CREW NOTES

Hi all -

As discussed in the parent meeting and outlined in the Jaks Handbook each family is required to donate 10 hours of time to the production and now is the time to step up!  In addition to ongoing projects, painting, etc. below is a list of production week opportunities.  Please ensure you sign up on Volunteer Spot below so I can account for your hours.

Please go to this link and enter your name where you can volunteer.  
http://signup.com/go/2BZyYF

Set Crew AKA PIB (People in Black) - 8 people needed from 5:00PM to end of show/tech rehearsal.  These people need to be dressed in black from head/neck to toe so you cannot be seen when changing sets during blackouts. It is critical if you plan to work a show you attend at least one tech night to learn the flow of the show. 

Greenroom - 5 women needed from 5:00PM 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 or onstage, make their queues to be on stage and entertaining the little ones.  

Hair/Makeup - As many as possible from 5:00PM to 7:30PM.  It's exactly what it sounds like - helping the kids with hair and makeup.  We do not require this on Monday and Tuesday tech nights, however if you want to get extra practice or learn specific do's this is a good time.

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

• The first two tech nights (February 13^th & 14^th) we are working on sound and lighting in addition to running a rehearsal so there may be pausing and waiting for things to come together.  We need all cast members on time (4:00PM-9:00PM – dinner break around 5:30) and paying close attention to learn their queues and the full flow of the show. 
• The last two tech nights (February 15^th & 16^th) 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 and crew must be there at 4:00PM.

There will be a crew meeting each evening at 6PM and 1PM for matinee shows, no meeting before Saturday evening shows unless needed.  We will meet at the tables in front of the concessions.

Performance nights 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, Saturday evenings 6:00PM and everyone must leave the theatre between the matinee and evening shows.

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!  

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