RE: Pick Up Rehearsal

You all have a pick up rehearsal this: 
Wednesday 12/10
CALL:  4:00p
GO:  4:30p

A few things...

1.  You DO NOT need to be in make-up / hair.  You DO need to be in costume.

2.  Zanna will be running this rehearsal; I will not be there.  Please treat this situation professionally.  I will get a full report on how things went.

3.  You may leave after your duties are done.

4.  You may watch plays you are not in - this is the last time you will have an opportunity to do this, so if you want to see and support one, final time, this is your chance!

5.  The main focus of this pick up should be staying present and sharp in your work - and also to maintain and grow the vocal and physical technique.

CONGRATS ON AN AMAZING OPENING WEEKEND!!!

-MZ

  

RE: Company Dinner Opening Night

To my surprise, some of you are unaware of the opening night company dinner tradition.  So...for the record.

There is a celebratory opening night dinner provided for all of us on Thursday 12/4, at 5:00p in room 169.  This is a mandatory event and will help us all come together before launching this wonderful production.  If you had plans to eat off site, please postpone those plans to another evening.

Final Schedule!

Freeze Frame Week 8 / 9

NOTE:  Once we get to opening, all are released once individual plays are over and duties have been fulfilled.

Monday 12/1

Crew Call:  5:30p

Actor Call: 6:00p

Go:  7:30p

Release:  10:00p

Tuesday 12/2

Crew Call:  5:30p

Actor Call: 6:00p

Go:  7:30p

Release:  10:00p

Wednesday 12/3 (Preview)

Crew Call:  5:30p

Actor Call: 6:00p

Go:  7:30p

Release:  10:00p

Thursday 12/4 (Opening)

All Call:  5:00p (Company Dinner)

Go:  7:30p

Friday 12/5

Crew Call:  5:30p

Actor Call:  6:30p

Go:  7:30p

Saturday 12/6

Crew Call:  5:30p

Actor Call:  6:30p

Go:  7:30p

                                                            

Wed 12/10

4:00p - 7:00p

Pick Up Rehearsal

All Called

Thursday 12/11

Crew Call:  5:30p

Actor Call:  6:30p

Go:  7:30p

Friday 12/12

Crew Call:  5:30p

Actor Call:  6:30p

Go:  7:30p

Saturday 12/13 (Closing)

Crew Call:  5:30p

Actor Call:  6:30p

Go:  7:30p

Note:  Post Show Ceremony to follow

ALERT:  Strike will be scheduled by Jim Peerenboom. 

Schedule Weeks 6 / 7

Freeze Frame Week 6 / 7

Monday 11/17

3:30p - 4:15p

Abigail / Bilal / Caleb

4:15p - 5:00p

Alexandre / Ben

5:00p - 5:30p

Kris

Tuesday 11/18

3:30p - 4:00p

Katie

4:00p - 5:00p

Chris / Olivia / India

5:00p - 5:30p

Alexandre / Ben

5:30p - 7:30p

Present Perfect - Full Cast

Wednesday 11/19

3:30p - 4:00p

Adie / Fiona

4:00p - 4:30p

Abigail / Bilal / Caleb

4:30p - 6:30p

Ergonomic - Full Cast

Thursday 11/20

3:30p - 5:00p

To the Sun - Full Cast

5:00p - 6:30p

Present Perfect - Full Cast

Saturday 11/22

10:00a - 1:00p

To the Sun  - Full Cast

1:00p - 3:30p

Present Perfect - Full Cast

3:30p - 6:00p

Ergonomic - Full Cast

                                                           

Sunday 11/23

5:00p - 10:00p

Freeze Frame - Full Cast

Monday 11/24

4:00p - 10:00p

Freeze Frame - Full Cast

Tuesday 11/25

4:00p - 10:00p

Freeze Frame - Full Cast

Schedule Reminder

Hey all,

Thank you for your patience while I work out the schedule for the next two weeks.

I want to remind all of you that there are NO CONFLICTS permitted going forward. 

The general time slots for rehearsals (for actors) will be:

Mon. 11/17
3:30 - 5:30

Tues. 11/18
3:30 - 7:30

Wed. 11/19
3:30 - 6:30

Thurs. 11/20
3:30 - 6:30

Fri. 11/21
OFF 

Sat. 11/22
10:00 - 6:00 (food provided)

Sun. 11/23
5:00 - 10:00

Mon. 11/24
4:00 - 10:00 (food provided)

Tues. 11/25
4:00 - 10:00 (food provided)

I have much to figure out in terms of specific calls and will have that published no later than noon tomorrow.

