Scene 1 pp. 1 - 6, beginning to m. 8
The story begins. We meet Noye and hear God begin to give his commands to Noye.
Preset before the scene begins are 2 of the Waves (Peggy and Pinkie) as part of the Pond.
The story starts with the congregation singing a hymn. During the hymn, Noye enters using the Center Aisle. He stops at his tree, as if preparing for another day of work. God's voice shakes him out of his daily routine. As Noye and God speak together at m. 5, Noye starts to take down the masking that hides the ark.
At m. 7, Noye calls out SL to his sons and their wives.
End of scene!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Ah, Monday. The beginning of the work week for most of us. Two of our co-producers also went to work this past Monday morning. Linda Bressi and Kiki McKendrick, along with Gabi Bressi, spent the morning with the animals. Not their children! The animal costumes. We've got some pretty amazing costumes for this production, which were used for a previous production of Fludde at BMPC. I stopped over to see what was going on and remembered to take some photos.
We've got an Elephant.
What's this? One of the Cats! All of the cats, rats and mice will be performed by the Carol Choir. Their fearless leader, Sandy Martin, has their costumes all ready to go. They will be assigned their official parts at rehearsal on Wednesday, March 10.
Gabi kindly put on a Bird headpiece for me.
Finally, Linda and Kiki, in the midst of the Animal Census.
Aren't these great? Thanks to all who made them back in the 90s and thanks to those who stored them so well. Most are in excellent condition and ready to go.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Rehearsal for Sunday, March 7
We'll be in the Gym this week. Here's what's happening:
12:30 - 1:30 - Staging Scene 9
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Animal Groups**
1:30 - 2:00 - Staging Scene 4
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Waves, Sem*, Ham*, Jaffett*, Mrs. Sem*, Mrs. Ham*, Mrs. Jaffett*, Gossips*
2:00 - 2:30 - Staging Scene 1
God, Noye
*Characters are on stage, do not sing, but might have staging. It is best if they are at rehearsal, but it is not absolutely vital.
**It would be great to have any animals join us that would like to, but it is definitely not necessary.
Please let Kiki McKendrick (kikimc@verizon.net) or Heidi Hayes (HeidiLHayes@gmail.com) know if you cannot be at rehearsal. Thanks!
12:30 - 1:30 - Staging Scene 9
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Animal Groups**
1:30 - 2:00 - Staging Scene 4
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Waves, Sem*, Ham*, Jaffett*, Mrs. Sem*, Mrs. Ham*, Mrs. Jaffett*, Gossips*
2:00 - 2:30 - Staging Scene 1
God, Noye
*Characters are on stage, do not sing, but might have staging. It is best if they are at rehearsal, but it is not absolutely vital.
**It would be great to have any animals join us that would like to, but it is definitely not necessary.
Please let Kiki McKendrick (kikimc@verizon.net) or Heidi Hayes (HeidiLHayes@gmail.com) know if you cannot be at rehearsal. Thanks!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
I Wanna Be A Producer
Then you have to talk to David Bravo, Kiki McKendrick and Linda Bressi, as each one of them agreed earlier this week to be co-producers for the Fludde.
So what does a producer do, anyway? The short answer - they are the people behind the scenes who take care of all the nitty-gritty details that the audience never sees, and I mean ALL the details. They work tirelessly to make sure the costumes fit, the set is built, the rehearsals are happening, the tickets are being sold - you get the idea. It is a commitment that doesn't end until the curtain drops on the final performance. Some would call it a thankless job, but let's not let that happen. The next time you see David, Kiki or Linda, make sure to say THANK YOU for the hours and energy they have already given and will continue to give over the next couple of months to Noye's Fludde.
So what does a producer do, anyway? The short answer - they are the people behind the scenes who take care of all the nitty-gritty details that the audience never sees, and I mean ALL the details. They work tirelessly to make sure the costumes fit, the set is built, the rehearsals are happening, the tickets are being sold - you get the idea. It is a commitment that doesn't end until the curtain drops on the final performance. Some would call it a thankless job, but let's not let that happen. The next time you see David, Kiki or Linda, make sure to say THANK YOU for the hours and energy they have already given and will continue to give over the next couple of months to Noye's Fludde.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Scene 5 Staging
Our first staging rehearsal was so efficient that we were able to block the leads into an extra scene. Way to go!
