STRIKE!!!

We'll be striking the set 3:30-6:00p on Monday/Halloween, then 3:30p until we're done Tuesday, Nov 1. There's a choir concert on Thursday so we need things done by Tuesday.   Cleanup/organize dressing rooms and organize costumes are also goals.

Strike, Videos and Cast Party

Welcome to blog post 50: The Finale

It's been a great few months, but our time together is now almost nearly kind of officially over. :(

Alright enough sentimental stuff. I have three orders of business: Strike, DVDs of the play and the cast party

First, just as a reminder, Strike will be 3:30 - 6:00 Monday and 3:30 until we finish on Tuesday. This is again because there are events Wednesday and Thursday so we need to be done by Tuesday.

Second, we filmed the show last Saturday so if you're interested in getting your very own Metamorphoses DVD, please give Jim $10. If you want to use a check, make it out to "Friends of Lincoln: Drama". The Midas/Daughter moment will be edited in so that we have everything.

It did cost money to film, so we hope to be able to make that back from DVD sales.

Last order of business:

And I quote,

"Hello parents, cast, and crew!

The "unofficial" (as in not LHS sanctioned) cast party will be at our house: 5 SE 69th AVE, Portland, OR, 97215 (links to Google Maps - we are on the SE side). 

Here's the essentials:

• It is an all-night party to celebrate Metamorphoses.
• No requirement to stay all night - but please send us a note or text if your student can leave on their own with your permission after midnight and before 7am.
• Please pick-up by 8:30am.
• Bring a sleeping bag and pillow if you plan on sleeping. A toothbrush if you plan on brushing.
• Hollie or Scott (the parentals) will provide responsible supervision.
• We will have snacks (see below for items you could help contribute if wanted).
• No drugs or alcohol
• Hollie's cell is 503-201-1062. Scott's cell is 503-201-0691. Kris (the student) is at 503-922-1724. Please feel free to call or text as needed.

We will provide snacks, drinks, and breakfast foods. That said, if you want to contribute here's a list. Please send back a quick email or text to share your thinking and we can send a quick note back to confirm (just in case multiple folks all want to buy a case of the Seagram's Ginger Ale which we've learned is a vital part of this ritual!). Here goes:

• Seagram's Ginger Ale
• Chips/popcorn/snacks
• Bagels
• Any other drinks
• Anything you get particularly inspired to share (Halloween related inspiration is welcomed)

We don't have any pets so allergies should not be an issue. 

-Kris, Scott, and Hollie Nine"

That's all folks. Hope it's been a great metamorphoses for everyone.

-Ben Pagano (SM)

Notes 10/27

All - there wasn't talking backstage but there was an unusual amount of bumping I thought. Let me know if we need more glow tape.

Midas
Savita & Kris - Let's add a fight call for the Midas's daughter touch moment cause it's never in the light

Alcyone and Ceyx
Bilal - were you whispering to yourself during Alcyone & Ceyx's convo?
Michael - Try and speed up the Morpheus/sleep interaction a little (at least with the hood)

Erysichthon
Jared - Is there a better place you could put the coin so it doesn't fall out at the end?

Myrrha
Anabella - if you're waiting on someone to enter don't stop in the middle of your line - "to listen to my suggestion" can be finished before transition

Eros and Psyche
Props - is there something wrong with one of the candles on the candelabra? It's going in and out.
Carelle - I'm having trouble hearing "He forbids it"

Pick-up Update

Just to clarify, we'll meet in the auditorium at 3:30 for a company meeting so go there instead of immediately backstage or to the dressing rooms. Also, although we won't use most costumes, we will still run the show with significant costumes like Bowen's Vertumnus stuff so be prepared for that if you have an important costume piece. Pick-up will be a modified speed-through. We'll fill you in on what exactly that means tomorrow during the meeting.

Pick-up through Closing

Hope you're enjoying your days off. We have a pick-up rehearsal on Wednesday, which is our last time together before closing weekend *sniff*. We will have pick-up right after school so call time will be 3:30. This should give props and run enough time to set before we go at 4:00. Costumes are not necessary but props will be. If you signed up for the Space Between Us we'll leave straight from the run to go get dinner before the movie.

Thursday Friday and Saturday call times are 5:30 for tech and 6:00 for actors.

Also does anyone know a good house for the cast party? Volunteer your friends!

Photos!

Hi everyone,

Below is the link to the photos. I've included your headshots too in case you want them.

See you Thursday,

Chris

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Opening night notes

Everyone - wear show shirts tomorrow

MIDAS

Kris - Remember to shoo Savita

ORPHEUS & EURYDICE

Dov - you skipped "I understand we all come here in the end"
Ryan - You cut off Lindsay from saying "So greatly was she loved"

POMONA & VERTUMNUS

Bowen - I don't think a flower got cut today but I couldn't see for sure

PHAETON

Michael/Bilal - this time "It's my job" got skipped

EROS & PSYCHE

Everyone - you guys are super quiet

BAUCIS & PHILEMON

Props - pick up more back-up lights

AUDIENCE

Crew members - for future shows don't sit until all other audience members have seats
Glow tapers - Glow tape the corner of the bottom ledges