And the Race to the Finish Line Begins...

We focused on lighting and props and put costumes, makeup, sound, etc. aside. We ran the entire show from front to back, adding lighting cues (i.e. spotlights on Shrek and Fiona during "Who I'd Be") for the volunteers in the lighting booth and props (i.e. canes for the Three Blind Mice). No costumes or makeup yet, considering many costumes are still being altered and we did not have a full makeup crew.

I helped in several different ways. I walked the chorus students over from the Pier School at 3:30 and stayed out in the hallway to call actors to their places when it was time for them to go on. For the second act, I worked the CD player (we did not have the pianist today) and followed along in the script so I did not miss the music cues. I also made a list of all the songs and which numbers they corresponded to on the CD.

Lines, lyrics, blocking, and choreography are very strong now! There is still much "fine tuning" to do, though.

Here's a clip of the ensemble performing the finale number!

Tomorrow, we will probably add some costumes and sound, but Wednesday and Thursday will definitely be full dress rehearsals with costumes, hair, makeup, microphones, etc. Only three more rehearsals until opening night!