Spring break info - not a comment grade

Just to refresh everyone’s memory I’ve included the information I sent to everyone in the fall. Several parents are concerned about spring break and I understand because I’d like to get out of Dodge myself J Instead of the 16^th, 17^th, and 18^th, we will be rehearsing on the 17^th and 18^th.  JV baseball has a game at 10 AM and we have one student involved.  There is no track meet or anything else scheduled.  We will rehearse Saturday, March 17 from 4 until 10 in costume.  We may let them out early.  We will provide dinner for the kids.  We will then again rehearse Sunday, March 18 at 2 on stage in costume. Bi- district will be in Tulia with official rehearsal on the 23^rd and contest on the 24^th. Our practice schedule will be mixed up because we have district academic contest that week so many of my kids will be practicing for those.  That contest is the 21^st.  We will also have track and baseball. I know it will have only been a week (spring break), but it will be like starting over.  Lines, cues, blocking will have been forgotten.  It is usually a retraining rehearsal.  The only date that has changed below is the regional contest.  It has always been the Thursday and Friday prior, but the contest is on Monday.  We will look at travel, etc. as we cross that bridge.  Please stress to your children that we cannot lose any costumes, and the best way to do that is to hang them in the dressing room as they have been instructed – hats, hankies, and all. Our crew kids and there are more of them than actors have been amazing.  You can’t help but look at our set with amazement.  And to think that I now have a seamstress – Kristen Alexander – how lucky am I?   Thank you again for sharing your children with us.  We are fortunate. I do need a parent runner  when we travel in case we forget something.   Please call, text or email with concerns or suggestions.

Cindy

From: Cindy Couch
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Subject: OAP
Importance: High

Dear parents,

Sorry for the millionth email.   I may not have made myself clear.  Students have three unexcused absences (grandparent’s birthdays, family dinners, etc.)   Three tardies = one absence. Most of the students who have been with OAP since they were younger know this has been my rules from day one.  If you are new, these dates were in the packet.

These dates are non-negotiable.  If your child/children will not be in town on these days, he/she does not need to audition for a part and my still be with the group as a crew member or alternate.  Theatre is like a sport.  If the coach tells you  to be at a practice, most students adhere to a coach’s request. 

January 22 – here with Freida

February 15 – Lou in Post

Perry Crafton  FEBRUARY 1 8:30 is the tech time and 9-11 in Tulia

Rehearsal March 16 & or 17 & March 18 of Spring Break  - we have a contest the week before springbreak and do not have time to put in place the suggestions of the judges.  Also, students lose about one week of rehearsal and return to regular practice forgetting lines.  We have ground to make up.  Once again, if your child will miss any of these dates, he/she should not audition.

District contest March 5 and 8th Here

Bi District March 23 & 24 Tulia

Area March 28 & 29 - Seminole

Region April 16 Abilene

State OAP - April 23-25, 2018 & May 3-5, 2018 Austin

Thanks,

Cindy

806-470-9940

Video of public performance MUST WATCH

YouTube Link for Performance 2/25

https://youtu.be/56OvNMWbpcw

Public Performance - must comment

Everyone	Some of you keep making the same mistakes Diction Move a little bit at the beginning or it looks like a bad freeze. React more with the letter JUdith turns around to look at others – there must be reactions from everyone to Judith Louder Tipperary – almost shouting at the end.
Music	SPEAKER MUST BE IN FRONT OF CURTAIN
PEOPLE HOLDING HEADS	CANNOT HIT CURTAIN
Judith and Joan	Sweaters during Joan and Judith scene. Need to hear breathing during this scene.
Mrs. Briggs Bus driver	BEAT before your first line. Can bus driver enter from USL or SL
Photographer/Bela	Must have flashes
Judith	Must hear passionate line Hair wrap during factory? Sob during the letter from Frank Vary emotional lines – in factory and Stop killing us
GUN SHOT	???????????????????????????????????????
Dead people	Where are the flag pieces?
Mira and Tom	Show Mira where the bottle is. Cutting second Tom and Mira scene.
Joan	I shot a man- Gutteral
Angie/Mira	MUST HAVE SOCKS OFF – Judges will kill us on this.
Tom	RAF pilot – straddle the pylon Must have pilot hat
Frank/Frakker	Diction at the beginning – Mustache?as Frakker DO NOT SHOUT AS FRAKKER  - VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND CANNOT UNDERSTAND YOU – SWITCH IT OFF Could not understand fruit cocktail line Watch Marinda’s video about coming behind Judith
Gently	didn’t believe the first scene.
Sheila	Crash course to audience Well – disgusted Can’t hate them any more – no pause
Factory scenes	Neither one worked. People noises during – especially second scene Kaytlyn gets the – no other jobs line.
Mr. Briggs Foreman	Foreman didn’t work – seemed stiff He’s okay - louder
Viv	Make it evident that First soldier cannot dance – then show him
Tom and Mom	When Judith tries to get the doll – the No and moving Tom’s arm should be together.
Dead girl	Can I have my body back? - WEIRDER
IMPORTANT	Kids’ cards
REHEARSALS	Next week - Monday night - long rehearsal

