S MEETING ON MONDAY!!
• Make sure to contact all your directors and stop in on rehearsals this week so that we can start rehearsing with the pieces we will actually be using. 
• Email me lists of any costume pieces you are unable to find so that I can send them out to everyone.

Build Crew

• Thank you all so much for your help today! We made a lot of progress!There will be another work party next Saturday 10 am - 5 pm 

Marketing

• We had some great ideas today! If there's one you are particularly excited about, figure out how to do it and then email me the info. 

Emilia, Chris, and Ross

• Make sure you thank your parents for helping us so much this weekend!

Thanks everyone! Only 2 1/2 weeks until we open!

Message from Kathy

Participation fee of $50 is due from all students working on this play.  That means everybody, not (Almost) everybody.  So that means not only the actors pay for participation, but also all crew, marketing people, builders, directors, designers, stage managers, assistant stage managers.  Did I (Almost) miss anybody?  If so, you owe the fee. The participation fee helps cover costs for a full production -- sets, costumes, designers, licensing rights, food, anything and everything to get this production fully staged and performed.  The fee doesn't cover all our costs.

For each play, we assume each student will pay the participation fee. Talk with Jim to arrange for a partial or full scholarship if you need it.....or your parent can email Jim.  With each production, we have students who need a scholarship.  If you want to donate money above the $50 fee level to help out another student, your donation is tax deductible as we are a non-profit program.  Thank you.  Questions?  Contact Kathy Weidenbaum, parent production assistant.  Thank you!

Important Shirt Info

*You can now download two different versions of the script on the right of the page*

I will be posting a list of all cast and crew members on the auditorium door today. You can change any errors directly on the list, but you must do it before 3:30 tomorrow (Apr. 16) in order for us to make the changes before we order shirts.

Costumer and Prop Assignments

Costume Designers
Izzy Messer: Her Heart, Where it Went, Seeing the Thing
Addie George: Getting it Back
Marjorie Sheiman: Prologue, They Fell
Kate Nootenboom: Sad and Glad, This Hurts, Story of Hope

Props
Bea Thomas: This Hurts, Sad and Glad, Where it Went
Mary Kate LaBar: Prologue, They Fell, Story of Hope
Abigail Meskimen: Her Heart, Getting it Back, Seeing the Thing

Thanks to everyone who interviewed! Costumers and Props people, you are both needed at the work party on Saturday.

Week 2

**Subscribe to the blog by email on the right side of the page**

Directors

Check the calendar to confirm rehearsal times and your email for more info about stage design. Also think about what set pieces/props you will absolutely need and be ready to tell me sometime this week. 

Actors

Check the calendar for rehearsal times and get ready to be off book by the end of the week!

Techies 

There is a work party on Saturday the 19th starting at 10 am. I would like to have build crew, props, marketing, run crew, backstage costumers, and costume designers there. If you listed a conflict on your sheet then I already know about it. Also costume designers will be decided tomorrow!! 

Thanks everyone and let me know if you have any questions! 

Crew List

**Costume designers will be posted on Monday after the directors meeting. The costumers in this list are the crew members who will be backstage on show nights**

Build Crew
Riley Alfaro
Ransom Gravatt
Catherine Tiland
Austin Martini
Mark Andrews
Jake McFarland
Erika Lower
Josh Shaw
Charlie Hanson
Emma Nash
Clements Park

Run/Preshow Crew
Katie Reahl
Catherine Tiland
Olivia Fouser
Mark Andrews

Props (each assigned to 3 scenes)
Abigail Meskimen
Bea Thomas
Mary Kate LaBar

Board Operator
Margot New

Marketing
Zanna Kortenhoff
Micah Read
Amanda Pays
Bella Ferran
Sage Lingenfeller
Mimi Mays
Veronica Lawrence
Fiona Lett
Sage Smiley
Yatta Barnett

Deck Manager/Technical Director
Carmen Alfaro

House Manager
Melissa Munson
Amanda Pays

Costumes (not designers!)
Adie George
Marjorie Sheiman


I will be sending you each an email letting you know when you will be needed and what your responsibilities will be. Thanks to everyone for interviewing-- I'm excited to work with all of you!

