Thank you's and Monday Dec 1 Rehearsal

Rehearsal Monday December 1st is at 6pm-Main Stage
We are running Act One, starting with Munchkins then moving to 1-5, 8-13.
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We are taking publicity photos for the news with Dorothy, Triplets, Mayor, Coroner, Barrister, Glinda, Guard, ..... possibly others....
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Thank you very much for working hard tonight....more hard work to come this week.....please hang in there.

Rehearsal Sunday November 30th

Rehearsals for Sunday November 30th as follows:

5:00pm - Snow People
Rehearse Poppy Scene

5:30pm- Munchkins with Dorothy, Toto, Glinda, Wicked Witch
Rehearse Act One Scenes 6-7
7:00pm - Ozians (all adults): All Ozians, Trees, Crows, Winkies, Monkeys, Glinda, Wicked Witch, Dorothy, Triplets, Toto

At 7:00pm we will run the following:
Poppy Scene
Merry Old Land of Oz
Jitterbug
All Winkie/Monkey Scenes
Balloon Scene
Trees (Tin Man scene)
Crows (Scarecrow scene)
King of the Forest

And any other scenes that need to be cleaned.....please plan on staying at LEAST until 9pm....or later.....

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Anyone who did not pick up their shirt from Mary Ann can do so at the theatre this night.

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Set construction will be taking place during the day Saturday and Sunday this weekend so please stop in if you have time

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Happy Thanksgiving

From your director and the entire production crew, have a Happy Thanksgiving all.

We are so close to opening night and you will have an awesome show. Be the best you can be, review your blocking, lines, and songs, and please enjoy the holiday. If you have free time, please stop by the theatre to assist with set build.

Thank you each and every one of you for participating in the show. Can't wait to see you all rock the stage and the theatre.

Ted

SET CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Hello all - cast, crew and friends. Below is the scehdule for the next week to prepare our set for the show. As you know, we are squeezed this weekend with two other events so it is severely limiting the time we have on our own stage to prepare our own show....so any help you can give would be greatly appreciated on these dates:

Tue Nov 25 10am-6pm
Unbolt seats, build extension, install traps
Wed Nov 26 10am-6pm
Finish Tuesday work, paint extension
Thu Nov 27 10am-6pm
Cut out foam set pieces, paint castle and kansas backdrops, finish traps
Fri Nov 28 10am - until concert!
Paint
Sat Nov 29 10am - until Sat night show arrives
Haul flats, props, platforms, continue painting backdrops, put up castle flats, strike electric
Sun Nov 30 10am-5:00pm
Assemble side stages, hang wizard, corn, balloon pieces
Mon Dec 1 10am-6pm
Assemble castle, paint, trouble-shoot.

This is the tentative work schedule - the more help we have, the more we get done. The most important thing right now is building the extension Tue and Wed.

More set times for next week will be posted on Sunday.

Thank you.....

November 25th Rehearsal

Rehearsal tonight at 6pm...Main Stage.....Running ACT TWO - top to bottom.

ALL cast appearing in ACT TWO please.
At end of rehearsal, we shall ask for help in moving tracks and travellers so we can put up the drops....thanks for your help in advanace

November 24 Rehearsal and Costuming

Rehearsal November 24 (Monday) will be on the Main Stage. Running Act One.
All cast except Munchkins/Snowpeople. We will be running Scenes 1-5, 8-13, including the singing for the poppies.

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The Costumer will be at the Warehouse at 5pm on Mon and Tue to finish pulling and checking costumes...

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Check the countdown timer at the Upper Right of the page.....not much time folks to finish cleaning and rehearsing.....please be at all rehearsals you are scheduled for and be on time.
Thanks

Sunday November 23

Rehearsals for today Sunday November 23:

Little Theatre 3pm - Dorothy and Triplets for Dance rehearsals.... plus trees

Little Theatre 5:30-7:30pm Munchkins, Glinda, Wicked Witch, Dorothy

We shall clean up the Munchkinland scenes....