Scene 5 pp. 23-30, m. 33-50
Movement for leads is rather simple. They stand on the stage and respond as the animals approach from their various points of entry. Again, each person has their own individual response. Some are amazed, some are surprised, perhaps Noye is grateful. Some might move out to get a closer look at the animals, but they must do this when they are not singing. Mrs. Noye can't believe this! Another hair-brained idea from her husband! She has to have another drink and laugh with her Gossips. Mrs. Noye and Gossips will probably have to move off of the steps, but stay by the pond.
Each Animal Group has a specific point of entry. They will move as a group down specified aisles. They will move slowly, stopping to look at the people in the audience. They will also stop moving to sing. Their initial movement should get them into the audience. They will stay in the aisles, looking at the audience members (as if the audience is in a zoo).
Good chance there will be changes, particularly with the timing of the entrances, but here's where we start:
Group 1 enters 2 measures before m. 33 through the HR (House Right) back door. They will come down the center aisle.
Group 2 enters 2 measures before m. 35 from the SL (Stage Left) room. This means they will spend the first part of each performance in the SL room. They will come down the HR aisle.
Group 3 enters 2 measures before m. 37 from the HL back steps. They will come down the HL aisle.
Group 4 enters 2 measures before m. 39 from the HR front door. They will go up the center aisle.
Group 5 enters 2 measures before m. 41 from the HR back door. Since these are the mice, rats and cats, all of the other animals get out of the way, as if they are afraid of them. The humans might also be afraid, some might find it humorous that the larger animals are afraid of the smaller animals. GROUP 5 RUNS UP THE CENTER AISLE, STOPS AT A POINT TBD IN REHEARSALS TO SING THEIR KYRIES, AND THEN RUNS IMMEDIATELY INTO THE ARK. Sem, Ham and Jaffett assist them with their movement into the ark.
The other animals begin to move toward the stage to get into the ark. All stairs may be used.
Groups 6 and 7 enter 2 measures before m. 43 from the HL back steps. Depending on their comfort with movement and singing and the general movement of the rest of the animals (are most of them in the ark already?), I would like them to swoop down all 3 aisles, ending at the front of the stage in a group to sing their Kyries. They will then immediately enter the ark.
M. 45 - 46 is the final chance for all of the animals to get in the ark. Noye, Noye's Sons and Wives all assist the animals, making sure they are comfortable. Mrs. Noye and her Gossips are incredulous, next to their pond.
End of Scene 5.
Scene 5 pp. 23-30, m. 33-50
Movement for leads is rather simple. They stand on the stage and respond as the animals approach from their various points of entry. Again, each person has their own individual response. Some are amazed, some are surprised, perhaps Noye is grateful. Some might move out to get a closer look at the animals, but they must do this when they are not singing. Mrs. Noye can't believe this! Another hair-brained idea from her husband! She has to have another drink and laugh with her Gossips. Mrs. Noye and Gossips will probably have to move off of the steps, but stay by the pond.
Each Animal Group has a specific point of entry. They will move as a group down specified aisles. They will move slowly, stopping to look at the people in the audience. They will also stop moving to sing. Their initial movement should get them into the audience. They will stay in the aisles, looking at the audience members (as if the audience is in a zoo).
Good chance there will be changes, particularly with the timing of the entrances, but here's where we start:
Group 1 enters 2 measures before m. 33 through the HR (House Right) back door. They will come down the center aisle.
Group 2 enters 2 measures before m. 35 from the SL (Stage Left) room. This means they will spend the first part of each performance in the SL room. They will come down the HR aisle.
Group 3 enters 2 measures before m. 37 from the HL back steps. They will come down the HL aisle.
Group 4 enters 2 measures before m. 39 from the HR front door. They will go up the center aisle.