Thursday's rehearsal - post comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0ZKokB4tw0&feature=youtu.be

Lou's clinic - Comment

Performance- https://youtu.be/qbY-RmU811k

Critique Part I- https://youtu.be/5PBYygvCkUI

Critique Part II- https://youtu.be/y3l2VhrpTsA

Lou's clinic - Comment

Performance- https://youtu.be/qbY-RmU811k

Critique Part I- https://youtu.be/5PBYygvCkUI

Critique Part II- https://youtu.be/y3l2VhrpTsA

Lou's first clinic

Clinic Video- https://youtu.be/xgsymbpD9Z0

Lou Critique Part 1- https://youtu.be/We7fATyJsYk

Lou Critique Part 2- https://youtu.be/gFY4PZBc8ZI

Lou Critique Part 3- https://youtu.be/h7hVfaZ-gN8

District

March 5 Rehearsal order is as follows:

8-9 - Dimmitt

9-10 -Littlefield

10-11- Slaton

11-12 Muleshoe

12-1 Friona

1-2 Roosevelt

2-3 Idalou

3-4 - Shallowater

March 8 Performance order is as follows:

1.    Friona

2.    Shallowater

3.    Roosevelt

4.    Dimmitt

5.    Muleshoe

6.    Idalou

7.    Littlefield

8.    Slaton

Lou Lindsey will decide on a break for the judges between two shows. 

Assignment & Notes

1.Comment on how you can make a difference in this One Act Play journey.

2. Critiques

Everyone	Look in each others’ eyes when speaking. Consonants and verbs Men need more energy when singing.  I want all crew to sing as well. First bombing scene – Music and lights should be together on bombs.  All should panic with first sound of bombing. Remember this is the first time that you hear about the evacuation of kids.
Tom	My dad is/was strong.  More emotion Whistle slower Fear bombs Tiptoe on gray Watch dead girl when you have doll Soldiers leave - louder
The dead	More emotion – like bus driver or student.  Can use hands.
Angie Mira	Mira, wear a sweater and sailor hat. Color thread I can blow --- mixed up. Don’t say cool - wow
Briggs foreman	He’s fine love PAUSE Consonants and verbs.
Allister	Not believable Louder
Dead girl	Accent and weirder Play with I can’t find him – different each time
Frakker Frank	Do you love your country – diction – hit consonants and verbs Diction in goodbye scene. My dear Ju…. Look at lines Audience can see you during soldier 2 and Angie scene. SCARED during Tipperary scene. Head up and gestures above hips.
Sheila	BEAT but I do
Judith	Hit all verbs and consonants I’m leaving – sounded rehearsed. Farewell scene – put on a game face. Frakker needs more bombs – hit line Before we have to say goodbye louder
Tom and Frank	Need expressions on faces during bomb
All factory	Everything is for the FIRST TIME. I’ll take all of you or none – everyone wasn’t surprised by this.
Joan	Talking about watch slow down. Watch line
Stage lights	After Tipperary – lights flicker
War machine	Out as soon as bombings start
Aussie/German	I’ll look after … you are indeed not have
Smokers	Watch catching things on fire
Viv	Watch back so we can hear – what’s your name.
Foreman and worker (RAMZI)	Breathe heavily and look like the bomb is heavy – especially lifting it on table. Thumbs up – no fist bumping
Rules	Don’t touch curtains. No horizontal exits or crosses At end of play, freeze, then when contest mgr. tells you to go, go to the designated area – DO NOT PICK UP PROPS At the beginning, take places in front of curtain if necessary in blue light.
To do	Paint inside bombs More cans Dry ice – 25 pounds each time. Blood packets Pic of Brian’s dad Cooper’s gold shoes –paint Hem Ashlynn’s black pants. Someone cover door inside my room.

Clinic on Saturday

I need a light/sound person to help me with it.  Also, I need someone to help with the schools.

February 10 – Lou Lindsey

School 1 Muleshoe

9:00 -   9:30  

9:30 -  10:15   Performance

10:15 -  11:00 Critique

School 2 Crosbyton Terri Davis

 10:30 -  11:00 Tech Time

11:00  - 11:45  Performance

11:45 - 12:30  Critique

School 3 Coronado Melody

12:00 -12:30 Tech Time

12:30 -1:15 Performance

1:15 -2:00  Critique 

School 4 Springlake isn’t coming but are sending a check.