Thanks
MZ

Weather Policy

REMINDER:  WEATHER CLOSURE POLICY

There will be no rehearsal if Portland Public Schools closes for the day.  If there is simply a late start, rehearsals will proceed as planned.  

UPDATE:  PPS is now officially closed for 11/13/14.  Rehearsals are canceled.  Friday rehearsal will continue as planned.  See you tomorrow!

Want A Clean Script?

Hey all,

Below is the link to the clean versions of the scripts.  These have all the recent changes.  All are labeled (RDF) for "Rehearsal Draft Final".  Any future changes will be tiny - we promise this time!

-MZ

For clean scripts, go:
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1kqbren5kksj/Freeze_Frame

REMINDERS: Tomorrow 11/11

ONE
Potluck!  Don't forget!

TWO
Your headshot will be taken at 2:00p for the lobby slideshow

THREE
Off Book!!!

FOUR
Wear comfortable/movement clothing and be prepared to go barefoot for parts of rehearsal 

FIVE
When not onstage, you will be working on line throughs with your cast mates and/or homework - bring academic projects in case you have extra time

SIX
Do not be late!

:)
MZ

COSTUME ALERT!!!

Hey guys- 

We're currently collecting winter clothes for To The Sun costumes, and would really appreciate some help from all of you! If you or any family members have any wintry clothing that you don't mind relinquishing until the play closes, please bring it in on Tuesday. We are looking for vests, fleece, jackets, scarves, hats, sweaters, and gloves - nothing too noise-making or flashy/colorful (aim for blues, greys, black, beige, etc...). Remember to label anything you do bring in! 

Thanks,

Costume Crew   

RE: POTLUCK ON 11/11

REMINDER: POTLUCK

Students are all expected to bring food for our long rehearsal on Tuesday 11/11 (10a - 7p).  As there will be no set "dinner break", we are setting up a craft services table so that throughout the day and on various breaks, students will be able to snack off and on and remain energized.

Overall, the food should be healthy and not require heating or elaborate preparation for consumption.  If you bring perishables, please bring a cooler with ice, so as to keep things chilled.

Great Food Items

Fruits

Veggies

Cold cuts

Hummus

Whole grain crackers

Sliced Cheeses

Salads

Wraps

Nuts and Seeds

100% Juices

Soda Water

Bad Ideas

Soups

Seafoods

Pizza

Chips

Candy

Cookies

It is certainly fine to have a dessert or two, but we're trying to avoid the "last minute grocery grab" where inevitably people show up with a box of doughnuts and a bag of chips.  The idea is that this food can serve as an ongoing snack as well as a meal.

Schedule Week 4 / 5

Freeze Frame Week 4 / 5

Monday 11/3

3:45p - 4:45p

Chris / Olivia / India

4:45p - 6:30p

Present Perfect  - Full Cast

Tuesday 11/4

3:45p - 4:15p

Katie

4:15p - 5:00p

Alexandre / Ben

5p - 5:45p

Abigail / Bilal / Caleb

5:45p - 6:30p

Adie / Fiona

Wednesday 11/5

3:45p - 6:30p

Ergonomic - Full Cast

Thursday 11/6

3:45p - 4:30p

Emma / Alex

4:30p - 6:30p

Present Perfect - Full Cast

Friday 11/7

3:45p - 4:15p

Kris

4:15p - 6:30p

Ergonomic - Full Cast

                                                           

Tuesday 11/11*

10:00a - 7:00p

Freeze Frame - Full Company

*(11/11 will be used for multiple purposes.  When not on stage, actors will be running lines / doing costume fittings / watching other rehearsals.  This is also going to be a “potluck” day.  All cast members are asked to bring food to be shared with the company.  A table will be set up in the foyer to snack and eat all day long.)

Wednesday 11/12

3:45p - 4:30p

Chris / Olivia / India

4:30p - 5:30p

Present Perfect - Full Cast

5:30p - 6:30p

Ergonomic - Full Cast

Thursday 11/13

3:45p - 4:30p

Abigail / Bilal / Caleb

4:30p - 5:00p

Katie

5:00p - 5:30p

Kris

5:30p - 6:30p

Present Perfect - Full Cast

Friday 11/14

3:45p - 4:30p

Emma / Alex

4:30p - 5:00p

Adie / Fiona

5:00p - 5:30p

Chris / Olivia / India

5:30p - 6:30p

Ergonomic - Full Cast

REMINDER: WORK PARTY SATURDAY 11/1

WORK PARTY!

