Friday, June 14, 2013

WRF DANCE Rehearsal: 06/13/2013

DANCE Rehearsal Report
The Will Rogers Follies
June 13, 2013

Director: Mary Ellen Butler
Choreographers: Danny Herman & Rocker Verastique
Musical Directors: Lannie Hilbolt & JB Borden
Stage Manager: Meredith Connely

** If you will be late to a rehearsal, please call Meredith at 512-921-8402.  She worries about you. **

Call time: 7:00pm     Began: 7:05pm     Break(s): one 5 minute; one 10 minute     Ended:9:50pm    Location: Rehearsal Stage

Present: Jennifer, Lariena, Laura, Nancy, Sheree, Devon, Martha, Sam, Jill, Curt, Mutz, Patty
Late: 
Missing: Jesee (excused)

GENERAL:

"Favorite Son" 
"It's a Boy"
Tap section of "Will-A-Mania"

Thanks to Abby for working with us, and to Patty for being a good sport and letting us use her computer!

CAST:

To view choreography, visit my YouTube channel.  New postings from tonight!

SIGNING IN  Sign-ins will be either on paper or via iPad; please stop by the Stage Manager's table when you get to rehearsal.  (If I am at rehearsal, I will probably check you in via iPad, so just let me know you're there, and I'll check you in.  So easy!)

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

To view the rehearsal schedule online, please visit the Palace's
website at http://www.georgetownpalace.com/Rehearsals_follies.php

If you have a conflict, please email Meredith and let her know.  If your conflict(s) on here is incorrect, please email Meredith and let her know.  mmconnely@gmail.com  Thanks!

Saturday, June 15, 2013: VOCAL -- 1:00pm -- Will
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 2:30pm -- Everyone
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 3:45pm -- Will, Betty, & Kids
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 3:45pm -- Mutz & Adam
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 5:00pm -- Men's Chorus

Monday, June 17, 2013: VOCAL -- 7:00pm -- Men's & Women's Choruses, Will, Betty, Z's Favorite, Show Girls

DIRECTOR:

VOCAL/MUSIC:

CREW:

ACCIDENTS/INJURIES:
Kit Usage:

COSTUMES/MAKEUP:

PROPS:

LIGHTING/FX:

SET:

SOUND:

MISC.:

QUOTES:

"I don't make jokes, I just watch the government and report the facts." -- Will Rogers

--
Meredith Connely
Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

WRF VOCAL Rehearsal: 06/12/2013

VOCAL Rehearsal Report
The Will Rogers Follies
June 12, 2013

Director: Mary Ellen Butler
Musical Directors: Lannie Hilbolt & JB Borden
Choreographers: Danny Herman & Rocker Verastique
Stage Manager: Meredith Connely

** If you will be late to a rehearsal, please call Meredith at 512-921-8402.  She worries about you. **

Call time: 7:00pm    Began:    Break(s):   Ended:     Location: Rehearsal Stage

Present: Cliff, Christine, Curt, Mutz
Late: 
Missing: 

GENERAL:

Check out Lannie and JB's website for downloadable WRF music!  www.omtc.co
Please use ONLY PENCIL to write in your WRF Vocal Parts books!

CAST:

CAST BIOS & HEADSHOTS  Please don't forget to submit your bio and JPG headshot to me at mmconnely@gmail.com before June 17, 2013.  Bios should be between 80 and 100 words in length.  If Marsha already has your headshot, please let me know when you submit your bio.

SIGNING IN  Sign-ins will be either on paper or via iPad; please stop
by the Stage Manager's table when you get to rehearsal.

Anyone who would like some extra help vocally can email Lannie and JB
(lannie@omtc.co, jb@bordn.com -- Email addresses for cast and
production staff can be found on the "Contact Information" document I
shared with you.) They would be happy to meet with you early before
rehearsal, just let them know!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

To view the rehearsal schedule online, please visit the Palace's
website at http://www.georgetownpalace.com/Rehearsals_follies.php

If you have a conflict, please email Meredith and let her know.  If your conflict(s) on here is incorrect, please email Meredith and let her know.  mmconnely@gmail.com  Thanks!

