All Shook Up at STG 2013

Sunday, July 28, 2013

My last e-mail to you as director of All Shook Up...

Well folks, we're down to our last show. As I've stated before, I am very proud of you and thankful that you were a part of this family.

I want you all to have a lot of fun out there this afternoon, but please do NOT do anything to compromise the integrity of this show. To those of you who are considering doing something different today, please do not. This audience deserves the same great show that everyone else saw. And if that doesn't sway you, please consider that your creative staff worked hard to put the visual aesthetic of this show together. More times than not, there is a rhyme and/or reason for everything that is done on stage. For you to change that, you're essentially slapping all of us in the face and saying that you don't care about the time we spent putting it all together. Not to mention, if you aren't in the correct place for things like dances, you end up throwing everything off. We really don't need that. Instead of focusing on what you can do differently, please spend the time and effort on making sure the dances, lines, songs, blocking, etc... are perfect! Be where you're supposed to be and do what you're supposed to do. Please :)

Reminder, if you want to get a copy of the DVD that is being made, you need to fill out the form that is backstage with your name, address, e-mail address, phone number, etc... so that they can get in touch with you when it's finished. You also need to provide the $15.00 cost to produce the DVD.

Also, as I've been stating for a while, tomorrow night after the show is strike. Be sure to help out, even if it's only for a short while. We need to get it all taken down. Then, after the strike, we need to do something as our last time together. We can talk about it before the show tomorrow. There have been lots of suggestions to go somewhere to eat. Tyrone and Peachtree City have been mentioned. I am fine with all of the above. We can also consider staying at the theatre, but if we do that, we'll need to find a way to get food there. If you're worried about money, transportation, etc... we can discuss all of this tomorrow.

Thank you again. This show couldn't have happened without the dedication and hard work you've put into it.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! :)

Jared

Thursday, July 25, 2013

The Last Weekend of All Shook Up

Well, here we are...rapidly approaching our last weekend. It seems like it's really flying by, which makes me sad. Everyone, please look over your lines, your blocking, your choreography, your songs...come in this weekend and let's make this one the best yet! I know it will be.

From a Box Office stand point, let everyone know that Sunday is filling up, so if they plan to attend the Sunday performance, they need to go ahead and get their tickets now. The rest of the weekend looks pretty open from what I understand. Try to get people to come on either Friday or Saturday, if at all possible.

We will take a cast picture before the show on Friday. Please be there as early as possible and get into costumes and make-up ASAP. With mic checks, warm ups and so on, we won't have a ton of time to do the cast photo, so every minute counts.

As for Set Strike Night (a,k.a. closing night). Remember, everyone needs to contribute some time to taking down the set, putting props away, putting costumes away, cleaning the backstage, auditorium and front of house areas to be sure it's ready for Smoke on the Mountain, which goes up VERY quickly after we close. The more people we have working to get things put away, cleaned and straightened, the less time we have to spend. Does anyone want to go eat afterwards? Or ??? We can bring food and have a final cast party at the theatre if everyone wants to. Just let me know.

Does anyone have photos of the show or rehearsals or what not? I'd like access to them, if possible. I didn't take many pictures throughout the process of putting on ASU. Beth is going to bring her camera in this weekend and I'll try to get some show photos this weekend. One way or another, these will be posted so that you can all have them. I'll also be sure the cast photo(s) is/are posted as well.

Everyone, I really am very proud of you and I have enjoyed working with all of you. I hope that we can all stay in touch and maybe work together again in the future. This is truly a great show!

See you all Friday by 7:00 pm.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Re: Cast Party Friday after the show.

I will have a taco bar and ice cream bar...can't wait to see all of you!!!!

Monique

On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 12:24 AM, JCW <stgec75@gmail.com> wrote:

Bring snacks/desserts/finger foods/drinks.

The map:

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 14, 2013, at 1:11 AM, Jared Wright <stgec75@gmail.com> wrote:

First, thank you for all of your continuous hard work to make this show amazing. I truly appreciate your dedication!!!

Second, as I mentioned, tomorrow is the last show where you can use your comp tickets.

Third, Don't forget, you have to be there at 1:30 tomorrow. Alexia will be there at noon (?), I will be there at 1:00 (or sooner if I can get motivated and alive enough to leave sooner).

And then... one last thing...

Admittedly, I've been at war with myself. Part of me wants to just say, we're here, let's just enjoy the show for what it is and so on… Then there's the other part of me that really wants things to be the best that they can be – and I hope you feel this way too – so, that said…here are a few more notes.

PLEASE read over these and try your best to fix the things you can fix…

Lines after all shook up need to be faster.
Why was there a leather jacket in act two?
Can the special lights (on clown and funhouse) not go out during a little less conversation?
Natalie give your hat to your dad during Fools Fall In Love
Remember to throw your bouquets offstage/behind you…
There shouldn't be a leather jacket for act two.
Why did the carnival lights go out?
Carnival lights out before if I can dream.
The traveler keeps opening onto the funhouse mirror.
Cast if you see the traveler in front of any set piece and it shouldn't be, nonchalantly fix it please.
React more when earl reveals love for Matilda

In general everyone needs to look like they're having more fun. Keep up the energy from start until finish.
Jarrett please stop whispering.

For everyone who needs this note: PROJECT!!! DO NOT count on the mics to always pick you up.

Is there anyone left who can help Krystle pin her hat on for the wedding?
Don't rush that's alright
Sean don't change the blocking for That's Alright. Stay Stage Right of Lorraine. It makes the scene awkward if you don't.
Mark don't prat fall or trip, it looks forced.

