Happy New Year to everyone!
We have started the New Year by getting straight into Production Week for our production of Private Peaceful. We have been busy for the whole weekend so here’s just a snippet of what we have been up to…
Saturday 3rd January
On Saturday we had our Refresher Rehearsal Run for Private Peaceful and our Hamlet Costume & Props Day. People in Private Peaceful spent the morning getting sorted into Dressing Rooms and changing into costumes, all costumes were then checked and additions made. We then went into a run of the whole show which went very smoothly and showed that a lot of people had put in a lot of work (even though they have been on Christmas Break!). I the gave a lot of notes for everyone to work on over the next couple of days before they turn up for the Tech Rehearsal on Monday. In the Hamlet Costume & Props Day we managed to make a lot of props including bones from tree branches and standards; we also gave out nearly all the costumes for the show (except the RSC hires of course!). We then had the Front of House Training Session in the evening for all the people who will be helping on our Front of House Team during Production Week. It was a very busy but successful day!
Sunday 4th January
Yesterday was the Get-in for the show. We started the day with just Staff and the Backstage Team sorting out the seating in the auditorium, the props and the Dressing Rooms. In the afternoon we then moved onto building the set, which was very exciting to see it all coming together. We also then moved on to sewing our Nurses costumes to ensure they looked perfect; as well as making the display for the Box Office and the display for the Front of House Table in the Bar – both of which look great! In the evening we moved onto focusing the lights and then plotting the lighting states for the show – which was even more exciting. We also painted parts of the set that needed it, as well carrying on with sewing and sorting Dressing Rooms. It was an extremely busy day but we achieved a lot and are very proud of everyone who was a part of it and can’t wait for the rest of the Cast and Chorus to see it all tomorrow!
Look forward to seeing you at one of our 6 performances this week!
– Alex
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