Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Hello Tech Crew Families!

For those of you who have worked on other productions, welcome back!  For those of you working with us for the first time, welcome aboard! The show will be performed in the high school's Pendery Auditorium.

SCHEDULE
1. Rehearsals begin at 4:15 p.m. at the high school and are generally done by 6:15 p.m.  Crew is called to rehearsals April 6,April 7, April 12, April 14 (stage management should be attending rehearsals already - March 23 is the next).  Check the WMS Drama Blog at http://wyomingms.blogspot.com for rehearsal times and updates.  Please note the schedule is always SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

2.  Performances are April 15 and April 16 at 7:00 p.m.

3.  Front of House Staff should arrive at 6:00 p.m. for the 7:00 p.m. performances, on your assigned evening.  If you wanted to work backstage, but were assigned to Front of House, don't despair!  These are important jobs, too.  You will make sure the audience feels welcomed and comfortable when they arrive.  Plus, you get to see the show from out front, which most backstage positions don't get to see. :)

4.  All Tech Crew (except Front of House) should expect to stay after the Saturday evening show for strike.  

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
1.  Please pick up your child promptly after rehearsals.  Tech Crew can expect to be finished 10-15 minutes after the scheduled end of rehearsal.  The directors cannot stay much later than that and we cannot leave your child unsupervised at the high school.  Please be respectful of the directors' time - they need to get home to their families, too.

3.  DRESS CODE for dress rehearsal and performances:  all backstage positions should wear black clothing, comfortable to move in. You must wear closed-toed shoes for safety reasons - no flip flops, no Crocs.  Shoes need not be black but should be dark.  Ushers should dress nicely.

4.  Amy Elliott does a fabulous job coordinating the Sign Up Genius for parent volunteers during rehearsals and performances.  Please watch for an email from her.

5.  Although the Variety Show schedule is not as demanding as the play or musical, be aware it can still be a tiring week for your child.  Please make sure they eat well and get a good night's sleep each night.  Keep in mind they will be welcome recipients of a little extra TLC during the week of performance.  :)

I am happy to do my best to answer any questions you have. 

Cheers,
Wendy Dorn
Tech Crew Coordinator
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