One Week to Opening Night

Center: Sarah Jo Fox (Susan) & John McConnell (Kris Kringle)
Clockwise from bottom left: Beth Pfohl, Ally Ausel, Regan Scott, Alex Karg,
Katherine Thompson and Nicole Way.

 

Kris Kringle and the Macy's Toy Department Elves
invite you to join them for
Miracle on 34th Street at the Barrow-Civic Theatre
December 7-9 and 14-16

 

Box Office 814-437-3440
www.barrowtheatre.com

Rehearsal Nov 29 and Updates

Get ready...rehearsal tonight (Thursday Nov 29) is a run through of the show.  We will do big group scenes first, then go back and do the smaller cast scenes.  That way, we can release people early when their parts in the show are done.  We start with warm ups and announcements at 6:30pm.

Upcoming schedule:
(Remember call time is when you are expected in the building so we can make sure everyone is there and track down missing cast members).

Saturday Dec 1:
Set build, 10am to 6pm.  All hands that can be there, please be there.
Orchestra is rehearsing at 2pm for you to listen to if you wish.

Sunday Dec 2:
6:00pm call and dance review.
6:30pm Tech run of show.  This will be stop and start as we add lights, set changes, etc.

Monday Dec 3:
6:30 call and Tech run of show.   This will be stop and start as we add lights, set changes, etc.

Tuesday Dec 4:
6:30 call
7:30pm Dress rehearsal.  Costumes.

Wednesday Dec 5:
6:30 call
7:30pm Dress rehearsal.  Costumes

Thursday Dec 6:
6:30 call
7:00. Cast photo in costume and makeup
7:30pm Final Dress Rehearsal, in costume and makeup

Rehearsal Tuesday November 27

Its another all cast rehearsal for MUSIC and Stage Review

Tue Nov 27, Music, 6:30pm.  ALL CALL
The following numbers are being rehearsed:

14,  Here's Love
40,  That Man Over There is Santa Claus
2,  Opening Act 1
3,  Big Ca-Lown Balloons
46,  That Man Over There Reprise
23,  Pinecones Reprise
11, Plastic Alligator

We will do movement associated with the numbers - any blocking or choreography.   Then we will run scenes starting with Act One.

Please plan on going until 9pm this evening.

Upcoming Week in Review for rehearsals...

Good morning cast and crew,
Final week before tech week and I first want to thank you all for your patience!   I know the schedule has been a little today turvy but things are coming together and your dedication and hard work is greatly appreciated.

Looks like this week is going to be a lot of wrap up and finishing the bases.  

Mon Nov 26, Blocking and Dance, 6:30pm. ALL CALL
Going to finish the Here's Love March, block Act Two Scene 1, and review a few major scenes from the acts.  We will run a few scenes for the first hour with everyone.   Then at 7:30, I will block Act 2, Sc 1 while Marc finishes the march.   So if you are not in the march or that scene, you will be done around 7:30pm.

Tue Nov 27, Music, 6:30pm.  ALL CALL
The following numbers are being rehearsed:

14,  40,  2,  3,  46,  23,  11
Then running Act Two

Wed Nov 28, Music, 6:30pm.   ALL CALL
The following numbers are being rehearsed:

11,  41,  19,  13
Then running Act One

Thur Nov 29, Review, 6:30pm. ALL CALL
Review Act Two and some bigger scenes from Act One.

Sat Dec 1, Set Construction, 10am-4pm.
All hands on deck to it up the set, paint, cut foam, clean, set up prop tables, set up dressing rooms, and work hard to get things in place.

Sun Dec 2, Tech Rehearsal, 6:30pm
All cast called to begin running the show while we add lights and technical work, including set changes.

More to come as the week goes on...thank you all.

Rehearsals Sat Nov 24 and Sun Nov 25

We hope everyone had a good thanksgiving.

Sat rehearsal is a DANCE rehearsal for the four Rockettes from the parade sequence.
At the ARTS CO-OP, 10am to 12noon.

Sun rehearsal is ALL CAST CALLED!  
Review parade dance sequence and fill the holes in - please be present.
Also, miscellaneous blocking and review of scenes.
6:30pm, MAIN STAGE.  Use Buffalo St entrance.

See you then.