Group 5 enters 2 measures before m. 41 from the HR back door. Since these are the mice, rats and cats, all of the other animals get out of the way, as if they are afraid of them. The humans might also be afraid, some might find it humorous that the larger animals are afraid of the smaller animals. GROUP 5 RUNS UP THE CENTER AISLE, STOPS AT A POINT TBD IN REHEARSALS TO SING THEIR KYRIES, AND THEN RUNS IMMEDIATELY INTO THE ARK. Sem, Ham and Jaffett assist them with their movement into the ark.
The other animals begin to move toward the stage to get into the ark. All stairs may be used.
Groups 6 and 7 enter 2 measures before m. 43 from the HL back steps. Depending on their comfort with movement and singing and the general movement of the rest of the animals (are most of them in the ark already?), I would like them to swoop down all 3 aisles, ending at the front of the stage in a group to sing their Kyries. They will then immediately enter the ark.
M. 45 - 46 is the final chance for all of the animals to get in the ark. Noye, Noye's Sons and Wives all assist the animals, making sure they are comfortable. Mrs. Noye and her Gossips are incredulous, next to their pond.
End of Scene 5.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Rehearsal Schedule
All rehearsals are in the Gym, unless noted
Sunday, Feb. 28
12:30 – 1:30 – Scene 2
Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Mrs. Noye, Gossips
1:30 – 2:30 – Scene 3
Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Mrs. Noye,* Gossips*
Sunday, March 7
12:30 – 1:00 – Scene 9
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Animal Groups**
1:00 – 2:00 – Scene 4
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Waves, Sem*, Ham*, Jaffett*, Mrs. Sem*, Mrs. Ham*, Mrs. Jaffett*, Gossips*
2:00 – 2:30 – Scene 1
God, Noye
Sunday, March 14
12:30 – 2:00 – Scene 6
Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Gossips, Waves
2:00 – 2:30 – Scene 5
Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Animal Groups**, Noye*, Mrs. Noye*, Gossips*
Wednesday, March 17
4:20 - 4:35 - Stage Scenes 5 and 9
Carol Choir Animal Groups
4:35 - 5:00 - Stage Scenes 5 and 9
Alleluia Choir Animal Groups
7:00 - 7:30 - Stage Scenes 5 and 9
Youth Chorale Animal Groups
Sunday, March 21
12:30 – 1:15 – Scene 7
Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Waves/Wind, Animal Groups**
1:15 – 2:00 – Scene 10
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Animal Groups**
2:00 – 2:30 – Scene 8
Noye, Raven, Dove
Wednesday, March 24
4:20 - 4:35 - Stage Scenes 7 and 10
Carol Choir Animal Groups
4:35 - 5:00 - Stage Scenes 7 and 10
Alleluia Choir Animal Groups
7:00 - 7:30 - Stage Scenes 7 and 10
Youth Chorale Animal Groups
Sunday, March 28
possible this will be cancelled or rescheduled
12:30 – 2:30 – Stumble Thru
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Gossips, Waves/Wind, Raven, Dove, Animal Groups**
Sunday, April 4
Easter – No Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 7
4:20 - 5:00 - Review all staging
Carol and Alleluia Choirs Animal Groups
6:45 - 7:30 - Review all staging
Youth Chorale Animal Groups
Sunday, April 11
ALL CAST OFF BOOK
12:30 – 2:30 – Work Show in Order; Work with Set and Costumes that are available
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Gossips, Waves/Wind, Raven, Dove, Animal Groups**
Wednesday, April 14
4:20 - 5:00 - Review all staging
Carol and Alleluia Choirs Animal Groups
6:45 - 7:30 - Review all staging
Youth Chorale Animal Groups
Sunday, April 18
12:30 – 2:30 – Costume Run
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Gossips, Waves/Wind, Raven, Dove, Animal Groups (attendance for Animals STRONGLY encouraged)
Wednesday, April 21
6:00 – 8:30 – Full Cast Dress Rehearsal
Optional for littlest cast members
Thursday, April 22
6:00 – 8:30 – Full Cast Dress Rehearsal
Optional for littlest cast members
Friday, April 23
6:00 – 8:30 – Mandatory Full Cast Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, April 24
6:00 - Call
7:00 Performance #1
Sunday, April 25
3:00 - Call
4:00 - Performance #2
*Characters are on stage, do not sing, but might have staging. Best if they are at rehearsal, but not absolutely vital.