INSTALLING NEW WORKS FESTIVAL SEATING!

SATURDAY 11/1/14

10a - 5p

You may arrive as early as 9:00a when Jim and Norm will begin setting up.  Stay as long as you can to get us ready as soon as possible for what's going to be a stellar production!

Schedule Week 3

Freeze Frame Week 3

Monday 10/27

3:45p - 4:30p

Alexandre / Ben

4:30p - 5:00p

Katie

5:00p - 7:00p

Ergonomic Full Cast

Tuesday 10/28

3:45p - 4:15p

Kris

4:15p - 5:00p

Adie / Fiona

5:00p - 5:45p

Chris / Olivia / India

5:45p - 6:30p

Abigail / Bilal / Caleb

Wednesday 10/29

3:45p - 4:30p

Emma / Alex

4:30p - 7:00p

Present Perfect Full Cast

Thursday 10/30

5:00p - 6:30p

Present Perfect Full Cast

NOTE:  For anyone going to see Bob: A Life in Five Acts on Thursday 10/30, I can give rides to and from the theatre (from Lincoln).  I can hold 4 in my car.  Parental approval via email is mandatory if I am to drive you.  We will leave at 6:40p from Lincoln. 

matthew.b.zrebski@gmail.com

Schedule Week 2

ALL:

Below is this week's schedule.  I have taken into account the conflicts you listed on your audition forms.  For some of you, I was unable to honor your "preferences".  I ask that you always do everything you can to work out a conflict BEFORE you come to me.  That said, do email me ASAP if you absolutely CANNOT be there for some reason.

You will receive new scripts on whatever day you first come to rehearsal.

Thanks,

MZ

Freeze Frame Week 2

Monday 10/20

3:45p - 4:00p

Kris

4:00p - 4:30p

Alexandre / Ben

4:30p - 5:00p

Abigail / Bilal / Caleb

5:00p - 5:30p

Adie / Fiona

5:30p - 6:00p

Chris / Olivia / India

6:00p - 6:30p

Emma / Alex

Tuesday 10/21

3:45p - 4:00p

Katie

4:00p - 6:30p

Ergonomic Full Cast

Wednesday 10/22

3:45p - 4:30

Alexandre / Ben

4:30p - 6:00p

Present Perfect Full Cast

Thursday 10/23

3:45p - 4:30p

Abigail / Bilal / Caleb

4:30p - 6:00p

Present Perfect Full Cast

Friday 10/24

3:45p - 6:30p

Ergonomic Full Cast

PARENT MEETING WEDNESDAY

Hello Parents!

Please plan to attend a meeting this week for all things related to this year's exciting festival!

Parent Meeting for Cast and Crew

6p, Wednesday, October 21

30 minute meeting

auditorium

General Schedule / Schedule Week #1

Below is the general schedule as previously posted and as dictated in your signed audition packets.  Please remain familiar with this.  Specific schedules will be posted on a weekly basis.  Conflicts are being taken into consideration that were listed on your audition forms.

Everyone is called for the first two days on 10/13 and 10/14 from 3:30p - 5:30p.  Per your signed audition packets, these dates are mandatory and no conflicts are accepted.  

See you tomorrow!

MZ

GENERAL REHEARSALS DATES/TIMES

This is preliminary and is subject to change

REHEARSALS

Week 1

10/13 & 10/14:  3:30p – 5:30p

Week 2

10/20 - 10/24:  3:45p – 6:30p

Week 3

10/27 - 10/29:  3:45p – 7p

10/30:  5:15p - 7:30p

Week 4

11/3 - 11/7:  3:45p – 6:30p

Week 5

11/11 (no school):  10a - 7p

11/12 - 11/14:  3:45p – 6:30p

Week 6

11/17 - 11/20:  3:45 - 6:30p

TECH REHEARSALS

11/22 and 11/23:  noon - 8p

DRESS REHEARSALS

11/24 & 11/25:  4p - 10:00p

12/1 - 12/2:  6:00p - 10:30p

INVITED PREVIEW

12/3:  6p – 10:30p

PERFORMANCE WEEK 1

12/4 - 12/6

Tech Call:  5:30p

Actor Call:  6:30p

Go:  7:30p

PICK UP REHEARSAL

12/10:  4p – 7p

PERFORMANCE WEEK 2

12/11 - 12/13

Tech Call:  5:30p

Actor Call:  6:30p

Go:  7:30p

STRIKE

12/15:  3:30p – 8p

Freeze Frame: The Acting Company

Thank you for three stellar days of auditioning.  I know the playwrights and I are all grateful for the terrific work.  If you were not cast, I sincerely hope you will consider being involved in other ways.