1:30 -2:00 Tech Time

2:00 -2:45 Performance

2:45 -3:30 Critique

School 5 Jamison brownfield 

3:00- 3:30 Tech Time

3:30 4:15 Performance

4:15 -5:00 Critique

School 6 Stephanie Tankersley Springlake earth

4:30 - 5:00 Tech Time

5:00- 5:45 Performance

5:45 6:30 Critique

School 7 Sarah Baker Roosevelt

6:00-6:30 Tech

6:30-7:15 Performance

7:15-8:00 Critique

School 8 – Shallowater

7:15 tech

Performance begins at 8.

Assignment Factory Scene and VIV and Soldier 1

Perry Crafton- Factory Scene

https://youtu.be/8G876AURaP8

Perry Crafton- Payton and Reese

https://youtu.be/74ap6WEARgY

February 1 - Perry Crafton

Everyone	·         There is a lot going on.  The first song must be done with purpose as though you are trying to CONVINCE the audience that there will always be an England. ·         In chaos, look around and out to audience. Nice coming out of the rubble. ·         Overall assessment he wants to see characters find connection to story and each other. Examples, reactions, eye contact ·         You must have no idea what is happening in the next scene ·         You must enunciate!!! He could not understand the beginning. ·         Pronounce t’s better. Hit consonants!!! ·         Why are they singing that song??? Purpose, pride, strength ·         All actions and words need purpose! ·         Sometimes Joan, Brigg’s, tactics are too harsh on other person. Ashlynn back off the anger. More disappointed, sad and pleading. Find a moment to plead with him with softer tactics and need him more. ·         Slow mo song is almost there, but you are not following through on actions. ·         Likes the dead people except Kate is swaying. ·         The goodbye was too emotional up front. ·         All change has to be discovered in each scene… Not tragic ·         Make this a story and experience that unfolds in front of the audience ·         Find moments for deep connection, eye contact, pause, song etc… ·         Connect to a deeper thought process, wants to see you think, struggle, small struggles!!! ·         Don’t force struggle down his throat. ·         He wants to see the emotions more realistic ·         What is the expectation??!?!! ·         When expectations are not met, we should see DISCOVERY, then reaction. We are going straight to reaction. ·         PROCESS of DISCOVERY in this play… It’s not happening with our characters. ·         Slow down the process, so that we can see the DISCOVERY. ·         Women in the farewell goodbye need to connect to sending all men off to war. ·         Staging issues in factory. ·         We need more subtle meaning! ·         EVERYONE – TENSION THOUGHT STRUGGLE – RELEASE IN THE EXPRESSION. ·         Great levels of energy. ·         In freezes – freeze in motion and finish the motion.
Judith	·         Make discoveries with the first letter. ·         is still foreshadowing the ending. Needs a process of change. The letter about children cannot be as serious as it is. Your character must build, arch on the way to the change. ·         Wants more change from Judith as the play goes on. ·         Kadyn you should be different when you are alone falling apart. When you are with the kids, you must put it back together. Be strong with kids. ·         The children letter needs more information than emotion. But, Kadyn can play this as new information and begin to change her character. ·         Kadyn could almost go quiet when she says “not taking my children.” ·         Staging issues in factory. ·         We need more subtle meaning! ·         Step on Ashlyn’s last line – “the Last one” ·
Joan	·         Ashlynn you must build to end as well. ·         Ashlynn he doesn’t believe you are smoking. Put the cigarette out at some point. ·         The end of the play must show a drastic change in Joan. You must be a different person in that moment. Don’t react to shooting him until the second time you say, “shot a man.” ·         Hair up – ask Sarah ·         What is the significance of the watch? Don’t be too harsh with Brian. ·         Remember – what is important – the cig or Brian.  The cig or Judith? ·         Process on the second – I shot a man – it has to HIT you.
Judith and Joan	Play the reality – almost there  what is important ?
Women	·         In farewell – need more connections to boys and each other. ·         Women workers very nice good use of business, but sing with purpose going in and exiting the scene.
Aussie 1 Spender	·         In the bar, Reese’s freezes are fake and not in the moment.
Angie	You don’t look differently when the soldier dies.
Frank and Judith	·         Last Frank and Ju dance is a little staged. Pull her closer. She doesn’t want a dance, she wants security and love. ·         More emotional Last dance must be more emotional – pull her close
Girl in dead scene	Watch swaying.
Music	Farewell scene Cut siren after frank’s letter
Angie and Judith	Freeze when scene is in bar
Aussie 2	Charge
Frank Frakker	Throw the rocks with purpose.  Watch yelling.
Briggs	Don’t be so harsh with ALister missing the leg. Make a discovery.
JC Smuts	good
Frakker crew -	Good
To do	Letters on war machine Sweaters