Assume every cast member is needed for every rehearsal. If the "Call List" doesn't include your character, you're ok to miss. As rehearsals progress I'll add more information here, so check back regularly for updates!
Call list: All Acting Reporters, All Rapping Reporters, Orville, Wilbur (Not needed: Newspaper Girl, Katharine, Bishop)
Rehearsal Plan: Blocking Scene 1; Rehearsing We Will Fly
Call list: All Acting Reporters, All Rapping Reporters, Orville, Wilbur, Katharine, Bishop (Not needed: Newspaper Girl)
Rehearsal Plan:
Acting: Scenes 1, 3 and 4. Focus on the actions.
Rapping: On Our Way, Another Day, possibly others. Focus on rhythms, projection, etc.
MEMORIZED: All of Scenes 1 & 2, We Will Fly and On Our Way should be MEMORIZED by today!
Call list: All Acting Reporters, All Rapping Reporters, Orville, Wilbur, Katharine, Bishop (Not needed: Newspaper Girl)
Rehearsal Plan:
Mic passing for Scenes 1 & 2 and We Will Fly and On Our Way
Blocking for Scenes 1 & 2 and We Will Fly and On Our Way
MEMORIZED: All of Scenes 3 & 4, Kitty Hawk and Right or Wrong should be MEMORIZED by today!
Call list: All Acting Reporters, All Rapping Reporters, Orville, Wilbur, Katharine, Bishop (Not needed: Newspaper Girl)
Rehearsal Plan:
Mic passing for Scenes 3 & 4 and Kitty Hawk, Right or Wrong and Another Day
Blocking for Scenes 3 & 4 and Kitty Hawk, Right or Wrong and Another Day
MEMORIZED: All of Scenes 5 and Another Day should be MEMORIZED by today!
Call list: All Cast
Rehearsal Plan:
Mic passing for Scenes 5 and We Will Fly Reprise
Blocking for Scenes 5, We Will Fly Reprise and Curtain Call
Music recordings, lyric sheets, etc.
Right now you can find the full recordings of the songs. Hopefully soon I can get recordings posted that have only the background so rappers can practice their part without another voice doing it with them!
While we can't perfectly replicate early 1900s clothing, we want to keep it in mind.
Women were much more modest back then.
For our purposes, girls should not have overly tight clothes, and if they choose to wear a skirt, it should hit well below the knee. Shoes should also be "modest" (not too high, thick enough heel to be practical).
Stretchy fabrics weren't around yet
If at all possible, I would really like to avoid obviously "stretchy" clothes like any kind of athletic wear, polos, t-shirts, leggings, etc. If they have stretch, but look structured, that's fine.
Neither were athletic shoes (at least not as they look today).
People generally dressed "fancier" than they do today.
Our costume director, Mrs. Birindelli will be in touch soon to make sure everything makes sense and see how we can help you in getting the pieces your child needs, but please feel free to email her if you have any questions (pbirindelli@indiantrailprep.org).
Black pants or *long* skirt.
They should not *look* stretchy, so no leggings or athletic wear. Black denim or black "uniform-like" pants would work well.
If students choose to wear a skirt, the hem should hit well below the knee.
The shirt should be able to tuck into the pants/skirt.
Black collared, button-down shirt.
Long or short-sleeved is fine.
Should be able to be tucked in.
We will be providing suspenders, so the shirt will need to tuck in so the suspenders can attach to the pants.
Preferably no polos (or other obviously stretchy material)
We will be providing bowties, so the collar needs to be able to accomodate a bowtie and still look right.
Shoes:
Preferably black, but if not black they should be as dark and unnoticeable as possible. No white or neon athletic shoes please.
No impractical high heels. Reporters will be standing, moving set pieces and acting.
Hair:
We will be providing fedoras, so if at all possible, hair styles should be low so the hat will fit. If it's not possible, please reach out to the costume director, Mrs. Birindelli (pbirindelli@indiantrailprep.org) so we can come up with a solution ahead of time.
Brown or gray pants
Preferably "dress" pants, but more casual, "school uniform-like" pants would also be fine.
No athletic pants.
Shirt should be able to be tucked in.
A matching belt would be AMAZING, but not required.
White button down shirt
No polos (or other obviously stretchy material) please.
We will be providing accessories like a vest or suspenders and either a bowtie or necktie, so the shirt should work with these items.
The shirt should be able to be tucked into the pants
Shoes:
I mean, in a perfect world, brown dress shoes. But honestly, if you don't have those already, just as unnoticeable as possible. No white or neon athletic shoes please.
Basically the same as the reporters.
Black pants, black collared, button-down shirt, black or unnoticeable shoes.
Shirt should be able to tuck into pants.
No obviously stretchy materials.
If you have a black suit coat, great, but not necessary.
We will provide a clerical collar.
Preferably ankle- or full-length full skirt.
Mrs. Birindelli will be in contact to see how to make this happen.
It should be a darker color like maroon, navy, brown etc. No bright colors.
White button down shirt.
Shoes:
Ideally they could be black ankle boots with a small heel, but you can work with Mrs. Birindelli to find something that will be appropriate.
Hair:
High loose bun. Very old-school teacher-y looking.
Khaki pants or capris
School uniform pants would be totally fine for this!
Shirt should be able to tuck into pants.
White button-down shirt
Preferably no polo or other obviously stretchy material.
We will provide suspenders and possibly a bowtie, so the shirt should be able to look ok with those things.
Unnoticeable shoes.
Nothing specific, just no white or neon athletic shoes, and it should fit as closely as possible with the idea of a 1900s newspaper kid. (So like, no Uggs, or jelly shoes, or high heels!)
Hair:
No specific requirements.