Putting things together-

Last night was the first night to run Act I.  We also had the orchestra for the first time.  They sounded great.  Of course it was a little rough.  We found our weak spots and had to deal with the new conditions.  S.till have way too many actors not here.  Every time someone is out, the whole team suffers.  I just wish everyone would take these last three weeks as seriously as we need to.

Last Saturday we finished building all the flats, and we even got most primed.  We still need to brace and paint them, but we've got the flats we need for the main scenes.  We've gotten the batons re-rigged with all new ropes, and the new scrim is up.  We also have the flying rigging 75% up. The bed for the Bucket Grandparents is also constructed.  The Wonkavator needs to be completely redone as the one we have won't work--too large.  Lot's still to do, but the director is injured (back problems) and can't get it all done in time.

I am concerned about the boy playing Charlie.  He's got the talent but I'm not seeing it right now.  Maybe he's too young or is feeling too much pressure.  We'll see.

Here are some pictures of some of the cast working on flats.