Thursday, June 13, 2013: DANCE -- 7:00pm -- Women's Chorus, Show Girls, Z's Favorite, Betty -- Rehearsal Stage -- Christine & Jesee not here
Thursday, June 13, 2013: DANCE -- 8:00pm -- Add Clem

Saturday, June 15, 2013: VOCAL -- 1:00pm -- Will -- PEPC
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 2:30pm -- Everyone! -- Rehearsal Stage -- Carly & Jesee not here
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 3:45pm -- Will, Betty, Kids
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 3:45pm -- Mutz & Adam will work on "Give a Man Enough Rope"
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 5:00pm -- Men's Chorus

Monday, June 17, 2013: VOCAL -- 7:00pm -- Men's & Women's Choruses, Betty, Will, Z's Favorite, & Show Girls 

DIRECTOR:

CHOREOGRAPHY:

CREW:

ACCIDENTS/INJURIES:
Kit Usage:

COSTUMES/MAKEUP:

PROPS:

LIGHTING/FX:

SET:

SOUND:

MISC.:

QUOTES:

"When ignorance gets started, it knows no bounds." -- Will Rogers

--
Meredith Connely
Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies


--
Meredith Connely
Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies
512-921-8402

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WRF DANCE Rehearsal Report: 06/12/2013

DANCE Rehearsal Report
The Will Rogers Follies
June 12, 2013

Director: Mary Ellen Butler
Choreographers: Danny Herman & Rocker Verastique
Musical Directors: Lannie Hilbolt & JB Borden
Stage Manager: Meredith Connely

** If you will be late to a rehearsal, please call Meredith at 512-921-8402.  She worries about you. **

Call time: 7:00pm     Began: 7:00pm      Break(s): 8:11-8:16pm     Ended: 9:56pm    Location: Rehearsal Stage

Present: Jim, Jared, Cliff, Leonard, Adam
Late: 
Missing: Mutz (in VOCAL rehearsal) 

GENERAL:

"Give a Man Enough Rope"

Danny would like the men and Will to practice this number on their own when they get a chance with Adam acting as dance captain.  

Adam is going to work with Mutz on catching him up on the "Give a Man Enough Rope" choreography on Saturday at 3:45pm.

CAST:

Danny would like Jesee to be the dance captain for all group numbers and women's numbers (Show Girls, etc.) and Adam to be the dance captain for the men's numbers (ex. "Give a Man Enough Rope").

Choreography for "Give Enough Man a Rope" added to my YouTube channel!

To view choreography, visit my YouTube channel.

SIGNING IN  Sign-ins will be either on paper or via iPad; please stop by the Stage Manager's table when you get to rehearsal.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

To view the rehearsal schedule online, please visit the Palace's
website at http://www.georgetownpalace.com/Rehearsals_follies.php

If you have a conflict, please email Meredith and let her know.  If your conflict(s) on here is incorrect, please email Meredith and let her know.  mmconnely@gmail.com  Thanks!

Thursday, June 13, 2013: DANCE -- 7:00pm -- Women's Chorus, Show Girls, Z's Favorite, Betty -- Rehearsal Stage -- Christine & Jesee not here
Thursday, June 13, 2013: DANCE -- 8:00pm -- Add Clem

Saturday, June 15, 2013: VOCAL -- 1:00pm -- Will -- PEPC
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 2:30pm -- Everyone! -- Rehearsal Stage -- Carly & Jesee not here
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 3:45pm -- Will, Betty, Kids
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 3:45pm -- Mutz and Adam work on "Give a Man Enough Rope"
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 5:00pm -- Men's Chorus

Monday, June 17, 2013: VOCAL -- 7:00pm -- Men's & Women's Choruses, Betty, Will, Z's Favorite, & Show Girls -- GALA rehearsals also going on this day (Devon, Jesee, Jill, Sam, Patty)

DIRECTOR:

VOCAL/MUSIC:

CREW:

ACCIDENTS/INJURIES:
Kit Usage:

COSTUMES/MAKEUP:

PROPS:

May we please have a rope to practice with for "Give a Man Enough Rope" choreography?  It should be fairly long as it has to encircle 5 men several times.

