FIDDLER DATES

Okay, I should always wake up before emailing. 

Fiddler Tech Dates

Jeanne Wagner

August 11   4-9 pm

August 12   4-9 pm

August 13   4-9 pm

Performances- Jeanne Wagner

August 14 Older Cast    Call time-5:00   show-7:30                              

August 15 Younger cast    Call time-5:30   show-7:30

August 16  Younger Cast  Call time-12:00  show-2:00  
                  Older Cast  Call time: 6:00  show-7:30

All hands to help strike the sets and load out of theater

Ed Kenley- When I figure out which Tzeitel and which Hodel will be doing the Matinee at the Jeanne Wagner I will let you know about the rest of the performances.

Tech rehearsal   August 19  4-9

Performances:

August 22   Young Cast    Call 5:00  show 7:30  (same for all shows at the Ed Kenley)

August 23  Older Cast

All hands to strike the sets

August 30  Older Cast 

Sept. 1        Young Cast

All Hands to strike the sets and load out of the theatre

Fiddler Cast Schedule

Thank you all for being patient with me as I struggle with some of the issues regarding the performance dates.  I understand that the younger cast has put in as much or more time, worked as hard, and been as committed to this show as the older cast.  It seems to be the general opinion that the younger and older casts should split the shows at the Jeanne Wagner.  I was resistant to this because it wasn't the way I had it planned in the beginning, and didn't want to rock the boat.  However, after giving the matinee to the younger cast it left me with the realization that all of the cast members would get to play their parts on the Jeanne Wagner stage, except 2.  So, I have decided to split the shows, after all.  REMEMBER!! EVERYONE IS IN EVERY SHOW NO MATTER WHAT CAST THEY ARE IN.

 

Older Cast:

Jeanne Wagner

Opening  August 14

Closing August 16  Saturday Night

 

Younger Cast:

Jeanne Wagner

Friday August 15

Saturday Matinee August 16

 

All of the tech week information is still the same, call times are the same and show times are the same as in the previous email.

 

Younger Cast:

Ed Kenley

Opening-Friday August 22

Closing-Monday September 1

 

Older Cast

Ed Kenley

Saturday August 23

Saturday August 30

 

Same tech, call time, show time information as in previous email

 

****If you are not caught up on tuition please pay as soon as possible.  We have to pay for the insurance, Lighting designer and Scrim for the Ed Kenley.

Tickets & Program Ads

Hi everyone -

Thanks for your continued support in the home stretch!  A couple of very important, things.

1) Sell sell sell tickets!  There is a Facebook event, please spread the word.  We still need to sell 300 more tickets to break even on costs and these kids deserve a good audience for all their hard work!!  I will have them on hand at the theatre Monday and Tuesday, I have to return the pre-pulls Wednesday but they will continue to be available on ArtTix through closing night.

2) We are looking for sponsors for our programs/playbill!  Below are the details and pricing.  Please help us spread the word and do your best to increase our sponsorship.  From a marketing perspective this is minimal cost for the exposure, not to mention it's for a good cause!

         The pricing is as follows:
              Full Back Page $200
              Full Page $150
              1/2 page    $75
              1/4 page $50
               business card size $35

          Sizes
                full page 8 1/2X5
                half page 4 1/4 X 5 1/2
                quarter page 4 1/4 X 2 ½

Thanks for all you do! Looking forward to next week.

Fiddler Crew

Hi all -

Correction on my email yesterday, move in on Sunday starts at 9AM.  The truck will get there as close to then as possible and we can't keep it parked in the alley so please come and help unload/organize/build for a couple of hours and then you have your day back!

Please go to this link and enter your name where you can volunteer. 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuC74T3RhlxPdHViUGh5bzdLYlk5QWlnamVGb3ZTTlE&usp=sharing

Microphones - 1 person from 530PM to end of show/tech rehearsal.  Don't be afraid to sign up for this.  We will have a list of mic changes and this person is responsible for ensuring the correct mic is on the correct cast member (and doesn't run off with the previous one) before they go on stage.  This means keeping track of them throughout the entire show and returning them to the sound booth afterward.

Set Crew AKA PIB (People in Black) - 5 people needed from 530PM to end of show/tech rehearsal.  These people need to be dressed in black from head (well neck) to toe so you cannot been seen when changing sets during blackouts. 

Greenroom Moms - 5 women needed from 530PM to end of show/tech rehearsal.  Spend the show in the greenroom helping kids with costume changes, hair and makeup fixes, making sure the kids are not hanging out in the dressing rooms, make their queues to be on stage and entertaining the little ones.

Hair/Makeup - As many as possible from 530PM to 730PM.  It's exactly what it sounds like - helping the kids with hair and makeup.
What to expect:

We have quite a few new cast members this show so hopefully I can provide some clarity on what to expect during tech week and performance nights. 

Tech week is the 3 evenings prior to opening night.  It is equally as important as our shows and therefore we have very high expectations. 

• The first night (August 11th) we are working on sound and lighting in addition to running a full dress rehearsal so there may be pausing and waiting for things to come together.  We need all cast members on time (5PM) and paying close attention to learn their queues and the full flow of the show. 
• The second two nights (August 12th & 13th) we run the show. Period.  We may as well have an audience because this is full show, cast, crew, etc. doing at least two full runs prior to opening night.  Again the entire cast must be there at 5PM, crew at 530PM.

We understand this is a busy and exhausting week for everyone, parents, cast and crew alike, however if you are new you will find that the energy of the cast (and Jill) is contagious and more than anything it's an incredibly exciting time! 

Performance nights are exactly the same as August 12th & 13th.  We need the entire cast to arrive no later than 5PM, crew at your designated times and stay through the end of the show. For the matinee these times are 12 noon for cast and crew.

Thanks as always for all of your support.  We wouldn't be successful without the wonderful family, friends and parents of our amazing cast members!  Please reach out with any questions.

Thanks,
Beth