Rehearsal Tuesday Nov 20

Music rehearsal tonight for all cast.
No blocking tonight, we will do that on Sunday 25th.

Enjoy Thanksgiving vacation and please remember to look at your scripts everyday at least once.

You have all done a magnificent job and I greatly appreciate it.  

Rehearsal Updates

Greetings cast and crew,

Great job on be Light Up Night float on Saturday.   You all looked great!

Monday night will be ALL CAST from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.  From 7:30pm to 8:30pm, we will finish all scenes that haven't been blocked yet.

Tuesday 11/20 is a music rehearsal.  Specific numbers coming shortly.

No rehearsal on Wednesday 11/23.

Dance rehearsal on Sat 11/24 is for the four "Rockettes" in the parade, 10-11:30pm.

Preliminary set construction will start this week on Mon, Tue and Wed, 10am-4pm.   Lend a hand if you can please.

There will be a rehearsal on Sunday evening November 25, 6:30pm for ALL CAST!

Saturday Rehearsal and Parade

A big day on Saturday for the Miracle cast and crew...

Dance Rehearsal, 10am, MAIN STAGE.
Continuing with work on the ensemble dance numbers, including the here's Love March.

Parade Float Construction, 11am, Warehouse
Building begins on the Light Up Night float.  
Those in dance rehearsal can help after rehearsal is done.

Meet float for Light Up night.
5:15pm, Warehouse.
Dress WARMLY and in layers.   It will be cold.

After parade, you can be picked up at the warehouse.  Float deconstruction will be immediately after the parade by everyone age 14 and over!

Rehearsal Thur Nov 15

Coming to the end of our last full week before Thanksgiving.  Great job everyone.  Don't despair - we are making good progress and things are coming together.   Thank you all for the hard work.  

Thursday Nov 15 - Blocking Rehearsal 6:30pm

2-4  Tammany, DA, Shellhammer, Macy, Kris, Fred, Ensemble

2-6   Kris, Mailman, Bailiff, Fred, Doris, Ensemble

2-8  Doris, Thompson (Watchman), Fred, Ensemble
1-15  Kris, Crookshank, Sawyer
2-2  Kris, Susan, Miss Simms

2-3 Fred, Susan, Dame

 

We will get through as much as we can tonight so I thank you in advance for your dedication, patience and hard work.  

 

Dance rehearsal on Saturday at 10am will be on the MAIN STAGE!   First time to rehearse the dance numbers on the stage!  Use the back door with the ramp and please be on time so we can make the most of the time and talents we have.

 

 

Wed November 14 Rehearsal

Little bit different tonight for rehearsal,

6:30pm Main Stage, Music Review
All Cast to review music done so far.

7:30pm Costume Session, Warehouse.
All cast will then converge on the warehouse to meet the costumers.
For all younger cast members, please have your parents pick you up at 7:30pm to take you to the warehouse.

Don't forget to turn in your BIOs for the program.

Week Four Rehearsals

Here we are folks, and welcome to week four.

Here is this week's schedule.  Chad has tech this week for his other show so we will be finishing up blocking and doing some music review.  We are on the MAIN STAGE starting this week.

Monday Nov 12 - No Rehearsal. 
Review blocking all cast.

Tuesday Nov 13 - Blocking Rehearsal 6:30pm

REVIEW BLOCKING - ALL CAST
Head shots being taken for those who need one.

Wednesday Nov 14 - Review and Blocking

Music Review 6:30pm

ALL CAST

Blocking Rehearsal 7:30pm

1-11  Fred, Susan
2-2  Kris, Susan, Miss Simms

2-3 Fred, Susan, Dame

Thursday Nov 15 - Blocking Rehearsal 6:30pm

1-16  Susan, Kris, Mayor, Macy, Doris, Gimbel, Ensemble

2-4  Tammany, DA, Shellhammer, Macy, Kris, Fred, Ensemble

2-6   Kris, Mailman, Bailiff, Fred, Doris, Ensemble

2-8  Susan, Thompson (Watchman), Fred, Ensemble
1-15  Kris, Crookshank, Sawyer

Thur. Rehearsal canceled...and more

Hello all,

Couple of notes here so please read through...