LIGHTING/FX:

SET:

SOUND:

MISC.:

QUOTES:

"When ignorance gets started, it knows no bounds." -- Will Rogers

--
Meredith Connely
Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies
512-921-8402


--
Meredith Connely
Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies
512-921-8402

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

WRF DANCE Rehearsal: 06/11/2013

DANCE Rehearsal Report
The Will Rogers Follies
June 11, 2013

Director: Mary Ellen Butler
Choreographers: Danny Herman & Rocker Verastique
Musical Directors: Lannie Hilbolt & JB Borden
Stage Manager: Meredith Connely

** If you will be late to a rehearsal, please call Meredith at 512-921-8402.  She worries about you. **

Call time: 7:00pm     Began: 7:32pm     Break(s): one 5 minute    Ended: 9:50pm   Location: Rehearsal Stage

Present: Jennifer, Devon, Lariena, Laura, Nancy, Jesee, Sheree
Late: 
Missing: Carly (excused)

GENERAL:

Poster photo shoot preceded rehearsal
"Will-A-Mania"
Sunrise section of "Will-A-Mania" posted on my YouTube channel.
"It's a Boy"

CAST:

CAST BIOS & HEADSHOTS  Please don't forget to submit your bio and JPG headshot to me at mmconnely@gmail.com before June 17, 2013.  Bios should be between 80 and 100 words in length.  If Marsha already has your headshot, please let me know when you submit your bio.

To view choreography, visit my YouTube channel.

SIGNING IN  Sign-ins will be either on paper or via iPad; please stop by the Stage Manager's table when you get to rehearsal.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

To view the rehearsal schedule online, please visit the Palace's
website at http://www.georgetownpalace.com/Rehearsals_follies.php

If you have a conflict, please email Meredith and let her know.  If your conflict(s) on here is incorrect, please email Meredith and let her know.  mmconnely@gmail.com  Thanks!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013: DANCE -- 7:00pm -- Men's Chorus, Will -- Rehearsal Stage -- Mutz will be here at 8:30pm
Wednesday, June 12, 2013: VOCAL -- 7:00pm -- Betty (Christine only!) & Will -- PEPC
Wednesday, June 12, 2013: VOCAL -- 8:30pm -- Clem (Curt & Mutz) -- PEPC

Thursday, June 13, 2013: DANCE -- 7:00pm -- Women's Chorus, Show Girls, Z's Favorite, Betty -- Rehearsal Stage -- Christine, Carly, & Jesee not here
Thursday, June 13, 2013: DANCE -- 7:00pm -- Add Clem

Saturday, June 15, 2013: VOCAL -- 1:00pm -- Will (JB not here) -- PEPC
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 2:30pm -- Everyone! -- Rehearsal Stage -- Carly & Jesee not here
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 3:45pm -- Will, Betty, Kids
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 5:00pm -- Men's Chorus

DIRECTOR:

VOCAL/MUSIC:

CREW:

ACCIDENTS/INJURIES:
Kit Usage:

COSTUMES/MAKEUP:

PROPS:

LIGHTING/FX:

SET:

SOUND:

MISC.:

QUOTES:

"Not just a last name, ladies!" -- Jesee

"If you're going to have a tug-of-war with a baby, you have to be stage center.  It's in all the handbooks!" -- Danny

--
Meredith Connely
Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies


--
Meredith Connely
Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies
512-921-8402

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WRF VOCAL Rehearsal: 06/11/2013

VOCAL Rehearsal Report
The Will Rogers Follies
June 11, 2013

Director: Mary Ellen Butler
Musical Directors: Lannie "The Awesome" Hilbolt & JB "The Butthead" Borden
Choreographers: Danny Herman & Rocker Verastique
Stage Manager: Meredith Connely

** If you will be late to a rehearsal, please call Meredith at 512-921-8402.  She worries about you. **

Call time: 7:00pm     Began: 7:00pm   Break(s): two 10 minute  Ended: 9:35pm     Location: PEPC

Present: Mutz, Leonard, Jim, Jared, Adam, Jill, Martha, Sam
Late: 
Missing: 

GENERAL:

"Give a Man Enough Rope"

Check out Lannie and JB's website for downloadable WRF music!  www.omtc.co
Please use ONLY PENCIL to write in your WRF Vocal Parts books!

CAST:

CAST BIOS & HEADSHOTS  Please don't forget to submit your bio and JPG headshot to me at mmconnely@gmail.com before June 17, 2013.  Bios should be between 80 and 100 words in length.  If Marsha already has your headshot, please let me know when you submit your bio.

SIGNING IN  Sign-ins will be either on paper or via iPad; please stop
by the Stage Manager's table when you get to rehearsal.

