St. Cyril Theatre Guild
OUR DIRECTOR
JILL AUFILL
JILL AUFILL
THE MOUSETRAP
CINDERELLA
LI'L ABNER
DIRTY WORK AT THE CROSSROADS
GREASE!
ANYTHING GOES!
THE WIZARD OF OZ!
OKLAHOMA!
FAIRY TALE FOUL-UPS
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS!
The Director's Perspective
To The Cast and Crew of THE MOUSETRAP
I look forward to working with all of you on yet
another blockbuster. St. Cyril Theatre Guild's summer productions are truly a "community" effort we can be proud of! I think this summer will be yet another success and can't wait to get started. Please don't hesitate to call me (at 281-498-8110 ext.3274) if you have any
concerns or just e-mail me.
2. Dress appropriately...Wear loose clothing
and comfortable shoes - an ensemble that will not
restrict movement in any way. Later, some of you
will be asked to wear rehearsal skirts and/or shoes
that are replicas of your costume. This is a requirement
and not a request.
3. Bring a pencil, your script, and your journal to
each rehearsal...Use your journal to record my
comments, observations about your character, your
character's relationship to other characters in the
play, etc. Write all stage directions in your script
in pencil. As changes are made in the blocking, actors
are responsible to updaye their scripts.
4. Never chew gum during rehearsals!
5. Hair should be kept out of your face...Your face
is the most expressive part of your body; it needs to be
seen especially in a show like this where so much depends
on comedic timing.
THINGS NEVER SAID IN THE THEATRE:
BY THE STAGE MANAGER:
BY THE PRODUCERS:
BY THE SET BUILDERS:
BY THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR:
BY THE ACTORS:
BY THE STAGE CREW:
BY THE THEATRE MANAGER:
jaufill@gmail.com
Rehearsal Etiquette
1. Focus...I recommend that you arrive at least
five minutes before rehearsal begins. Use this time to
clear your mind and focus on the work ahead. (And it is work.)
BY THE DIRECTOR:
...No, today is the tech rehearsal, we'll re-work that scene later.
...I think the scene changes are too fast.
...Of course I think we'll be ready in time for opening night.
...The crew? Why they're just wonderful!
...No thanks, I don't drink.
...It looks as though there'll be time for a third dress rehearsal.
...Take your time getting back from break.
...We've been ready for hours.
...The headsets are working perfectly.
...The cue lights are working perfectly.
...The orchestra has no complaints.
...The whole company is standing by whenever you want them.
...That didn't take long.
...No thanks, I don't drink.
...Of course there's enough money to go around.
...We have money left over.
...Of course we understand that you're busy and can't work the concession stand at the concert.
...We made so much money last year we can buy the cast and crew shirts this year.
...And pay for everyone's video, too!
...An extra $1000 for the set? No problem!
...No thanks, I don't drink.
...Yes, it absolutely is our fault that the set looks awful.
...You know, you might have a point there.
...The director knows best, obviously we weren't giving her what she wants.
...Of course the costumes will be ready on time.
...No thanks, I don't drink.
...This is the most complete and informative set of drawings I've ever seen.
...We built it right the first time.
...No problem, I'll deal with that right away.
...I love designers.
...No thanks, I don't drink.
...Oh please, don't...let's not talk about me.
...I really think my big scene should be cut.
...This costume is SO comfortable!
...I love my shoes.
...No problem. I can do that for myself.
...Let me stand down here with my back to the audience.
...Without the crew, the show would never run... let's thank them.
...No thanks, I don't drink.
...There's room for that over here.
...We'll get in early tomorrow to do it.
...No, no. I'm sure that is our job.
...Anything I can do to help?
...All the tools are carefully locked away.
...Can we do that scene change again please?
...It's a marvelous show.
...I don't need this many on the crew.
...No thanks, I don't drink.
...No, please. That's far to much rent.
...Let me buy you a drink.
