Here's what's being talked about at the meeting:
-- Free Beer! Virgins must get the veterans beer when they request it! (I've decided I'm no longer a virgin, btw)
-- How long are the plays? 10 minutes.
-- Free food! Breakfast, lunch and dinner! Unless you're vegan. There will be sugar. There will be carbs. There might even be a chicken that'll crap your eggs out right on the spot. Deal with it.
-- Hurray for On the Boards!!
-- Parking sucks! (Really?)
-- Don't lose your badge! It's like a $25 fee. Just kidding, but don't lose your effing badge!
-- Tim Hyland: "Sean, I noticed it's a bit colder in here than it is out side. Why is that?" ANSWER: GLORIOUS AIR CONDITIONING!!!!!!!!
-- Two rehearsal spaces at the Seattle Rep. Ahhhh crap, more walking for me.
-- Tix available at Brown Paper Tickets.
-- How long are the plays? 10 minutes!
-- 300 seats available. They say we can't fill. I say you prove them wrong, reader.
-- Artist Deep Thoughts:
For Writers:
10 minutes = 6 pages.
Give all the actors something to do.
Less words = much better chance of memorization (ie no monologues)
For Directors:
10 minutes = an 8 minute run through at tech.
Give everyone a chance to do their job.
Direct the goddamn play...it's not an opportunity to talk about your process!
For Actors:
Learn your lines, please! (Give yourself a break if you need it!!)
Go big or go home.
Don't celebrate too much after the first show...You still have another one to go!
For the Band:
10 minutes shows, you only cover the scene change.
Don't worry, you'll be heard.
Go for the original theme song, not a cover!
For the Designers:
Scene changes should be a fair amount shorter than the shows.
YOU ONLY HAVE UNTIL TECH!
Limitations are your inspiration!
-- Mark Fullerton = the oldest man on Earth.
-- One more round of applause for On The Boards!!
14/48: The World's Quickest Theater Festival Blog
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Everyone is arriving!
Parking is no fun in Queen Anne, but I was able to luck into a spot several blocks down, two inches into an alleyway. There is a 10% chance I am getting towed -- Pray for me, friends.
Even though the introductions have barely gotten underway, you're can't help being hit with a very faint but very acute feeling of anxiety. 24 hours from this point in time, 7 original works of art will appear from nothingness. I'm nervous as hell, and I'm just blogging this thing. I'd be more poignant and deep, but Shawn Belyea is speaking now.
RECENTLY OVERHEARD:
"So, is that baby working here, or is it free-loading?"
"I think he's directing."
Even though the introductions have barely gotten underway, you're can't help being hit with a very faint but very acute feeling of anxiety. 24 hours from this point in time, 7 original works of art will appear from nothingness. I'm nervous as hell, and I'm just blogging this thing. I'd be more poignant and deep, but Shawn Belyea is speaking now.
RECENTLY OVERHEARD:
"So, is that baby working here, or is it free-loading?"
"I think he's directing."
It is almost upon us!
Can you feel it...?
The excitement in the air...?
(Or is that just the impending heat stroke?)
21 minutes left in the workday before I leave my workspace prison downtown and make my way to the mecca that is the first weekend Artist's Meeting for the 14/48 SUMMER 2009 FESTIVAL at ON THE BOARDS WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
This year's fest is jam-packed with talent, and I am just tickled pink to be covering both weekends. What have you done to prepare for the fest? I spent my day ignoring work and facebook stalking all the people I didn't know on the artist roster (an embarrassing amount, truth be told).
Before I leave work, a bit of a personal question for anyone who will answer: Am I still a 14/48 virgin?
I volunteered for a bit last Winter, but I only had like two beers over two weekends and couldn't have spent a combined 8 hours of my time. So what does that equate to? I'm confident I made it at least past first. Second base, maybe? Did 14/48 and I get to second base last time? It sure didn't feel like I made it alllll the way home with 14/48...I'm pretty sure I would have known how that felt if it happened.
Aaand I'm out. Queen Anne, ho!!!