Please check the blog frequently for updates on the schedule!

The 11^th Annual New Works Festival
F R E E Z E    F R A M E
THE ACTING COMPANY

To the Sun

by Nickey Olson

ACE - Kris Nine

JERRY - Alexandre Crepeaux

SCOTT - Ben Pagano

LIBBY - Abigail Meskimen

CHUCK - Bilal Nasir

PAUL - Caleb Sohigian

SAMANTHA - Katie Reahl

EMMA - Adie Fecker

SOPHIE - Fiona Lett-Aragoz

TONY - Christopher Schuring

GRACIE - Olivia Fouger

JULES - India Houides

HOLLY - Emma Weightman

AXEL - Alex Denman-Still

Present Perfect

by Caleb Sohigian

JANIE - Jillian Briglia

DENNIS - Nickey Olson

AVEX - Alex Denman-Still

AMBER - Lauren Sunday

GREG - Clements Park

Ergonomic

by Alexandre Crepeaux

JESSICA - Sophia Pratt

NICOLE - Marjorie Sheiman

LAUREN - Caroline Fenty

BROCK - Bilal Nasir

ROMAN - Tucker Litch

Callbacks - 10/9

I was very impressed with callbacks and have decided to see everyone again!

So...these actors are all still in consideration for roles in Freeze Frame and must come to the auditorium October 9, ready to work at 4:00p sharp:

Sage Lingenfelter

Marjorie Sheiman

India Houides

Katie Reahl

Abigail Meskimen

Emma Weightman

Harper Wilamoski

Carelle Namegabe

Sophie Pratt

Lux Preciado-Solis

Eve Selbie

Adie Fecker

Jillian Briglia

Lauren Sunday

Caroline Fenty

Fiona Lett-Alagoz
Olivia Fouger

Alexandre Crepeaux (optional - to watch only)

Christopher Schuring

Tucker Litch

Bilal Nasir

Nickey Olson

Alex Denman-Still

Ben Pagano

Clements Park

Caleb Sohigian (optional - to watch only)

(Kris Nine) - considered, but out of town

Readings may be from any of the three plays.  Please note that Caleb has made fairly substantial changes to his script; you will be reading cold from the new one!  

See you soon!

MZ

Callbacks - Wed. 10/8

Thank you to all who auditioned!

The following actors are still in consideration for roles in Freeze Frame and must come to the auditorium tomorrow, October 8, ready to work at 4:00p sharp:

Sage Lingenfelter

Marjorie Sheiman

India Houides

Katie Reahl

Abigail Meskimen

Emma Weightman

Harper Wilamoski

Carelle Namegabe

Sophie Pratt

Lux Preciado-Solis

Eve Selbie

Adie Fecker

Jillian Briglia

Lauren Sunday

Caroline Fenty

Fiona Lett-Alagoz

Alexandre Crepeaux

Christopher Schuring

Tucker Litch

Bilal Nasir

Nickey Olson* (called back Thursday)

Alex Denman-Still

Ben Pagano

Clements Park

Caleb Sohigian

(Kris Nine) - considered, but out of town

All readings on 10/8 will be from To the Sun.  Additional callbacks will take place on Thursday 10/9 with readings from the other plays.

See you soon!

MZ

Audition Process - Slight Change

As a result of a scheduling error, the auditorium is not available tomorrow for general auditions.  This means I have had to rethink the way I want to handle this first round.

It will now be more traditional.  All male actors will be asked to read excerpts from Ace's monologue in To the Sun.  All female actors will be asked to read excerpts from Samantha's monologue from To the Sun.

Monologues will be provided at the audition, but obviously, it will benefit you to look them over in advance.

People will come in one at a time for me - likely in the choir room - beginning at 4p.  Once I have seen everyone, we will be done for the day.

(NOTE:  Should Nickey Olson be auditioning, he will be asked to read something else!)