Anyone who would like some extra help vocally can email Lannie and JB
(lannie@omtc.co, jb@bordn.com -- Email addresses for cast and
production staff can be found on the "Contact Information" document I
shared with you.) They would be happy to meet with you early before
rehearsal, just let them know!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

To view the rehearsal schedule online, please visit the Palace's
website at http://www.georgetownpalace.com/Rehearsals_follies.php

If you have a conflict, please email Meredith and let her know.  If your conflict(s) on here is incorrect, please email Meredith and let her know.  mmconnely@gmail.com  Thanks!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013: DANCE -- 7:00pm -- Men's Chorus, Will -- Rehearsal Stage -- Mutz here at 8:30pm
Wednesday, June 12, 2013: VOCAL -- 7:00pm -- Betty (Christine only!) & Will -- PEPC
Wednesday, June 12, 2013: VOCAL -- 8:30pm -- Clem (Curt & Mutz) -- PEPC

Thursday, June 13, 2013: DANCE -- 7:00pm -- Women's Chorus, Show Girls, Z's Favorite, Betty -- Rehearsal Stage -- Christine, Carly, & Jesee not here
Thursday, June 13, 2013: DANCE -- 7:00pm -- Add Clem

Saturday, June 15, 2013: VOCAL -- 1:00pm -- Will (JB will be out) -- PEPC
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 2:30pm -- Everyone! -- Rehearsal Stage -- Carly & Jesee not here
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 3:45pm -- Will, Betty, Kids
Saturday, June 15, 2013: DANCE -- 5:00pm -- Men's Chorus


DIRECTOR:

CHOREOGRAPHY:

CREW:

ACCIDENTS/INJURIES:
Kit Usage:

COSTUMES/MAKEUP:

PROPS:

LIGHTING/FX:

SET:

SOUND:

MISC.:

QUOTES:

"Banana oil!"

--
Meredith Connely
Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies


--
Meredith Connely
Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies
512-921-8402

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Monday, June 10, 2013

WRF VOCAL Rehearsal Report: 06/10/2013

VOCAL Rehearsal Report
The Will Rogers Follies
June 10, 2013

Director: Mary Ellen Butler
Musical Directors: Lannie Hilbolt & JB Borden
Choreographers: Danny Herman & Rocker Verastique
Stage Manager: Meredith Connely

** If you will be late to a rehearsal, please call Meredith at 512-921-8402.  She worries about you. **

Call time: 7:00pm    Began: 7:00pm    Break(s): 10 minute  Ended: 9:35pm     Location: Rehearsal Stage

Present: Curt, Lariena, Jesee, Jill, Nancy, Laura, Carly, Martha, Sheree, Sam, Jennifer (excused early)
Late: Mutz (excused)
Missing: Devon (excused), Cliff (excused)

GENERAL:

Vocal warm up
"It's a Boy"
"St. Louis Fair"
"Reprise Will-A-Mania"

Mutz & Curt dismissed at 8:32pm

"Will-A-Mania"
"Never Met a Man I Didn't Like"

Check out Lannie and JB's website for downloadable WRF music!  www.omtc.co
Please use ONLY PENCIL to write in your WRF Vocal Parts books!

CAST:

CAST BIOS & HEADSHOTS  Please don't forget to submit your bio and JPG headshot to me at mmconnely@gmail.com before Monday, June 17, 2013.  Bios should be between 80 and 100 words in length.  If Marsha already has your headshot, please let me know when you submit your bio.

SIGNING IN  Sign-ins will be either on paper or via iPad; please stop
by the Stage Manager's table when you get to rehearsal.

COMPS  I have comp tickets for the following cast members: Patty, Christine, Connor, Grace, Diego, Madeline, Madisyn, and Adam.  Stop by the Stage Manager's table the next time you're at rehearsal, and I'll hook you up!  Other cast members should have received theirs already.  Please let me know if you have not.  

Anyone who would like some extra help vocally can email Lannie and JB
(lannie@omtc.co, jb@bordn.com. They would be happy to meet with you early before
rehearsal, just let them know!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Please check the online rehearsal schedule daily for changes.

To view the rehearsal schedule online, please visit the Palace's
website at http://www.georgetownpalace.com/Rehearsals_follies.php

If you have a conflict, please email Meredith at mmconnely@gmail.com and let her know.  