--Alex Garnett (A A G)
The excitement in the air...?
(Or is that just the impending heat stroke?)
21 minutes left in the workday before I leave my workspace prison downtown and make my way to the mecca that is the first weekend Artist's Meeting for the 14/48 SUMMER 2009 FESTIVAL at ON THE BOARDS WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
This year's fest is jam-packed with talent, and I am just tickled pink to be covering both weekends. What have you done to prepare for the fest? I spent my day ignoring work and facebook stalking all the people I didn't know on the artist roster (an embarrassing amount, truth be told).
Before I leave work, a bit of a personal question for anyone who will answer: Am I still a 14/48 virgin?
I volunteered for a bit last Winter, but I only had like two beers over two weekends and couldn't have spent a combined 8 hours of my time. So what does that equate to? I'm confident I made it at least past first. Second base, maybe? Did 14/48 and I get to second base last time? It sure didn't feel like I made it alllll the way home with 14/48...I'm pretty sure I would have known how that felt if it happened.
Aaand I'm out. Queen Anne, ho!!!
--Alex Garnett (A A G)
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
HALF TIME with Erin
I mean intermission. It's a great show! I watched the first act from the stairs, because this hizzy is PACKED. Leotards, records, cubicles and toilet paper. But so much more....
Really? You're not here? Oh, what? You're reading this blog?
Well let me tell you something: If you are reading this very well written blog, in your sweatpants in between wikipedia searches, you are missing out on something fabulous, my friend! So, you know what? You are not that smart. I know I don't know all of you, and it's presumptuous of me to judge (some of you i know, so my judgement is just) but you don't know where it's at! You're missing it! What could be more fun than being here and watching this show???
(If you are coming to the 10:30 then nevermind.)
2 mintes to places.
Really? You're not here? Oh, what? You're reading this blog?
Well let me tell you something: If you are reading this very well written blog, in your sweatpants in between wikipedia searches, you are missing out on something fabulous, my friend! So, you know what? You are not that smart. I know I don't know all of you, and it's presumptuous of me to judge (some of you i know, so my judgement is just) but you don't know where it's at! You're missing it! What could be more fun than being here and watching this show???
(If you are coming to the 10:30 then nevermind.)
2 mintes to places.
7:43pm
Alex is dressed in a, shall we say, snug leotard. James is screaming for his radio, it is in his pocket.
Jodie is dressed in his wonderful 1448 jacket. Peggy is continually saying the theme of yesterday's show "Why women gotta BE like that?". Actors are in varying stages of dress and make-up.
I learned to toss toilet paper correctly.
Harvey is being burped.
Whiskey is being poured into flasks. Mik is looking for her Shakespeare book.
Matthew Richter says, "Anyone seen a unicorn head?"
Jim Jewell is still working making the food happen.
Flasks are now being swapped.
Stacy Bush is wearing a dapper outfit.
10 minutes - was just called out.
10 minutes.
I will throw 2 rolls of tp, and I will assist Mik in getting into a pink pretty dress.
Jodi says, "You see me coming, but you didn't see THE NINJA coming."
Peggy says, "Why HARVEY gotta be like that."
Jodie is dressed in his wonderful 1448 jacket. Peggy is continually saying the theme of yesterday's show "Why women gotta BE like that?". Actors are in varying stages of dress and make-up.
I learned to toss toilet paper correctly.
Harvey is being burped.
Whiskey is being poured into flasks. Mik is looking for her Shakespeare book.
Matthew Richter says, "Anyone seen a unicorn head?"
Jim Jewell is still working making the food happen.
Flasks are now being swapped.
Stacy Bush is wearing a dapper outfit.
10 minutes - was just called out.
10 minutes.
I will throw 2 rolls of tp, and I will assist Mik in getting into a pink pretty dress.
Jodi says, "You see me coming, but you didn't see THE NINJA coming."
Peggy says, "Why HARVEY gotta be like that."
7pm Meeting
All artists are in the room. They all made it to the meeting.