Thanks,
MZ

Audition Materials Download Link!

For the scripts and audition packet, click:

HERE

Freeze Frame Preliminary Schedule

This will all be in the packets available soon.

But until then, I know scheduling is a huge question for many of you.

Actors:  I am accepting few conflicts.  The dates with * are mandatory.  In other words, if you can't make those dates, you will not be cast.  You may have no conflicts from 11/17 to the end of the run if you are to be considered.

Crew members: you must be mostly available for the LOAD IN/TECH PREP dates.  And you must be totally available for all dates/times from 11/21 to the end of the run.

All:  NOTE THE PROXIMITY TO THANKSGIVING.  If you are planning on skipping school those days of Thanksgiving week, you cannot be in this production.  No exceptions.

My email is matthew.b.zrebski@gmail.com should anyone have questions.

Later,
MZ

PICK UP FORMS / PACKETS

Friday 10/3

3:30p – 4:15p

AUDITIONS

10/7, 10/8, and 10/9

4p – 6p

REHEARSALS

Week 1

10/13* & 10/14*:  3:30p – 5:30p

Week 2

10/20 - 10/24:  3:45p – 6:30p

Week 3

10/27 - 10/29:  3:45p – 7p

10/30:  5:15p - 7:30p

Week 4

11/3 - 11/7:  3:45p – 6:30p

Week 5

11/11* (no school):  10a - 7p

11/12 - 11/14:  3:45p – 6:30p

Week 6

11/17 - 11/20:  3:45 - 6:30p

LOAD IN / TECH PREP

11/8 - 11/10 (no school):  10a – 7p

11/15 - 11/16:  10a – 7p

11/17 - 11/20:  6:30p - 10:00p

CUE BUILD / CREW PREP

11/21:  4p – 10p

11/22 & 11/23:  9a - noon (if necessary)

TECH REHEARSALS

11/22 and 11/23:  noon - 8p

DRESS REHEARSALS

11/24 & 11/25:  4p - 10:00p

12/1 - 12/2:  6:00p - 10:30p

INVITED PREVIEW

12/3:  6p – 10:30p

PERFORMANCE WEEK 1

12/4 - 12/6

Tech Call:  5:30p

Actor Call:  6:30p

Go:  7:30p

PICK UP REHEARSAL

12/10:  4p – 7p

PERFORMANCE WEEK 2

12/11 - 12/13

Tech Call:  5:30p

Actor Call:  6:30p

Go:  7:30p

STRIKE

12/15:  3:30p – 8p

NOTES

--It is rare that every cast member would be called on each day.  The 3 plays will rotate rehearsals.  This means there should be plenty of time to strategize homework and other obligations. 

--Very few conflicts will be accepted.  But I will try to work around you when I can.  However, these dates are mandatory for you to participate in the show: 

10/13, 10/14, 11/11, and 11/17 through closing.

FREEZE FRAME AUDITIONS

The scripts will be available to download and read on Friday 10/3.

Audition Packets will be available to download and/or pick up after school on Friday 10/3.

This gives you all the weekend to read / consider / prepare.

THE AUDITION

GENERALS (Tues. 10/7, 4p - 6p - sign up on auditorium door)

Except for reading the plays, there is nothing to prepare for this audition.  Part of the assessment will be your ability to handle whatever is thrown at you.  Your vocal technique, physical skills, improvisation, and openness to your fellow actors will be key.  This will be a group audition and smaller groups may be created throughout the process.  Be prepared to stay the entire time, though you may be released early.  Dress in movement clothing and be prepared to work in bare feet.  A positive, supportive, and intensely focused demeanor is important.  If you cannot be there the entire time, you must note this at the beginning of the auditions.

CALL BACKS (Wed. 10/8 and Thurs. 10/9, 4p – 6p)

The call back process will include readings from the scripts and additional investigation of acting skills and the ability to quickly take direction.

CASTING ANNOUNCMENT

Fri. 10/10, by 5p via the blog.  A post on the door will be available Mon. 10/13 by 9a.  Note that first rehearsal is Mon. 10/13 at 3:30p.

ROLE ACCEPTANCE

By simply showing up, any actor auditioning for the show is saying, “I am excited to accept any role offered.”  No requests will be entertained regarding your role preference.   If you get cast and then refuse a role, it may greatly affect future casting at Lincoln Drama, so make your decision to audition wisely.