Production Meeting

Just a reminder that there is a production meeting tomorrow at 6pm in BSB 122. See you all there!

Theatre Terms

^In is _down, _down is ^front 

Out is ^up, ^up is back 
Off is out, on is ⁱⁿ, 
And of course, 
Right is left, left is right. 
A _drop shouldn't and a 
Block and fall does neither. 
A prop doesn't and 
A cove has no water. 
Tripping is OK. 
A running crew rarely gets anywhere. 
A purchase line will buy you nothing. 
A trap will not catch anything. 
A gridiron has nothing to do with football. 
Strike is work. (In fact, lots of work) 
And a green room, thank God, usually isn't. 
Now that you're fully versed in theatrical terms, 
Break a leg-but not really!

MTC Company Dinner!!!

Just a reminder that the company dinner is tonight at 7pm at Boston Pizza. The reservation is under my name (Alexandra, which is sometimes interpreted as Sandra over the phone - as I learned yesterday), or under MTC. Hope to see you all there!!

MTC Minutes - October 18th, 2008

Hi Everyone,

Here are the minutes for our first production squad meeting of the year, courtesy of Danielle. Please feel free to come out and lend a hand, or just come to listen and keep up with what is happening. Our next prod squad meeting will be this Wednesday, October 29th.

Cheers,
Alex.

McMaster Thespian Company- meeting minutes October 15, 2008

Meeting commenced 6:05pm

1. Introductions- 17 people in attendance

2. Budget:

q Projected budget per show was discussed

q MTC is still waiting on funding from the MSU

q Executive will provide a more detailed budget at a future date- each show is expected to stay within their given budget

q Company membership fees are to be collected by directors on Saturday, October 18/08- $15 for cast members, $10 for production members

3. Production:

q An Ideal Husband: set will be basic, most pieces can be acquired; directors plan for few props, but show will be costume-heavy- require a number of red and/or white suits

q Much Ado About Nothing: classical looking costumes with a contemporary feel to them (period-neutral), some musical elements (singing) in show, more complex set design- diagram was shown.

q Timeline for set pieces to be established between directors and set designer

q Performance schedule is needed as soon as possible for booking Robinson Memorial Theatre

q Regarding performances, there was discussion on adding in shows on Friday afternoons of the runs- this was generally agreed upon, therefore each show is projected to have 2 additional performances

q Request made of directors to provide a small paragraph outlining each show’s vision- to be included in packages that will be distributed to schools. Please submit by October 17/08

4. Other Business

q Discussion on storage space for lumber and costumes- several people offered space and/or vehicle use, selected members to look into storage space on campus for lumber

q Company clothing- executive is looking at both show-specific and general company clothing for company members. Suggestions were made to consider selling these items as well as a fundraising opportunity. Thoughts included hats, scarves and pants for general company purchase, and sweatshirts/Tshirts with logos for each individual show. Directors were asked to consider logo designs for both clothing and promotional purposes and submit to executive.

q A Facebook group will be created by the executive- directors were asked to advise their casts to please refrain from creating groups for the shows.

q Discussion on elements to include in packages to be sent to schools: suggestions included director’s notes/paragraphs, production schedules including dates and times of performances, ticket prices, and ideas on how to integrate each show/related literature into school curriculums.

q Social reps are to be elected from each cast on Saturday, October 18- one or two reps from each cast are needed

q Cast biographies: An Ideal Husband is to have cast biographies submitted by December 1, 2008 with photography date TBD, Much Ado About Nothing is to have cast biographies submitted by February 23 (??), 2009 with photography date TBD.

q Rehearsal warm ups are scheduled for 11am in BSB 104 or 105- all company members are asked to attend

q October 25, 2008- company dinner/party is to be arranged, location to be announced

q November 8, 2008- company party (possible themes include “One-sie” or Toga themes), location to be announced

q Next company meeting set for Wednesday October 29, 2008

Meeting concluded 7:05pm