Announcements: We need to learn the kermit the frog song. The band is coming in to teach. Buy shirts! We have them. James Frounfelter is wearing his 45th bandana. An appropriate black bandana for crewing backstage. Thank you to Liz for helping with kitchen stuff! Tonight is the last night in the January 2009 1448. Go out and blow their doors off. Every seat has a superman and a bridal gown. There are many props that have been borrowed, bring them to where I tell you at the end. On Monday nights theater artists can go to Bizzarro in Wallingford and get cheap things to eat and drink. Get out of costumes quick after 1030 so we can bring them back to where they need to go. Clean up after yourselves. After it all we will par-tay.
Be quiet backstage. Der.
Let's learn Rainbow Connection! Have a good show! Woooooo!
-----
As always: Like Shelley Reynolds used to say -
8pm show? OPENING NIGHT ENERGY!
10:30pm show? CLOSING NIGHT ENERGY!
If you start to feel tired? RAISE THE FUCKING STAKES!
Announcements: We need to learn the kermit the frog song. The band is coming in to teach. Buy shirts! We have them. James Frounfelter is wearing his 45th bandana. An appropriate black bandana for crewing backstage. Thank you to Liz for helping with kitchen stuff! Tonight is the last night in the January 2009 1448. Go out and blow their doors off. Every seat has a superman and a bridal gown. There are many props that have been borrowed, bring them to where I tell you at the end. On Monday nights theater artists can go to Bizzarro in Wallingford and get cheap things to eat and drink. Get out of costumes quick after 1030 so we can bring them back to where they need to go. Clean up after yourselves. After it all we will par-tay.
Be quiet backstage. Der.
Let's learn Rainbow Connection! Have a good show! Woooooo!
-----
As always: Like Shelley Reynolds used to say -
8pm show? OPENING NIGHT ENERGY!
10:30pm show? CLOSING NIGHT ENERGY!
If you start to feel tired? RAISE THE FUCKING STAKES!
Dinner.
thank you bizzaro. delicious. we have options of meaty. veggie. and veggie. yum.
overhearing matthew richter. sound super pleased about his play. his eyes are happy.
Amanda lee is strolling in a lovely bedtime style/utilitarian long-john number.
The babies are cute.
Shawn Belyea has make-up on, looking quite rosy.
Tampon owner found. I will keep discretion, but put your mind at ease knowing they have gotten back to their owner.
overhearing matthew richter. sound super pleased about his play. his eyes are happy.
Amanda lee is strolling in a lovely bedtime style/utilitarian long-john number.
The babies are cute.
Shawn Belyea has make-up on, looking quite rosy.
Tampon owner found. I will keep discretion, but put your mind at ease knowing they have gotten back to their owner.
more Tech.
cue to cue. lights, entrances, and exits. there are a lot of people to focus. pay attention and retain.
toliet paper to throw.
quick changes to happen.
cues to pick up.
and music to rock.
toliet paper to throw.
quick changes to happen.
cues to pick up.
and music to rock.
OH, ok.
So Peggy and Peter informed me that a play can have sound cues, just not from the booth. If the band is willing, then it is ok.
I am plugged in to the power strip at Base Camp and listening to the band play We Didn't Start The Fire. Anne Conte is folding programs for the night. And others. Mik Kuhlman is asking for a quick change helper. Annette has offered to step in. Go Annette!
I am plugged in to the power strip at Base Camp and listening to the band play We Didn't Start The Fire. Anne Conte is folding programs for the night. And others. Mik Kuhlman is asking for a quick change helper. Annette has offered to step in. Go Annette!
TECH
So now, since my picture show FINALLY UPLOADED, I am sitting down at tech in the theater. I almost don't want to be in here because I don't want to give anything away. So I'll be all secret-like.
There is a VERY long music cue, which I walked in during. It went on forever. It's supposed to, but it went on extra long because the band was waiting for lights to cut them off, and lights were waiting for the band to stop first. Ha. Now they've gotten it down and decide to move to the end of the play. I was just informed that they are in the middle of play 2 of 7. I was also informed that someone bought glue sticks instead of hot glue gun sticks. Oops.