Tuesday, June 11, 2013: POSTER PHOTO SHOOT -- 6:00pm -- Show Girls & Will -- Carly not here
Tuesday, June 11, 2013: VOCAL -- 7:00pm -- Men's & Women's Choruses, & Will -- PEPC
Tuesday, June 11, 2013: DANCE -- 7:00pm -- Show Girls & Z's Favorite -- Rehearsal Stage -- Carly not here

Wednesday, June 12, 2013: DANCE -- 7:00pm -- Men's Chorus, Will -- Rehearsal Stage
Wednesday, June 12, 2013: VOCAL -- 7:00pm -- Betty (Christine only!) & Will -- PEPC
Wednesday, June 12, 2013: VOCAL -- 8:30pm -- Clem (Curt & Mutz) -- PEPC

Thursday, June 13, 2013: DANCE -- 7:00pm -- Women's Chorus, Show Girls, Z's Favorite, Betty -- Rehearsal Stage
Thursday, June 13, 2013: DANCE -- 8:00pm -- Add Clem (Curt & Mutz)

DIRECTOR:

CHOREOGRAPHY:

CREW:

ACCIDENTS/INJURIES:
Kit Usage:

COSTUMES/MAKEUP:

PROPS:

LIGHTING/FX:

SET:

SOUND:

MISC.:

Thank you, Lannie, for matching your shirt to your computer.  Such a fashionista!

QUOTES:

"Always drink upstream from the herd." -- Will Rogers

Distanance: odd notes from far away (new word by Lannie, definition by JB)

--
Meredith Connely
Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies


--
Meredith Connely
Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies
512-921-8402

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Saturday, June 8, 2013

WRF DANCE Rehearsal Report: 06/08/2013

DANCE Rehearsal Report
The Will Rogers Follies
June 8, 2013

Director: Mary Ellen Butler
Choreographers: Danny Herman & Rocker Verastique
Musical Directors: Lannie Hilbolt & JB Borden
Stage Manager: Meredith Connely

** If you will be late to a rehearsal, please call Meredith at 512-921-8402.  She worries about you. **

Call time: 2:30pm     Began: 2:40pm     Break(s): One 5 minute     Ended: Not sure -- I had to leave early   Location: Rehearsal Stage

Present: Leonard, Jared, Mutz, Jim, Adam, Martha, Sam, Jill, Devon, Sheree, Lariena, Laura, Nancy, Jennifer
Late: 
Missing: Carly (excused), Jesee (excused)

GENERAL:

"Will-A-Mania"

CAST:

Show Girls and Will: Check your email about the date, time, and what to bring for the Poster Photo Shoot on Tuesday.

Thanks for hanging in there with the ceiling and white fabric.  You guys are troopers!

Please be careful on the top step near the outside edges.  Some of you were scaring me!

To view choreography, visit my YouTube channel.

SIGNING IN  Sign-ins will be either on paper or via iPad; please stop by the Stage Manager's table when you get to rehearsal.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

To view the rehearsal schedule online, please visit the Palace's
website at http://www.georgetownpalace.com/Rehearsals_follies.php

If you have a conflict, please email Meredith and let her know.  If your conflict(s) on here is incorrect, please email Meredith and let her know.  mmconnely@gmail.com  Thanks!

Monday, June 10, 2013: VOCAL -- 7:00pm -- Women's Chorus, Show Girls, Z's Favorite, Will, & Clem

Tuesday, June 11, 2013: POSTER PHOTO SHOOT -- 6:00pm -- Show Girls & Will
Tuesday, June 11, 2013: VOCAL -- 7:00pm -- Men's & Women's Choruses, Will, Z's Favorite, & Show Girls
Tuesday, June 11, 2013: DANCE -- 7:00pm -- Show Girls & Z's Favorite

Wednesday, June 12, 2013: DANCE -- 7:00pm -- Men's Chorus, Will
Wednesday, June 12, 2013: VOCAL -- 7:00pm -- Betty (Christine only!) & Will -- PEPC
Wednesday, June 12, 2013: VOCAL -- 8:30pm -- Clem (Curt & Mutz) -- PEPC

DIRECTOR:

Mary Ellen: Please make sure the PEPC is free for Lannie and JB to hold Vocal rehearsals.  Will they be able to use it from 12:00pm to 2:30pm on Saturdays?

VOCAL/MUSIC:

Lannie: Don't forget to make a piano only CD for Danny and Rocker to use in rehearsal.

CREW:

ACCIDENTS/INJURIES:
Kit Usage:

Nothing so far, thank goodness!!

COSTUMES/MAKEUP:

PROPS:

LIGHTING/FX:

SET:

SOUND:

MISC.:

QUOTES:

"We have it on the best of our information that taxes will be relieved, but not until after your death." -- Will Rogers

--
Meredith Connely
Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies
512-921-8402


--
Meredith Connely
Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies
512-921-8402

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