Act 1:
Party Scene:
Collin, be really careful not to touch the scrim when you're peeking through the keyhole! Nobody can touch it, not even a little bit, because it really makes the whole thing ripple and not look good.
Maids who bring out the tray of cups on stage left: to avoid traffic, it's ok to come out of the 3rd wing, behind the pastry table. You should really be ready to be right there when the Frau calls you-- there's a lot that needs to happen in a short time, so you could even be early-- but don't be late!
Party Girls: During the lullaby, after the Nephew brings the doll bed to Marie, don't be late to get back to your places in the semi-circle for the final rocking of your dolls. You could even start moving back to your places on 7-8 so you're sure to be there in time to rise up on your knees for 5-6, 7-8.
Battle Scene:
Good, soldiers!! Much better job with moving into the V-formation when the Sabres stab the mouse on 5, and jumping all together on the next 5-6. Thank you!
Act 2:
Candy Canes:
Alexandra, you need to wait a hair longer when you run out to pose before you lift your front foot to signal the conductor or the stage manager. The girls at the end of the line haven't arrived yet. (An added note from Shannon the stage manager...she has to be able to see you to call the sound, so make sure you are in her sight line.)
12
Much better spacing in the V today.
All Candy Canes need to cross those arabesque emboites behind you more!
The final pose formation wasn't so great today. The girls furthest downstage need to be as far out as possible-- almost in the first wing. Remember not to lunge in too far after that last soutenu.
Polichinelles:
Everyone, please still make a bigger effort to turn your face out to the audience as you begin the emboites at the end! Especially the last few girls in the line-- it really shows if you're not looking out at the audience.
We're starting to lose those great turned out, pointed feet before each pique arabesque or saute arabesque. EVERY single one needs to be done with a stretched, turned out, pointed foot!!
Finale:
EVERYONE--- more energy in the port de bras! Crisp, clean, and sharp arms.
Thank you all for another weekend of good hard work and dancing. Rest well, and I'll see you on Wednesday!
