E-Board Check-ins
Emma:
helped with Seussical alot
strike and opening Space
discussed with all Presidents about theater arrangements
Stella:
sent VP guide to Adie
did BUSTies event form together
build week and move-in for Verge
went to Seussical
Guin:
This week I met with the SAAD committee and shared the blurb document with Steve,
met with the BUSTies planning committee to go over their jobs
confirmed the room layout for the event with Stella
scheduled a few other committee-specific meetings within the larger BUSTies team
helped out at move-in for On the Verge.
Jack:
talked to Rayna about AB funding
SAAD and planning committee
Melina:
went to Seussical
move-in and build week for Verge
updating Discord announcements
dealt Stage Troupe Creates Facebook group
spelled Rosenblum incorrectly
Rayna:
went to SAO about Romeo
move-in for Romeo
AP stuff for Verge
attended Awakening and Seussical
interviewed TA applicant with Adie
helped with Wandering Minds strike
Steve:
correspondence with Melina
SAAD committee list and reached out to seniors
Adie:
met with Stella and made event brite for BUSTies
met with Rayna and TA applicant for interview
Annalise:
met with Emma
sent out pitch form for summer show
got one pitch
did BUSTies and SAAD committee
planning auditions in two weeks
Mai:
vergin it
talking to Jack for getting rights for F&F
Daphne:
met with Melina
talked about secretary
Deathtrap Check-outs:
Brooke Iglar (Director):
overall: experience went pretty well
strong team
good communication
improvements: SS to ST viewpoint
more collaboration in SS
more divided roles in ST
guidelines are clear but harder to reach out to people
try to encourage more collaboration
Zoe Larrimer (AD):
none
Grace Draghi (co-TD):
I had an absolutely fantastic experience TDing. I really wasn't too well-versed in tech before this, so I was nervous about how everything would work out or if I would be able to do it successfully, but I was really surprised at how well everything went. I learned a crazy amount and this really prepared me to solo TD a show next semester (especially one with such an ambitious set). I think having a co-TD -- and especially one as capable and knowledgeable as Kaito -- was key to everything and something I would really recommend for anyone who is nervous about their skill level etc. (everyone in tech is super skilled and capable, but we all doubt our own abilities sometimes). One thing I would say that I will be doing differently next time is just being more prepared with the purchase order because not having that done early really messed with our build week a bit, even though it all worked out in the end. Especially for the second show of spring semester, spring break was difficult to work around with the purchase order because we didn't have a crazy amount of time before it and obviously couldn't submit any purchases during. For next semester I'm hoping to get a lot of planning done during the summer so I can be prepared to submit a purchase order as early as possible! Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better co-TD or a better show to work on. The entire creative team was amazing and communicated well. Yeah, I really don't have anything negative to say! It was definitely stressful at times, but that was quite honestly just due to me being unfamiliar with a lot of stuff. Lots of successful "learning by doing!" I'm really going to miss this show but I am so beyond happy I got to have this experience! Also,, hope everyone is super hype for Butler Crew...
advice: purchase orders can be done over Spring Break
Kaito (co-TD):
had great time
co-TD was really helpful
advice: have an information session during a GM perhaps about CT positions
ATD’ed before, but logistic stuff was not apparent
have a panel about CT positions with past CT members
improvements: more collaboration would be great
have more CT bonding to have more community within the team
Sarah Valger (Producer):
Deathtrap was an absolute pleasure to be a part of. I am so grateful to the cast, crew, and creative team for supporting my producing vision and making the show a success. With everyone's help we were able to sell out one show and nearly sell-out the other two nights. I am so proud! Deathtrap will be my last show until the 2024 season- so a good way to end!
Adie (SM):
enjoyed the team
had to maintain flexibility during rehearsal period and tech week
issues: role into tech week changes completely
communication within CT was helpful
advice: booth problems with lights
they didn’t understand about SM role and cues
need to be on script
On the Verge (Spring Mainstage Show)
Leela Munsiff (Director):
I'm feeling pretty good about the show! I wasn't there for Saturday's rehearsal and move in but I've heard great things and I'm really appreciative of everyone working so hard so I could go on my trip. Only things I'm slightly concerned about are lines and speed of dialogue, but that's been getting better every rehearsal. We talked with cast members about the content of the show this week and cut a few lines to make the actors more comfortable with the material. Social media posts have been awesome props to daphne rayna and annalise <3 we also sent out a form for anyone in the company to write a reflection on the process, which is great
Seheni Kariyawasan (AD):
a little worried about blocking
have to switch a couple things with smaller downstage area
Hel (co-TD):
did build all last week
rip quiet hours
hot as bals
set was setting
running into problem with bridge
shoutout Hal and Nathan
cue-to-cue rn
beautiful set
beautiful bridge
paint is painting
shoutout stella
programming lights and sounds
heather and hel r ill
Heather (co-TD):
ditto
Daphne Parker (Producer):
spent all week at BU Beach to get headshots
rip hal
doing social media
character highlights
got lobby decos
needs updated techie list
add phillip
Jit Ping Lee (SM):
went through lots of blocking
changing due to set
cue-to-cue as we speak
rehearsal reflections
GM 6:
after speed dating
to confirm TA
time: 5pm?
Cast Reflections:
form sent out to cast and crew to fill out
want these to be public to put on Instagram
might be more private information
should we post or not?
cast members have said they would have filled it out differently if public vs. private
TDs havent sent it out to crew
form didn’t say it was required
cast was strongly encouraged to
questions about the themes
talk about what may be bothering them
have them displayed in lobby would still be public
perhaps we should keep it public instead of making a manufactured statement?
actors will still have access to informational packet
Monday:
can we call people in?
we can but it is strongly discouraged
some people can go if they want to drop in and do some work
lights will schedule separate time for programming
earlier than potential runs