Let's talk bout how James Frounfelter is on top of it. Pretty much always. Or he seems like it. Last summer when I acted for the festival, the leg buckled on the table I was sitting on with another actor. It happened right before the lights went up, so James threw himself underneath of it and held the thing in place so we wouldn't fall. He was hidden from the audience by the masking around it, and even we, on top of the broken table, had no idea he was under there.
Crazy good, right?
Ok, play 3 is in now. Nick Garrison is the director and is patiently trying to work all of his sound cues out. There's a bunch, both practical and not. The band is quietly discussing things while the actors sit on stage in a makeshift office thing. The pencil sharpener sound is hard to do, since it is done by Brendan from over in the band area. He's got a computer and a bunch of sound effects.
I didn't know we could do sound effects?
Other than that, just lights up lights down. I have my video camera with me but again, I don't want to give shit away. I am hoping to get some interviews done after this. I want to get some "personal stories."
I'm actually surprised at the canned music being used. There's not a lot of it, but it sticks out to me because i've never heard it at a 1448. Oh it's being done from onstage. He's got an ipod speaker thing. So he's doing it from there. Got it. Interesting.
My battery is going to die. Will charge and update soon.
There is a VERY long music cue, which I walked in during. It went on forever. It's supposed to, but it went on extra long because the band was waiting for lights to cut them off, and lights were waiting for the band to stop first. Ha. Now they've gotten it down and decide to move to the end of the play. I was just informed that they are in the middle of play 2 of 7. I was also informed that someone bought glue sticks instead of hot glue gun sticks. Oops.
Let's talk bout how James Frounfelter is on top of it. Pretty much always. Or he seems like it. Last summer when I acted for the festival, the leg buckled on the table I was sitting on with another actor. It happened right before the lights went up, so James threw himself underneath of it and held the thing in place so we wouldn't fall. He was hidden from the audience by the masking around it, and even we, on top of the broken table, had no idea he was under there.
Crazy good, right?
Ok, play 3 is in now. Nick Garrison is the director and is patiently trying to work all of his sound cues out. There's a bunch, both practical and not. The band is quietly discussing things while the actors sit on stage in a makeshift office thing. The pencil sharpener sound is hard to do, since it is done by Brendan from over in the band area. He's got a computer and a bunch of sound effects.
I didn't know we could do sound effects?
Other than that, just lights up lights down. I have my video camera with me but again, I don't want to give shit away. I am hoping to get some interviews done after this. I want to get some "personal stories."
I'm actually surprised at the canned music being used. There's not a lot of it, but it sticks out to me because i've never heard it at a 1448. Oh it's being done from onstage. He's got an ipod speaker thing. So he's doing it from there. Got it. Interesting.
My battery is going to die. Will charge and update soon.
Director's Meeting 3:00pm
Concerns:
3 live music moments in first play. With choreography.
Projection screen.
The dog dies at the end of mine.
Just kidding, there's no dog.
Lots of lights, up lights down.
We need staplers and pens and a pencil sharpener.
No intro music.
No set, really. No mirror ball. Anymore.
Make your play less funny because ours is really sad. And people will already be crying. I would prefer a practical pencil sharpener. We only need the one table. Can the chords from the laptop be taped? Who is using that acting cube? Where's the banner? Motivational posters? Well, it's not a big deal. The cigar is not being lit. We can't use the balcony? Or can we use the balcony. How many dresses on sticks are there? We need two crowns. They need to be under the bench. I don't know where you are in props, but I could love to have 2 paper back copies of Romeo and Juliet. And we need privacy for a quick change. She is going to be topless, Ok? Are you guys happy now? We need someone to do the Prom Announcement guy. We need a squawk. At the end of the show, we need to sing Rainbow Connection. Can we sing through it? At tech? Are you serious? Let's do it at the meeting. I need artists around to clap when the actor claps. Anything else? We have 10 minutes until we tech the first show. I'll let you know if we are running behind. And come to the 7:00 meeting! Goodbye!!
I need one wooden chair.