Everyone… please don't slouch. It just looks sloppy. Stand tall and proud.

If mistakes are to be made, make them with confidence.

Always be confident in what you're doing.

THINK during the dances, but don't show it on your face.
EVERYONE should be singing when it's time to sing. No one should just be backstage chilling. There's a time and a place for that.

HAVE FUN!!!

Cast Party Friday after the show.

Bring snacks/desserts/finger foods/drinks.

The map:

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 14, 2013, at 1:11 AM, Jared Wright <stgec75@gmail.com> wrote:

First, thank you for all of your continuous hard work to make this show amazing. I truly appreciate your dedication!!!

Second, as I mentioned, tomorrow is the last show where you can use your comp tickets.

Third, Don't forget, you have to be there at 1:30 tomorrow. Alexia will be there at noon (?), I will be there at 1:00 (or sooner if I can get motivated and alive enough to leave sooner).

And then... one last thing...

Admittedly, I've been at war with myself. Part of me wants to just say, we're here, let's just enjoy the show for what it is and so on… Then there's the other part of me that really wants things to be the best that they can be – and I hope you feel this way too – so, that said…here are a few more notes.

PLEASE read over these and try your best to fix the things you can fix…

Lines after all shook up need to be faster.
Why was there a leather jacket in act two?
Can the special lights (on clown and funhouse) not go out during a little less conversation?
Natalie give your hat to your dad during Fools Fall In Love
Remember to throw your bouquets offstage/behind you…
There shouldn't be a leather jacket for act two.
Why did the carnival lights go out?
Carnival lights out before if I can dream.
The traveler keeps opening onto the funhouse mirror.
Cast if you see the traveler in front of any set piece and it shouldn't be, nonchalantly fix it please.
React more when earl reveals love for Matilda

In general everyone needs to look like they're having more fun. Keep up the energy from start until finish.
Jarrett please stop whispering.

For everyone who needs this note: PROJECT!!! DO NOT count on the mics to always pick you up.

Is there anyone left who can help Krystle pin her hat on for the wedding?
Don't rush that's alright
Sean don't change the blocking for That's Alright. Stay Stage Right of Lorraine. It makes the scene awkward if you don't.
Mark don't prat fall or trip, it looks forced.

Everyone… please don't slouch. It just looks sloppy. Stand tall and proud.

If mistakes are to be made, make them with confidence.

Always be confident in what you're doing.

THINK during the dances, but don't show it on your face.
EVERYONE should be singing when it's time to sing. No one should just be backstage chilling. There's a time and a place for that.

HAVE FUN!!!

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Reminder: Party today/tonight!

ASU Teeny Bopper Pool Party

(All Cast & Crew Welcome)

Emily and Julie Campbell’s House

81 Green Park Way – Newnan – 678-877-7708

Directions:

(HWY 29 South toward Newnan. Pass Newnan Country Club and take an immediate right onto Old Atlanta Hwy. Go straight through the stop sign at Country Club Road. Take a right onto Howard Hughes just after the 2 Little Churches. First right onto Green Park Way. 3^rd mailbox on the right. Park at the street for easy exit.)

Wednesday July 17

4:00pm - ?

Dinner at 5:30. Grilled hot dogs, soda and chips will be provided. Bring a side dish or dessert to share and anything special you’d like to drink.

Don’t forget your bathing suits and towels! There is plenty of room inside for non-swimmers/non-teeny boppers too!

Sunday, July 14, 2013

A few more things...

First, thank you for all of your continuous hard work to make this show amazing. I truly appreciate your dedication!!!

Second, as I mentioned, tomorrow is the last show where you can use your comp tickets.

Third, Don't forget, you have to be there at 1:30 tomorrow. Alexia will be there at noon (?), I will be there at 1:00 (or sooner if I can get motivated and alive enough to leave sooner).

And then... one last thing...

Admittedly, I've been at war with myself. Part of me wants to just say, we're here, let's just enjoy the show for what it is and so on… Then there's the other part of me that really wants things to be the best that they can be – and I hope you feel this way too – so, that said…here are a few more notes.

PLEASE read over these and try your best to fix the things you can fix…

Lines after all shook up need to be faster.

Why was there a leather jacket in act two?
Can the special lights (on clown and funhouse) not go out during a little less conversation?
Natalie give your hat to your dad during Fools Fall In Love
Remember to throw your bouquets offstage/behind you…
There shouldn't be a leather jacket for act two.
Why did the carnival lights go out?
Carnival lights out before if I can dream.
The traveler keeps opening onto the funhouse mirror.
Cast if you see the traveler in front of any set piece and it shouldn't be, nonchalantly fix it please.
React more when earl reveals love for Matilda

In general everyone needs to look like they're having more fun. Keep up the energy from start until finish.
Jarrett please stop whispering.

For everyone who needs this note: PROJECT!!! DO NOT count on the mics to always pick you up.

Is there anyone left who can help Krystle pin her hat on for the wedding?
Don't rush that's alright
Sean don't change the blocking for That's Alright. Stay Stage Right of Lorraine. It makes the scene awkward if you don't.
Mark don't prat fall or trip, it looks forced.

Everyone… please don't slouch. It just looks sloppy. Stand tall and proud.

If mistakes are to be made, make them with confidence.

Always be confident in what you're doing.

THINK during the dances, but don't show it on your face.

EVERYONE should be singing when it's time to sing. No one should just be backstage chilling. There's a time and a place for that.

HAVE FUN!!!