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Week One 11:51 PM

WEEK 1
As is with many production processes, the work and hours has been growing as we get closer to the show date. Margaret and I have blocked almost the whole show and assembled much (but not all of) the costumes. Next week, we will take inventory of lights and set up the board, as well as start the set construction.
The week went pretty much as expected. We stayed close to our original schedule but had to adjust for different circumstances. I’ve been having a lot of fun with Margaret, and love being able to hop between different aspects of the production. An interesting challenge for next week will be the boys and girls club show next week. Kyle Tremblay told me today the performance is next thursday at around 5, and they’ll be rehearsing in the space the day before. Hopefully, Margaret and I can start building and just move the platforms when they come before screwing anything into the floor.
Because she has more experience, Margaret will be leading the charge on set construction. I’ll help how I can and try to learn from her, but more of my time during tech days will be spent on lighting and sound. Though a relatively simple show, the light board is no longer in the black box. According to Terry, there is one we can use in the downstairs but I’ll have to get Jen’s help to hook it up.
We have a lot to look forward to (and more to do) next week. On top of our work for Once on this Island, we will definitely not be short on time in the theater.

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