3 live music moments in first play. With choreography.
Projection screen.
The dog dies at the end of mine.
Just kidding, there's no dog.
Lots of lights, up lights down.
We need staplers and pens and a pencil sharpener.
No intro music.
No set, really. No mirror ball. Anymore.
Make your play less funny because ours is really sad. And people will already be crying. I would prefer a practical pencil sharpener. We only need the one table. Can the chords from the laptop be taped? Who is using that acting cube? Where's the banner? Motivational posters? Well, it's not a big deal. The cigar is not being lit. We can't use the balcony? Or can we use the balcony. How many dresses on sticks are there? We need two crowns. They need to be under the bench. I don't know where you are in props, but I could love to have 2 paper back copies of Romeo and Juliet. And we need privacy for a quick change. She is going to be topless, Ok? Are you guys happy now? We need someone to do the Prom Announcement guy. We need a squawk. At the end of the show, we need to sing Rainbow Connection. Can we sing through it? At tech? Are you serious? Let's do it at the meeting. I need artists around to clap when the actor claps. Anything else? We have 10 minutes until we tech the first show. I'll let you know if we are running behind. And come to the 7:00 meeting! Goodbye!!
I need one wooden chair.
A story from Matthew Richter
Back in 1997, when 1448 first started, I was directing a show. We did all the blocking, the rehearsing, the giving of direction. The 8 o'clock show rolls around and this actor did none of it. She did none of it! After it was over I went back stage to say "What Happened?" and she had the biggest grin on her face. She then told me "I didn't want to say anything to you before the 8pm show, but i've never been onstage before!"
Now it's time for the director's meeting.
Now it's time for the director's meeting.
ANYBODY LOSE ANY TAMPONS???
Because a cute little bag was found that's full of 'em!
Claim at Base Camp.
Claim at Base Camp.
it's that weird time
It's that weird time that comes after lunch, when there's about an hour until the director's meeting. Do we do a run? Do we work stuff? after the meeting it's tech. This might be the only time we have to actually work that one part.
I have wandered up to the 3rd floor, just outside the Buster rehearsal foyer, in hopes of getting a stronger internet connection so i can upload another slideshow. They have the doors shut, but I can hear loud voices saying the same lines of text over and over.
WORK it.
I just got a little bit of footage of the band trying to teach the melody of "A Whole New World" to those that didn't know it. I'll put it up as soon as the damn slide show is done.
***************************MIK KUHLMAN IS AWESOME************************************
It's called unexpected real good massage. Thanks Mik!
Also, *********************JIM JEWELL IS ALSO AWESOME**********************************
It's called a fantastic delicious grilled cheese sandwich. Thank you, Jim!
People are spread out all over. I hear Sheila Daniels talking with her actors just below me. I hear voices I don't recognize behind the doors to my left. On my way upstairs I saw Gillian Jorgensen and her delicious child hanging out while her actors were off memorizing.
I think Sheila just said "I want you to take the fish...while you're walking...and set it."
5 hours down, 6 to go. And the shows are sold out, I believe.
I have wandered up to the 3rd floor, just outside the Buster rehearsal foyer, in hopes of getting a stronger internet connection so i can upload another slideshow. They have the doors shut, but I can hear loud voices saying the same lines of text over and over.
WORK it.
I just got a little bit of footage of the band trying to teach the melody of "A Whole New World" to those that didn't know it. I'll put it up as soon as the damn slide show is done.
***************************MIK KUHLMAN IS AWESOME************************************
It's called unexpected real good massage. Thanks Mik!
Also, *********************JIM JEWELL IS ALSO AWESOME**********************************
It's called a fantastic delicious grilled cheese sandwich. Thank you, Jim!
People are spread out all over. I hear Sheila Daniels talking with her actors just below me. I hear voices I don't recognize behind the doors to my left. On my way upstairs I saw Gillian Jorgensen and her delicious child hanging out while her actors were off memorizing.
I think Sheila just said "I want you to take the fish...while you're walking...and set it."
5 hours down, 6 to go. And the shows are sold out, I believe.
