Some thoughts for Spring Break...

You have accomplished a great deal up to this point, which is fantastic. Over break, be thinking about the details to add...
--Set decoration and props (you need to have lists for Erica)
--Costumes (will be mainly variations on the "dress code" - Lena where do we stand with costuming?)
--incidental music
--Tshirt Design (someone needs to collect sizes and money)
--Marketing

Also, Dillon and Charles you need to be ready to roll with filming. No pun intended.

Coleman and Pibl - you need to make sure you are really using all the materials you can scrounge in the tech shop. We may not run out to buy a ton of lumber. You can adjust some of your designs based on materials, I'm sure.

James and Lena - you will need to record accompanying music for your songs. Do that earlier rather than later.

Austin - make sure you are sending reminders to the actors over break to learn their lines. It's really important.

Evonne/Coleman/Pibl - make sure you settle on the design for the snack bar counter. Remember that it will need to be struck so that the psychologist's office can be seen.

Many things to think about...I'm glad this project can serve to motivate you in this odd time of limbo as seniors. Have a nice break :)

When you give students directions be constructive and positive!

Don't say "NO NO, don't do it that way." Try this instead, "That was good, but try it this way." Being constructive is key.

Another example, ""Shut the hell up." Is wrong. "Please be quiet and listen up." Is right.

Lastly, "Don't be staggering around" is wrong. "Try to not stagger because..." Is right.

James it looks great.

Lena great work on the singing/song.

Charles I like the movement/blocking in your scene.

If you are in the art gallery make sure you clean up after yourself.

Also, you are responsible for your actors, so if you see someone misbehaving take care of it.

Make sure you are having your actors writing everything/ every direction down. If they don't write it down they will forget everything after spring break.
Remember tomorrow, to emphasize, that they/actors need to be off book after spring break.

You are in the blackbox 2 more times before we start running through the show.

Some of you have a loose grip over your students, make sure they are attentive when you are talking.

Things are starting to come along better.

Awesome=Dillon and Xander (Dander) for pulling out the couch.

James: nicely done with using your time wisely. I am excited to see it all put together.

Sadat: nice control of your actors. Do you think that giving a break to your actors is helpful? (Maybe other directors would like to hear your input.)

Colonne (Coleman and Yvonne)
Chollo (solo Charles)
Lames (James and Lena)
Padat (Pibl and Sadat)
Austin

Note: each scene only have 3 rehearsals in the black box before we start running the show.

"Hackers got nothin' on me."

First day! When I was walking around I saw a lot of good things. It seemed like you were all in control and had a good presense in front your actors.

Note: If you don't have actors in every scene you need to come up with character exercises.

James: awesome activity!
Sadat: awesome activity!
Evonne: awesome activity!

Think about this: you have 10 days for blocking. So you really need to think of constructive ways to use their/your time. You are training these students not just for your play, but for all future Pennington plays.

Note: Zombies cannot eat other zombies. Proven FACT!

Also, and most importantly, all directors must stay at the end of the rehearsal for a group meeting.