Sunday's Rehearsal Tentative Change to 1:00 Check Sun Morning For Final Decision

Hi All,

Bobby & I will make the definitive call about Sunday's rehearsal tomorrow morning – but based on the forecast, we are currently planning to change the spacing rehearsal to 1:00 pm at the theatre. Please email me asap at jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org if you KNOW that you will be unable to make that rehearsal. If you can’t get there at 1:00, please come as soon as you can.
We will space the musical numbers and then the smaller scenes. Anyone from out of town who would like to stay in High Point tomorrow, just let me know and I will check with our board members for available space.

Please check the blog http://hpcommunitytheatre.blogspot.com/ in the morning for the final decision. But wanted to keep you aware of our current thoughts.

Jennifer

Act II

A couple of posts from Act II rehearsal including "Springtime For Hitler". Come see the finished product March 5 - 8.

PG-13ish posts - Viewer Discretion

Thanks For A Great Load-In

After today, The Producers cast/crew can say they...

Spent a day in and out of pouring rain
Hung a 30ish feet Nazi flag
Ate some great chili
Listened to Michael Martinez sing all day
Stenciled/cut out/painted German paratroopers
Played with pigeons
Set off NCSF's burglar alarm "Intruder, Intruder"
Heard a fabulous orchestra rehearse
Watched Katie Jo fall off of a ladder and stick the landing
Moved three pianos (two real, one fake)
Heard everybody nagging at Mary Margaret for wearing shorts
Put up walls
Moved costumes
Unpacked props
And Had Great Attitudes While Doing It All!

Thanks for all of your help.

Check this spot tomorrow for rehearsal schedule.

Producers' Rehearsal Footage

Here's a little taste of Act I of our upcoming production of THE PRODUCERS. I hope that you are planning to join us to enjoy the finished product.

Note - Just like the show, some of these clips are PG-13. Viewer discretion is advised (Cue the Law & Order SVU sound).

Rehearsal Changes & Other Stuff

Thursday, 2/19
6:30 if possible – otherwise as soon as you can get there - Costume Fittings – Michael Martinez, David McDonald, Matt Sara
7:00 – Choreograph “Prisoners of Love” Male & Female Prisoners
8:30 – Finish “Springtime For Hitler” – No audience members needed

Friday, 2/20
6:30 if possible – otherwise as soon as you can get there - Costume Fittings – Kevin Rapier, Reid Dalton, Gareth Stearns
7:00 – Work through entire show – Full Company

Saturday, 2/21 – Off

Sunday, 2/22
We will shoot lobby head shots during this rehearsal – All should wear a solid colored top – any style – no writing – any color except white
1:30 – Principals if possible for head shots
2:00 – Run through – Full Company

Jennifer & Lee – Please see Jennifer Ackland at one of the above fittings to schedule your fitting time.

If there is anyone else that has not yet had a fitting, please email me immediately at jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org

We need…..

Pictures of your Grandmothers (or anyone who looks like they could be one of Bialy’s Old Ladies) – portrait style – either 8x10 or 5x7 – preferably framed – but it’s ok if its not.
Crocheted afghans – lots and lots of them

Natural Science Center of Greensboro

The Natural Science Center of Greensboro is looking for an actor/actress to take on the one man/woman shows "Indiana Bones and the Kingdom of the Camarasaur" and "Meal or No Meal." A paid position, the actor/actress would rotate with two other actors for weekend performances (10am-4pm on Sat.; 1pm-4pm on Sun.) only until summer when the Saturday schedule extends to Monday through Friday. You are actor, director, tech crew, and house manager in one. You are given a 30-35 minute script, a DVD that you perform with and about a week to a week and a half to rehearse (also paid if done at NSC).

Here's show info:
"Indiana Bones & the Kingdom of the Camarasaur" -- 11:00 AM (Saturdays) and 2:00 PM (Saturdays and Sundays)
Indiana Bones starts the fifth installment of the popular NSC Series excited about activating a good, baby robot dinosaur, Cameron. However, soon he realizes that his evil archnemesis, Dr. Dean O. Saur, has once again invaded the Natural Science Center with his hoard of evil robot dinosaurs, and is eyeing the NSC'S Animal Discovery Zoo for a new "Robot Jurassic Park." When Cameron is kidnapped by Dean O. Saur, Indy must use the kids' help to solve four riddles in order to save the NSC, Cameron, and Indy's dad from total destruction.

