Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Tuesday, May 13th rehearsal notes

Great job, Chain Gang!

For the song
  • MORE punch, and MORE growl. You guys are a bunch of filthy convicts; some imprisoned for minor things, but eh, who's counting? You're all angry with the world--we should hear that in your voices.
  • Do NOT 'bounce' your rope-/chain-/sheet-pulling movements. Bend at the waist for the grab with your arms, then pull back and step with that foot. No dancing in the line, guys. Sorry.
  • Keep your spacing. There needs to be enough space between you so the silhouette of the chain can show, and that (most importantly) you don't step on each other.
  • Get ready to work. Once it heats up, chain gang choreo steps outside. We can sell tickets and earn extra $$ by making a "Men of Les Mis" calendar. Kidding...
Blocking
  • Chain gang--you're silhouetted, so the moves have to be bigger than you think.
  • Chain gang--Yes, you can grunt--you're pulling a SHIP. Or...maybe you're just in a voracious game of tug-of-war with JVJ and the Innkeeper's wife. You decide. Either way, it's difficult and the audience needs to KNOW.

  • Farmers in silhouette--react to the scuffle taking place when the farmer boots out JVJ.
  • Constables--cheat out, cheat out, cheat out.  

Check the May 12th blog to see who's called for Thursday! Enjoy your day off!

Shameless plug: If you or anyone in your family is interested in volunteering at our nifty theatre, we're having a volunteer meet-and-greet at Soto's Cantina (practically across the street from HFAC), from 6-9pm on Wednesday the 14th (just stop in when you can).

*Soto's Mexican Cantina, 10609 Grant Rd, Houston, TX 77070

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