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Monday November 24th rehearsal will be on the Main Stage....we shall run all ACT ONE scenes, EXCEPT MUNCHKINDLAND....No Munchkins needed Monday Night. Everyone else - YES. Ozians please come so we can rehearse your music for the poppy scene....bring yourself and your patience....

Dance Rehearsal Sat Nov 22 / Costume Note!

Dance Rehearsal for Sat. Nov 22 is at 1pm at Studio 22 - Ozians and Jitterbugs please....

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TO ALL CAST:
The Costumer will be at the Warehouse Mon Nov 24 and Tue Nov 25 at 5pm both nights. If you do NOT have a costume picked, or need alterations done, you MUST see her either one of those nights.

According to our lists, the following people have not been costumed:

Priscilla Earhart, Ameila Eiger, Michelle Schull, Sara Toombs, Aaron Hoffman, and Grace Burwell. You need to get to the warehouse and pick out a costume OR bring in something for approval before Tuesday evening's rehearsal.

***Just because you think a costume isn't sexy does not mean you can wear just anything...if you don't want to wear the costumes that are picked out for you for that reason, then we have the breathing room to have you leave the show. We are not interested in your vanity.***

If you have been costumed, THANK YOU for your cooperation....

The Wizard.

Note from Director

Well folks, we open THREE weeks from tonight (Thursday Nov 20). It's been a privilege to work with all of you so far in getting this show off the ground.

Lest we become complacent, I want to take a moment to say that now we are entering into the crunch time. I encourage you ALL to re-read your schedules and clear all conflicts from your personal lives. Your commitment to doing this show now must become Priority Number One....we still have several scenes that while blocked, have never been fully rehearsed with everyone in them because of multiple conflicts preventing people from being at rehearsal.

You will note that Friday Dec 5 is a TBA. This means To Be Announced and I will determine before then if a rehearsal is needed that night. So, the best rule of thumb here would be NOT to schedule anything for that night. Please don't assume that we won't use it.

We have sold almost 1000 tickets as of 4pm today (990 to be precise)....that is 46% of our total seating with 3 weeks to go. BUY BUY BUY those tickets everyone.

Again, thank you so much for doing the show - please make this your number one priority of your extra-curricular activities from this point forward. You owe it to yourself, to your fellow cast mates, and to the patrons who will be coming to see the show.

Take care,

Ted

NOV 20TH 7PM DANCE REHEARSAL CANCELLED!

Tonight's Ozian Dance Rehearsal at 7pm at St. John's is CANCELLED due to the threat of the weather.

The next dance rehearsal is Saturday Nov 22 at 1pm at Studio 22.

NOV 20 REHEARSAL CANCELLED!

Rehearsal for November 20th at 6pm has been CANCELLED.

The NWS has issued a Lake Effect Snow Watch for the area through Friday night, calling for 2-4 inches today and 3-5 inches tonight. Due to the forecast and the recommendation against travel, we will cancel tonight's rehearsal for everyone.

Please stay warm, at home, and safe!

Thanks everyone - Ted and the crew.

Rehearsal Nov 20 and Costume Note.....

Rehearsal for Thursday November 20th-6pm Little Theatre.
All Winkie and Monkey scenes .... need Dorothy, Triplets, Wicked Witch, Monkeys, Winkies,Winkie General.....

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So the Wizard has heard that some Ozians think the Ozian costumes aren't "Sexy" enough. We've also heard that they want to rent their own. Spread the word - all costumes get approved by Ted prior to dress rehearsal. There is no budget to rent costumes individually; anyone who does will not be allowed to perform.

If being "sexy" is necessary for you to be on stage, then might the Wizard suggest you are in the wrong show. This is a family show - with children in the cast. All cast will wear the costumes that are selected from the show and approved by the Director. NO EXCEPTIONS.

The Wizard knows who you are!

