Rehearsal Diary

REMAINING  REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES


This is quite a long but very important message. Soon we transfer our rehearsal activities to the theatre in Auderghem where we have a short time to get the production running for performance on Thursday. Scenery will be erected, lights hung and programmed, microphones set, stage furniture assembled and the cast need to familiarize themselves with the size and layout of the stage and lodges.

The primary focus of this period is safety, with getting the show together a very close second. To achieve this goal in a safe and timely way, I need your cooperation. We have a few rules for the theatre.

Safety
Please do not go on to the stage at any time unless you a called. Stay downstairs until you are called or until you hear your cues on the PA system. Lights are being hung, scenery is being flown - the stage at the wrong time is a dangerous place.

Family friends and colleagues must under no circumstances go on-stage, back-stage or downstairs in the lodge area before or during the show. They are welcome in the downstairs area only after the show.

Be very careful about the orchestra pit when you are moving on-stage. It will be open and during the technical rehearsal there may be periods of insufficient lighting.

Schedule
Technical rehearsal - Tue 16/11 starts at 20.00
Dress rehearsal - Wed 17/11 starts at 20.00
Performances Thu, Fri, Sat 18,19,20/11 starts at 20.00
Performances Sat, Sun 20,21/11 starts at 15.00
Vocal warm-up 30 mins before show-time.

Ladies - make up will start  2 hours before each rehearsal and show (18.00 and 13.00), a separate make-up schedule will be emailed
Men - please arrive 1 hour before each show (no make-up)
Please allow plenty of time for traffic and parking
Please sign in as soon as you arrive on the sheet at the bottom of the stairs
Please wear your costumes at the tech and dress rehearsals (and performances !)
Several people will be selected for make-up at the tech, all ladies should be made-up for the dress

Access
All the above rehearsals and performances at Auderghem CC, Bvd du Souverain 183, 1060 Bxl
Access plan at the bottom of the Book Tickets page on the website
Underground car park at the back of the theatre on Rue Emile Idiers next to the police station

Changing rooms
Ladies and gentlemen chorus will change in the large changing room downstairs. It will be partitioned.
Soloists and dancers will be assigned the small changing rooms.
All changing rooms and theatre areas must be vacated by 23.30 on evening performances

Audience at tech and dress
We have a policy of no admission to the tech or dress to people not involved in the production.

Food and Drink
The consumption of alcohol is forbidden on the theatre premises before and during the show.
("put down the bottle and we'll say no more ......")
The theatre bar is open after each evening performance until midnight.
("repent before it is too late!")
Snacks and soft drinks will be available downstairs at rehearsals and performances provided by Elizabeth
On Saturday between performances, a meal is available at the theatre for €10 (to avoid changing and make-up)
The after-show party will be held in the theatre at 19.30 on Sunday including a comprehensive meal with wine. Details to follow from Peter De Schepper. Cost is €15 to cast and back-stage, €26 to non-cast. Relevant, show-related sketches, spoofs and songs are welcome at the after-show party. Please let me know if you intend to do something.

Other
Free programmes will be available to the cast at the Sunday performance.

Break a leg !