LUNCH!
Well. First of all it looks A-mazing, lunch that is...
There is a grill which leads my co-blogger Erin to believe grilled cheese! Exciting.
"I thought I'd get it in the eye," says James.
"Out of the big one," says Peter.
"If I had a nickle," says Peggy.
MIK KUHLMAN is amazing. She just gave Erin and I some fabulous. Fabulous. Massages, dreamy.
Tracy and Darragh - are talking about a dress.
"You are wearing it?!"
"Yeah," says Darragh.
"Good, I brought it hoping someone would wear it. I am so happy you are wearing it."
There is a grill which leads my co-blogger Erin to believe grilled cheese! Exciting.
"I thought I'd get it in the eye," says James.
"Out of the big one," says Peter.
"If I had a nickle," says Peggy.
MIK KUHLMAN is amazing. She just gave Erin and I some fabulous. Fabulous. Massages, dreamy.
Tracy and Darragh - are talking about a dress.
"You are wearing it?!"
"Yeah," says Darragh.
"Good, I brought it hoping someone would wear it. I am so happy you are wearing it."
14/48 Low Down for Saturday
The Plays
Play 1: "More" by Drew Katzman
Director: David Bennett
1 Male 3 Female
with Alex Samuels
Marcy Rodenborn
Christina Mastin
Stacey Bush
Play 2: "Todd Schuster, Hero" by Keri Healey
Director: Matthew Richter
1 Male, 2 Female
with Ben Gonio
Marty Mukhalian
Jill Snyder
Play 3: "A Flame In Your Heart" by Patrick Scott
Director: Nick Garrison
1 Male, 1 Female
with Rob Jones
Shannon Kipp
Play 4: "Worldwide Stuff, Incorporated" by Joy McCullough-Carranza
Director: "Andy Jensen
4 Male, 0 Female
with Stephen Hando
Chris Bell
John Paulsen
Nik Perleros
Play 5: "A Whole New World" by Darian Lindle
Director: Sheila Daniels
1 Male, 3 Female
with Tracy Hyland
Karen Jo Fairbrook
Mik Kuhlman
Brandon Ryan
Play 6: "Sudden Inexpressible" by Scotto Moore
Director: "Basil Harris & Gillian Jorgensen
1 Male and 2 Female
with Michael "Bama" Katt
Betsy Schwartz
Amanda Lee Williams
Play 7: "Of Queens and Frogs" by Scot Augustson
Director: Mark Fullerton
3 Male, 2 Female
with Darragh Kennan
Jose Amador
David Lewis
Shanna Allman
Leticia Jaramillo
Play 1: "More" by Drew Katzman
Director: David Bennett
1 Male 3 Female
with Alex Samuels
Marcy Rodenborn
Christina Mastin
Stacey Bush
Play 2: "Todd Schuster, Hero" by Keri Healey
Director: Matthew Richter
1 Male, 2 Female
with Ben Gonio
Marty Mukhalian
Jill Snyder
Play 3: "A Flame In Your Heart" by Patrick Scott
Director: Nick Garrison
1 Male, 1 Female
with Rob Jones
Shannon Kipp
Play 4: "Worldwide Stuff, Incorporated" by Joy McCullough-Carranza
Director: "Andy Jensen
4 Male, 0 Female
with Stephen Hando
Chris Bell
John Paulsen
Nik Perleros
Play 5: "A Whole New World" by Darian Lindle
Director: Sheila Daniels
1 Male, 3 Female
with Tracy Hyland
Karen Jo Fairbrook
Mik Kuhlman
Brandon Ryan
Play 6: "Sudden Inexpressible" by Scotto Moore
Director: "Basil Harris & Gillian Jorgensen
1 Male and 2 Female
with Michael "Bama" Katt
Betsy Schwartz
Amanda Lee Williams
Play 7: "Of Queens and Frogs" by Scot Augustson
Director: Mark Fullerton
3 Male, 2 Female
with Darragh Kennan
Jose Amador
David Lewis
Shanna Allman
Leticia Jaramillo
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