Rehearsal and Floats and Bios - OH MY! Nov 19

Hello all,

Rehearsal Wed November 19 Little Theatre 6pm
Working Act Two Haunted Forest Scenes - need Dorothy, Triplets, Jitterbug, Monkeys, Ghosts

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To everyone in the cast and parents of everyone in the cast of Wizard of Oz, There’s no place like . . . Franklin, especially during Light Up Night!!!

This Saturday, November 22, 2008, the Barrow Civic Theatre will be participating in the Electric Light Parade. Come join the fun and support BCT!!! This year’s float theme will be The Wizard of Oz. Construction of the float will commence at 9:00 A.M. at the production warehouse located on 12th Street, where you go to get your costumes. Please come and help decorate the float if you can. The more people we have, the less time it will take.

If you are riding on the float, please be at the production warehouse at 4:30 P.M. on Saturday, November 22, 2008. Line-up is at 5:00 P.M. Our Line-up location is Railroad Street. DRESS WARM!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, we’re off to see . . . Franklin!!!

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Due to the large size of the cast, we will need BIOS from the following cast members only:
Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, Glinda, Wicked Witch, Guard/Nikko, Winkie General, Jitterbug, Munchkin Mayor, Munchkin Coroner, Munchkin Barrister

Please turn them in Sunday Nov 23 to Corky or Ted.

Rehearsal Notes Nov 18-21

Hello folks, the Wizard is back online and back to the blog....thanks for your patience....

Rehearsals for the coming week:

Tue Nov 18-6pm Little Theatre
Dorothy and Triplets - Work Music/King of the Forest

Wed Nov 19-6pm Little Theatre
Act Two-Scenes 6 & 7: Haunted Forest (Jitterbug/Monkeys)
Need Dorothy, Triplets, Jitterbug, Ghosts, Monkies

Thu Nov 20-6pm Little Theatre
Work ALL Winkie Scenes and Trees
Act One Scenes 10 & 11
Act Two Scenes 5, 8, 9, 10

Saturday November 15th

Hello Ozians.....
Dance Rehearsal Sat 10am-12pm at Studio 22.

COSTUME SESSION - Sat 12:00pm-1:30pm at the Warehouse on 12th Street. ANYONE who does not yet have a costume please come by...

Thank you all for your hard work. Repetition and review can be annoying but you will be fantastic....and don't we all want to be the best on stage. With over 800 people already ticketed for the show, you will be showered with love and appreciation from the audience.

As part of the 50th Anniversary Year, this show is shaping up to close out the year with a bang. Back in 1959, a small group of theatre-minded citizens got together and founded Franklin Civic Operetta. In 1993 they opened the Barrow-Civic Theatre as their permanent home. We are all following in the footsteps of thousands of actors, directors, costumers, muscicians, set builders, and more devoted people as we work from the next 28 days on The Wizard.

Keep smiling .... keep plugging away.....keep dreaming of the rainbow....

Ted

Rehearsal November 13th

Thursday Night's rehearsal is in the Little Theatre
Rehearsing Act TWO - Scenes 5-8-9-10 6pm
Dorothy, Triplets, Wicked Witch, Nikko, Monkeys, Winkees!!!

We're cleaning theses scenes and working them.....

ALSO----Ozian Dance Review at 7pm at St. Johns Episcopal....keep working and cleaning folks - this is your big number and your shot to wow everyone!

Rehearsal Wed November 12th

And we chug on.....

Tonight's rehearsal is Act Two - Scenes 6, 7, and 11 - will need Dorothy, Triplets, Ghosts, Monkeys and Wizard!

We are practicing in the Little Theatre again....

Costuming and Rehearsal Tue Nov 11th

Hello all,

We will be at the warehouse from 4-6pm for everyone to pick out their costumes, try them on, and tag them. The warehouse is on 12th Street.

Rehearsal is at 6pm in the LITTLE THEATRE. ALL Ozians, inc. Dorothy and Triplets.....we will run Act Two Scenes 2-11-12- focusing on Scene Two.....we will do catch-up on Winkies and Monkeys as well....

PLEASE ATTEND....

Rehearsals for next few days...Nov 8-10

Hello folks, I'll be out of town for a few days so I am posting Sat, Sun and Mon rehearsals together....