**It would be great to have one leader/representative from each animal group at these rehearsals.
Sunday, Feb. 28
12:30 – 1:30 – Scene 2
Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Mrs. Noye, Gossips
1:30 – 2:30 – Scene 3
Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Mrs. Noye,* Gossips*
Sunday, March 7
12:30 – 1:00 – Scene 9
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Animal Groups**
1:00 – 2:00 – Scene 4
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Waves, Sem*, Ham*, Jaffett*, Mrs. Sem*, Mrs. Ham*, Mrs. Jaffett*, Gossips*
2:00 – 2:30 – Scene 1
God, Noye
Sunday, March 14
12:30 – 2:00 – Scene 6
Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Gossips, Waves
2:00 – 2:30 – Scene 5
Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Animal Groups**, Noye*, Mrs. Noye*, Gossips*
Wednesday, March 17
4:20 - 4:35 - Stage Scenes 5 and 9
Carol Choir Animal Groups
4:35 - 5:00 - Stage Scenes 5 and 9
Alleluia Choir Animal Groups
7:00 - 7:30 - Stage Scenes 5 and 9
Youth Chorale Animal Groups
Sunday, March 21
12:30 – 1:15 – Scene 7
Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Waves/Wind, Animal Groups**
1:15 – 2:00 – Scene 10
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Animal Groups**
2:00 – 2:30 – Scene 8
Noye, Raven, Dove
Wednesday, March 24
4:20 - 4:35 - Stage Scenes 7 and 10
Carol Choir Animal Groups
4:35 - 5:00 - Stage Scenes 7 and 10
Alleluia Choir Animal Groups
7:00 - 7:30 - Stage Scenes 7 and 10
Youth Chorale Animal Groups
Sunday, March 28
possible this will be cancelled or rescheduled
12:30 – 2:30 – Stumble Thru
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Gossips, Waves/Wind, Raven, Dove, Animal Groups**
Sunday, April 4
Easter – No Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 7
4:20 - 5:00 - Review all staging
Carol and Alleluia Choirs Animal Groups
6:45 - 7:30 - Review all staging
Youth Chorale Animal Groups
Sunday, April 11
ALL CAST OFF BOOK
12:30 – 2:30 – Work Show in Order; Work with Set and Costumes that are available
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Gossips, Waves/Wind, Raven, Dove, Animal Groups**
Wednesday, April 14
4:20 - 5:00 - Review all staging
Carol and Alleluia Choirs Animal Groups
6:45 - 7:30 - Review all staging
Youth Chorale Animal Groups
Sunday, April 18
12:30 – 2:30 – Costume Run
God, Noye, Mrs. Noye, Sem, Ham, Jaffett, Mrs. Sem, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Jaffett, Gossips, Waves/Wind, Raven, Dove, Animal Groups (attendance for Animals STRONGLY encouraged)
Wednesday, April 21
6:00 – 8:30 – Full Cast Dress Rehearsal
Optional for littlest cast members
Thursday, April 22
6:00 – 8:30 – Full Cast Dress Rehearsal
Optional for littlest cast members
Friday, April 23
6:00 – 8:30 – Mandatory Full Cast Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, April 24
6:00 - Call
7:00 Performance #1
Sunday, April 25
3:00 - Call
4:00 - Performance #2
*Characters are on stage, do not sing, but might have staging. Best if they are at rehearsal, but not absolutely vital.
**It would be great to have one leader/representative from each animal group at these rehearsals.
The First Worker Bees
Were Naomi Maloney and Kara Udicious. They volunteered immediately at a choir parents' meeting on February 3 to assist with props. 2 weeks later, we found ourselves in a secret location at BMPC, climbing on chairs, hauling down set pieces (from previous BMPC productions, banging our heads and hands on pipes to find ----
TA DA
a Rainbow. Yup, can't do Noye's Fludde without a Rainbow.
Thanks for being first, Naomi and Kara!
TA DA
a Rainbow. Yup, can't do Noye's Fludde without a Rainbow.
Thanks for being first, Naomi and Kara!
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