This Weekend

*There is now a link to subscribe to this blog by email-- look on the right side of the page!*

Directors: Make sure to sign up for rehearsal time on the google doc I shared with all of you! There are only a few slots left so you have to act fast!

Actors: Check the schedule this weekend for your rehearsal times next week-- they will probably be posted some time tomorrow, so check back regularly.

Techies: Sorry for the delay in posting a crew list; so many people signed up that I'm having a hard time placing everyone! You can expect it in the next couple of days.

Thanks for being patient with my disorganization this week everyone! Have a great weekend!

Crew Interviews

I will be having crew interviews today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday) at lunch. Please tell anyone who might be interested!

Week 1

Parent meeting is at 6:30 on Thursday the 10th!!

ACTORS

- Check the calendar on the right side of the page to find out when you have rehearsal.
- Confirm your contact info with me next time I see you (Chris, Lili, Carmen, Emilia, Ryan, Emma, Andy, Angelo, Ross, Molly, Sam, India, Alex)
- Let your parents know about the meeting on Thursday.

DIRECTORS

- If you haven't yet given me a copy of your script, please bring one to your next rehearsal.
- Your parents are needed at the meeting on Thursday.

Cast List

Everyone on this list is called for a read-through tomorrow at 3:30. If you listed tomorrow as a conflict, it is considered a pre-excused absence.

PROLOGUE - 

Director: Adie Fecker

ASM: Carmen Alfaro

Bilal Nasir

Caroline Fenty

HER HEART - 

Director: Nickey Olson

ASM: Margot New

Angelo Sampson

Katie McFarland

SAD AND GLAD - 

Director: Molly McLean 

ASM: FranSmyth

Caleb Sohigian

Maya Lomanto - Waitress

India Houides

THIS HURTS - 

Director: Emilia Massa and Ryan Hindlin

ASM: Fran Smyth

Andy Trattner

Natina Gilbert

GETTING IT BACK - 

Director: Lauren Knox

ASM: Carmen Alfaro

Emma Weightman

Ben Pagano

THEY FELL - 

Director: Miller Savetz

ASM: Fran Smyth

Sam Kessler

Ross Reaume

WHERE IT WENT - 

Director: Ross Reaume

ASM: Margot New

Kate Liu

Alex Denman-Still

STORY OF HOPE - 

Direcotr: Victoria Kuitert

ASM: Carmen Alfaro

Lauren Sunday

Teis Jayaswal

Maya Lomanto - Suzanne

SEEING THE THING - 

Directors: Ben Pagano and Teis Jayaswal

ASM: Margot New

Chris Schuring

Lili McLaughlin

Second Callbacks

There will NOT be another round of callbacks-- some directors have asked certain actors to come back for "micro-reads," but those are the only people we need to see. Again, there are NO MORE AUDITIONS.

The cast list will be posted here tonight or tomorrow morning!

Callback List

The following people are asked to read at callbacks on Wednesday, April 2. Please initial next to your name on the auditorium door so we know to expect you. 

Sam Kessler

Alex Denman-Still

Chris Schuring

Ross Reaume

Margot New

Katie McFarland

Harper Wilamoski

Caleb Sohigian

Angelo Sampson

Teis Jayaswal

Emma Weightman

Lauren Sunday

Alexandre Crepeaux

Nickey Olson

Olnita Martini

Ben Pagano

Caroline Fenty

Katie Kelly

Lili McLaughlin

Lauren Knox

Maya Lamato

Andy Trattner

Natina Gilbert

Kate Liu

India Houides

Georgia Gustavson

Alex Denhart

Molly McLean

Katie Reahl

Bilal Nasir

(Please excuse any misspellings-- I had a hard time reading some handwriting on audition sheets!)

Important Dates

Auditions

• Prepare and slate two contrasting monologues (preferably memorized)
• First call Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st
• Callbacks Wednesday, April 2nd

Tech Interviews

• ASM interviews - Wednesday the 2nd
• All other tech positions - Wednesday the 16th at lunch 

Email, text, or call Kiley with any other questions

kiley.yuthas@gmail.com   (503) 719 - 3227