Sat November 8 - Main Stage
1:oopm - Polishers, Manicurists, Stuffers, "Rub Rub girls"
2:00pm - All Ozians, inc Dorothy, Triplets, Guard
3:00pm - Jitterbug including ghosts

Sun November 9 - Main Stage
5:30pm - Munckins, Dorothy, Glinda, Wicked Witch - finish scene 6 and move into scene 7

7:00pm - ALL OZIANS (that means you) - continue Act Two-Scene 2...work ozian scenes.

Mon November 10 - Little Theatre
6pm - Dorothy, Triplets, Guard, Wizard - Act Two Scenes 1, 4; also Scenes 3 and 11

Please give your undivided attention to Jackie, Lux, and the Stage Mgr/Producers this weekend. We have five weeks from YESTERDAY before we open....we are in the cleaning and reviewing stage now but we need your help! Check your conflicts - if you can clear any of them, please do so. If you have conflicts that cannot be cleared, please STUDY your lines and movement - I will be expecting people to be "OFF-BOOK" soon so we can work characters....

BUY BUY BUY your tickets!!!! Get your family and friends in the "good seats" closer to the stage NOW before they end up further back. THE SHOW IS NOT SOLD OUT but it selling briskly....over 600 TICKETS SOLD ALREADY (out of 2200 available seats).....

See you Monday night and next week...thanks to everyone for all the hard work.

Thursday November 6th Rehearsal

There is no Youth Theatre rehearsal tonight, so all Ozians can participate in the Ozian Dance Review at St. John's Episcopal Church, corner of 12th and Buffalo Streets.

On the Main Stage we will be working Act One Scene 8-13: Dorothy, Triplets, Crows, Trees, Snowkins, Glinda, Wicked Witch

Dorothy and Triplets at 6pm (sans Lion who is excused)

Can we have Crows at 6pm, Trees at 6:30pm, Wicked Witch at 6:30pm, Glinda at 7pm

Crows and Trees when finished can return to Dance Review.

34 DAYS TO OPENING NIGHT. Please pay close attention to the schedule and make EVERY attempt to be at rehearsal unless you have a bona-fide conflict. Your fellow cast depends on you to be there as part of the team.

Rehearsals Wed Nov 5 and Thur Nov 6

Wednesday Nov 5 - Dorothy and Wizard Act One Scene 2 and 4 - Main Stage.

FOR THURSDAY NOV 6 - There is no Youth Theatre rehearsal now on Thursday this week, so all Ozians can participate in the Ozian Dance Review.

On the Main Stage we will be working Act One Scene 8-13: Dorothy, Triplets, Crows, Trees, Snowkins, Glinda, Wicked Witch

Dorothy and Triplets at 6pm (sans Lion who is excused)
Can we have Crows at 6pm, Trees at 6:30pm, Wicked Witch at 6:30pm, Glinda at 7pm
Crows and Trees when finished can return to Dance Review.

35 days to Opening Night

Rehearsal Tue November 4 (Election Day)

Tonight's rehearsal at 6pm Little Theatre.

Act One Scenes 1-3-5 (Kansas Farm Scenes)....we will also do Lion's scene Act One-12.

VOTE TODAY IF YOU ARE REGISTERED.....

Vote NO on Proposition 22 - Greater Water quality for Wicked Witches.

Vote YES on Proposition 56 - $200,000,000 bond debt to repair and re-pave the yellow brick road.

Rehearsal Monday November 3

Rehearsal on November 3 is Act Two, Scene One and Four - Dorothy, Triplets, and Guard....for Exterior Entrance and Exit of Emerald City scenes - Little Theatre

Sunday November 2 Rehearsals

4:00 pm - Costumes at Warehouse on 12th Street-Munchkins, Winkies, assorted available cast.

5:30pm-Munchkin Ensemble

7:00pm - Ozian Ensemble (including Winkies, Monkeys, Trees, Crows, and Dorothy/Triplets, Witches)