WOOOOOWWWWWW!

I am so proud of our cast and crew! Way to deliver under pressure.
And a big thanks to all you very supportive parents and friends. If anybody took any good pictures, please email them to my so I can post them!
terry@bridges.edu

Dress Rehearsal Today, Performance Tomorrow

Drop off is at Bridges today at 8:45.

We will transport the students to the theater at 1:30.

Dress rehearsal is at 4:00 and is open to the public. (There is a chance we may have to start earlier.)

TOMORROW:

Drop of at the theater at 8:30-8:45.

Pick up at theater at 2:15

All cast and crew return to the theater at 6:00

Performance begins at 7:00

Hey foodies...

A lot of parents are asking "how can I help?" and I usually direct them to our props/set wish list.

But now than I'm parking the big RV behind the theater every day, complete with refrigerator and microwave, we are also open to snacks. I took the kids to 7-11 for their break on Friday, but we could probably do better than that by provided them something.

If anyone wants to bring healthy-yet-teen-friendly snacks for our breaks, go for it!

We're at BRIDGES tomorrow!

Not at the theater. This rehearsal is from 11 to 3.

Next week we will be at the theater Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Also there is a dress rehearsal on Thursday at the theater from 4 to 6.

Costume List Due Tomorrow, Jan 18

Tomorrow you will turn in the list of every costume item you plan to wear.  Be sure to include shoes and a heavy coat, since you all have come in from the snow.  A scarf and gloves are a good idea too.

 

Don’t forget that the play takes place over two days; in Act I, scene 2, you are all relaxing at a bed and breakfast, by the cozy fire.

 

ALSO DON’T FORGET that tomorrow’s rehearsal is at the Two Roads Theater.  We start at 8:45 sharp.  Parents – shoot for 8:30; there are two wonderful cafés on that corner – Aroma and Jennifer’s Coffee Connection.

Prop List Due Tomorrow

All actors must turn in their prop lists tomorrow, January 10. You know a prop is yours if you're character is the first one to use it, or if you walk on carrying it.

HELP! We need props and set pieces!

Below is a list of props and set pieces called for in the play The Mousetrap. We have some of the furniture already, but it would be great to know if anyone had stuff they don't need returned.

With props, please let me know either in an email or as a comment to this post, what you can offer and whether or not you need it back. Thank you!

Items – all should be circa 1947 or earlier

Magazines (many)

Newspapers (at least 3)

3 Cushions (2 Sofa, 1 Armchair)

Table Lamp

Ashtray

Table Lighter

2 Cigarette Boxes

Vase of Flowers (winter)

Telephone- Marcy has brought in

Telephone Pad

Pencils

Radio

2 Ashtrays

Small Mirror

Letters

File of Letters

Blotter

ABC Railway Guide

Phone Directories

Books

Fireplace- Matt W. Built us one!

Clock - Wendy Brazill will provide

2 Mugs (one with spills)- Terry will provide

China Coffee Pot

“Monkwell Manor” Sign Board - built by Joseph, Graham and Gabriel B.

Cigars in Box Wrapped in Brown Paper

Hat Box with Hat, wrapped

4 Suitcases Pat has brought in two of them

2 Pairs of Gloves (1 with a London Bus-Ticket circa 1947)

Small Black Hold-All Bag

Handbag

Watch

2 Logs - Graham will bring

2 Lighters

Duster and Vacuum Cleaner

Torch (Flashlight)

Skis will Oliver B provide?

Ski Sticks

Logs in Cardboard Box - Graham will bring from home

Pipe- Max will provide

Tobacco Pouch

Matches (1 case for Metcalf and 1 for Paravicini)

Cigarettes in Packet

Notebook, Pencil, Sheet of Notepaper

“Evening News” circa 1947 England

Revolver: Max and Oliver B are each bringing one

Cigars in Case

Piercer

Furniture:

Refectory Table

Sofa

Sofa Table

Desk (with shelves)

2 Chairs

Large Armchair

Armchair

Canterbury

Small Victorian Armchair

Fireplace (with mantle)

Oak Chest - borrow from Bridges hallway

Batten with Six Coat-Hooks

Small Oak Stool - borrow from Bridges drama room

Radiator- Graham will bring from home

Saturday Rehearsal Added

Please plan to attend a rehearsal from 11-3 on Saturday, January 12. Rehearsalwill be at Bridges (NOT at Two Roads)

My first blog!!!

Terry and Mousekateers,
Hope everyone is getting ready to begin a fast and furious two weeks. I am so excited about this little gem of a play, and can't wait for the characters to come alive yet again. See you all on Monday.
Pat

Broad Strokes Rehearsal Schedule

Over the next two weeks, we will have some rehearsals at Bridges, and some at the Two Roads Theater (4348 Tujunga Ave., just south of Moorpark Blvd. in Studio City)

This is a broad strokes schedule, just to let you know where rehearsal is, but there will be a much more detailed scene-by-scene rehearsal schedule available soon. Rehearsal always begins at 8:45 and ends at 3:45 unless otherwise noted.

Monday, 1/7	At Bridges all day
Tuesday, 1/8	At Bridges all day
Wednesday, 1/9	At Bridges all day
Thursday, 1/10	Drop off at Bridges for morning rehearsal. Possible tour and walk-through of Two Roads theater in the afternoon – pick up at theater
Friday, 1/11	Rehearse at Two Roads all day.
Saturday, 1/12	Rehearsal added @ BRIDGES form 11 to 3
Monday, 1/14	At Two Roads all day
Tuesday, 1/15	At Bridges all day
Wednesday, 1/16	At Two Roads all day
Thursday, 1/17	Drop off at Bridges for morning rehearsal. Transfer to theater at 1:30, dress rehearsal 4-6 p.m.
Friday, 1/18	Morning at Two Roads. Possible early dismissal. Return to theater @6:00 p.m

Due January 9

On Tuesday, January 8, you will turn in your Vocabulary List with definitions. Here is how the assignment works.

• During the table read on Monday, you will write down or highlight all vocabulary words (words with meanings you're not sure of).
  
  
• Make a list on a separate document -- handwritten or on computer -- of all these words.
  
  
• Look up the definitions of each word. I like dictionary.com, but there is also a good site for Websters Online, and for some of the weirder colloquialisms, you might try Wikipedia.
  
  
• On your vocabulary list, provide a short definition. Please do not paste the definition from the dictionary. Put it in your own words as best you can.

On Wednesday morning you will turn in your completed list of words and definitions.

DUE JANUARY 7

You all received an email from Pat with the Characterization Worksheet, which you can also download by clicking here.

Throughout the production, you will have at least one short assignment due every day. (Remember, you do get course credit for this Wintersession).

French Scene Breakdown

You'll notice that The Mousetrap has two scenes in Act One, then Act Two is all one scene, for a total of three. Thats fine for the program, but for rehearsal we need to divide it into smaller chunks!

We have broken the play down into French Scenes. (Like fried potatoes, this is one of their really good ideas.) Every time someone enters or exits, a new French Scene begins. Use this chart to see how it works. The way we've organized it, there are 43 French scenes in this 65-page play.