First, I am canceling Thursday nights rehearsal due to ongoing sickness.   I don't want to get anyone sick so we will move these scenes to next week.  I am comfortable with where we are at so I am not too worried.  Apologies for canceling again but enjoy the night off to learn lines and stay healthy,

Second, Dance rehearsal Sat from 10am to 1pm, continuing ensemble dance work and adding Big Ca-Lown Balloons.    

Thank you to everyone for all the hard work

Ted

Rehearsal Wed. Nov 7

Tonight's rehearsal info....

Due to sickness, I am canceling the blocking portion of rehearsal tonight.   I will reschedule with Fred, Susan, Kris, and Miss Simms and Dame.

Wednesday Nov 7 - Music REHEARSAL

Music Rehearsal 6:30pm

#40 That Man Over There is Santa Claus (Ensemble)

#2 Opening (Ensemble in opening)

#3 Big Ca-Lown Balloons (Ensemble)

Rehearsal Tue. Nov 6

Happy Election Day.   Its a music rehearsal tonight folks.   

Ticket sales are picking up.  Four of our bus groups paid today, so a few seats opened for the matinee but don't wait...sell the show to your family and friends and neighbors so we have great audiences for your wonderful performances.

Also don't forget, turn in your t-shirt orders, etc to the producers this week.   And sign up for the parade float construction and riding on the float for Light Up Night.   

Tonight's schedule:

Tuesday Nov 6 - Music Rehearsal 6:30pm

#8 Arm in Arm (Susan and Doris)

#16 My Wish (Fred and Susan)

#26 Expect Things to Happen (Susan and Kris)

#34 Pinecones Reprise (Susan and Kris)

 

Have a great day!

 

 

Week Three Rehearsal Schedule

Good morning 34th'ers!   Apologies for the delay in getting this weeks schedule out to you all - computer issues on the homefront.

Here is this week's schedule:

Monday Nov 5 - NO REHEARSAL (a night off for all the hard work).

Tuesday Nov 6 - Music Rehearsal 6:30pm

#8 Arm in Arm (Susan and Doris)

#16 My Wish (Fred and Susan)

#26 Expect Things to Happen (Susan and Kris)

#34 Pinecones Reprise (Susan and Kris)

Wednesday Nov 7 - DOUBLE REHEARSAL

Music Rehearsal 6:30pm

#40 That Man Over There is Santa Claus (Ensemble)

#2 Opening (Ensemble in opening)

#3 Big Ca-Lown Balloons (Ensemble)

Blocking Rehearsal 6:30pm

1-11  Fred, Susan
2-2  Kris, Susan, Miss Simms

2-3 Fred, Susan, Dame

Thursday Nov 8 - Blocking Rehearsal 6:30pm

1-16  Susan, Kris, Mayor, Macy, Doris, Gimbel, Ensemble

2-4  Tammany, DA, Shellhammer, Macy, Kris, Fred, Ensemble

2-6   Kris, Mailman, Bailiff, Fred, Doris, Ensemble

2-8  Susan, Thompson (Watchman), Fred, Ensemble
1-15  Kris, Crookshank, Sawyer

Dance Rehearsal Sat Nov 3, 10am-1pm

Saturday, November 3 - Dance Rehearsal at 10am-1pm, Arts Co-Op

Continue and Finish the PARADE (from 1-3).
Begin work on the MARCH (from 1-7 through 10 (new scene 7)

These are all ENSEMBLE numbers from those scenes.  

MARCH includes Fred and Susan!

See you soon!

Almost the end of week two of music rehearsals and we are in great shape so far.   I am so pleased with everyone's dedication and hard work.   I am also pleased with the level of personal commitment from everyone.  Keep up the good work!

Tonight, Thursday November 1-Blocking Rehearsal at 6:30pm, Little Theatre

1-2. Shelhammer, Kris Kringle, Doris, Drunk Santa, Paradesters
1-4. Shellhammer, Doris
1-6. Shellhammer, Macy, Clerks (Katherine, Beth, Nicole, Regan, Ally)
1-12. Doris, Shellhammer, Doris, Macy, Kris Kringle

Saturday, November 3 - Dance Rehearsal at 10am-1pm, Arts Co-Op

Continue and Finish the PARADE (from 1-3).
Begin work on the MARCH (from 1-7 through 10 (new scene 7)

These are all ENSEMBLE numbers from those scenes. 

MARCH includes Fred and Susan!

See you soon!