"Meal or No Meal" -- 12:30 PM (Saturdays) and 3:30 PM (Saturdays and Sundays)
Join the Natural Science Center in a game of animal eating knowledge in "Meal or No Meal!" Kids choose the animal, Howie provides the comedy, a Chimpanzee-banker raises the stakes---and it's all for a chance to meet a real live animal from the NSC Zoo: Animal Discovery! (This show is slated to change to a "science-magic" show in the summer.)

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE NSC PUBLIC PERFORMERS: Call Ron Settle, Director of Public Programs of the NSC at 336.288.3769 ext. 329.

Rehearsal This Week

Mon. 16 7-10 - Review All Choreography - Full Company
Tue. 17 - Off
Wed. 18 - Off
Thur 19 7-10 - Choreo #23 Prisoners of Love & Finale - Full Company
Fri. 20 7-10 - Detail II-5-8 – Everybody

Commercial

Are you a local actor who has a connection to High Point Bank, as an account holder, insurance through Argus or Robins & Weill (subsidiary companies of High Point Bank), Trust Services, retail or commercial banking.

High Point Bank is shooting a commercial with a voice over and is looking for 6 - 8 adult actors for the spot. However, they want to work with actual customers of the bank. There will be some small compensation for the spot.

If you are interested and have an ongoing relationship with High Point Bank, please email me at jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org with your contact information so I can pass it along to the bank.

5K Fundraiser

High Point Community Theatre is hosting the inaugural Break A Leg 5k Run/Walk on April 4, 2009. For a downloadable Break-A-Leg 5K Information Brochure with registration form, click here. Visit http://hpct5k.blogspot.com/ for further information about this HPCT Fundraiser.

Producer Costume Fittings

We are ready to start costume fittings for everyone except Jennifer Arnold, Kevin Rapier & Lee Willard.

All others please email me ASAP with a day & time that you are available. Fitting times at NCSF can be scheduled between 10 am and noon and between 1 pm and 6 pm.

All Chorus Girls are scheduled on Wednesday at 5:30 or as soon as you can get there. So all other cast members should stay away from that time.

All fittings MUST be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

If you are unable to schedule a fitting for the times above, we will do your fitting during rehearsal hours, but it is much easier if you can do your fitting in the costume shop.

Directions to costume shop….. NCSF’s Spirit Center – 807 West Ward Avenue – Corner of West Ward & West Green

http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?2a=807+West+Ward+Avenue&2c=High+Point&2s=NC&2z=27260&2y=US&cid=lfddlink

Please bring ANY items that may be useful (shoes, hats, glasses, whatever) to your fitting.

All Male Cast Members need: 1 pair black pants,1 light colored dress shirt, 1 suit (jacket and pants) in navy blue, gray, or black, 1 neck tie.

All female cast members need: any dress that might work for your characters. Black character shoes ( Chorus Girls)

Producers Rehearsal - Thursday

Thur, Feb 5 - 7-10 - Review All Choreograph - Full Company

We're Free!!!!!

Thanks to many of you, my time in jail was relatively short. And I had Michael Dougherty as my cell mate so we actually had a pretty good time. With your help, I was able to raise $1051.00 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Thanks to those of you who helped raise our bail and those who offered to bake a cake with a nail file. I'm glad that we didn't have to bust out and lead lives on the lam.

Update on Lee

As some of you know, Lee Willard was admitted to Moses Cone Hospital yesterday with a probable blood clot in his leg. After Doppler tests today, the doctors determined it was not a blood clot but a severe infection (cellulitis) in his lower leg. He remains in Moses Cone (room 5506) on IV antibiotics tonight and has high hopes for going home tomorrow - though to my knowledge those hopes have not been raised by any of the medical staff. He will have to remain off of his leg for awhile but should be fit and fine to appear in a gown that looks like the Chrysler Building in The Producers.

Send love and prayers Lee's way! Get well soon, my dear friend!

Schedule Change for Monday 2/2

Monday 2/2

7:00 - 8:30 - Finish Choreography for #2 & #3 - Full Company except Roger & Leo
8:30 - 10:00 - Choreograph #10 - Hop Clop – Franz, Max & Leo

The Slammer on Tuesday!

Hi Friends,

Two days until I head to the pokey...that's right, I'm going behind bars to help Jerry's Kids© and MDA. To be released on good behavior I have to raise bail and I need your help!

All you have to do is click here to make a secure, online donation before 02/04/09. Your donation (in any amount) will help families living in our community and help guarantee me an early release (before American Idol). I can't wait to add you to my list of contributors.

Thanks in advance for your help. Don't hesitate to call or email me with any questions.

Together we'll make a difference,

Jennifer

P.S. I'm counting on you, click here to donate.

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