31st January 2009 (Week 7)

For the week:



Wednesday: Misifits dance rehearsal- "For the Streets Alone"

Thursday: Prep Squad Drama Rehearsal

Friday: CinderElla Part 1 Contemporary dance rehearsals





Saturday:



9am- 11am: Contemp Dance Practice

11am-1pm: - Misfits scene rehearsals
- Prep Squad scene rehearsals
- Eric and Ella scene rehearsals
- Pixie and JET scene rehearsals



1pm- 3pm: "For the Streets Alone"
- "Like you"

3pm- 4pm: - Break
- Crew meeting

4pm- 6pm: Act 1, Act 2, Act 3 and Act 4


6pm- 6.30pm: Break

6.30pm- 8.30pm: Press Release Hip Hop Routine

Saturday Rehearsals- 24 January 2009 (WEEK 8)

Here's the timetable:

9am-10am: Contemp practice
10am- 10.30am: Revelation of Act 1 Scene 3, Act 2 Scene 6, Act 4 Scene 6 and 7
10.30am- 12pm: Breakdown scene rehearsals
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Misfits will be located at the open carpark (Under the care of Nathan)
Prep Squad will be located at the rooftop garden (Under the care of Serena)

As for Shanty and Martin, here is your timetable for 10.30am to 12pm
- 10.30am - 11.30am: You will work with Saras
- 11.30am- 12pm: Shanty you will report to the fairygodparents and Martin you will report to the prep squad

As for Deepa and Yoga, here is your timetable for 10.30am to 12pm
- 1o.30am- 11.30am: You will work with Thana
- 11.30am- 12pm: You will stay with Thana and Shanty will join you
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12pm- 1pm: Act 1,2,3,4 (excluding the additional scenes distributed on that day)

1pm- 3pm: Dance Practice (Misfits- in the theaterette)
(Prep Squad- in the dance studio)

3pm- 3.30pm: Break (At this point, all the chinese who need to leave first, please do so...if not
it would be most welcomed if you stayed on till 7pm)

3.30pm- 5pm: Line Memory and Blocking for the new scenes

5pm- 7pm: Dance Practice (Dance choreographers, please ask Andrew or Prasad if you would like to have this slot...please do so latest by Saturday and the slot will be allocated to you accordingly. Thank you)

END OF DAY

(Crew, please take note, we will be having a meeting on this day. The timing will be released as soon as we confirm who can make it. So it is best that you gather whatever you have done so far to present to the rest of the committees. If you have no records of work, I advise you that it is time to do so as it will represent what your committee has been working on for the past few months.)

Saras

CinderElla revamped (WEEK 8)

OKay guys this is week 8 and we will countdown from every monday till week 0 which is when the musical takes place.

Here is the timetable for the week:
Monday- Press Release (Hip Hop routine) 7pm- 10pm (I/C: Prasad)
Tuesday- Prep Squad ('like you' dance routine) 7pm- 10pm (I/C: Nicole)
Wednesday- Misfits ('where the streets at' dance routine) 7pm to 10pm (I/C: Prasad)
- Prep Squad (acting rehearsals) 7pm t 10pm (I/C: Saras)
Thursday- NIL
Friday- Press Release ( Contemp routine) 7pm- 10pm (I/C: Collin)
- Misfits (acting rehearsals) 7pm- 10pm (I/C: Nathan)

So basically that's the week that the Arteen Furteens has install for them...

Here is what the crew has install for them during the week:

Monday- Wardrobe department meeting with advisor- Mdm Kalyani
- Meeting to confirm sistics
- Printing of banners)
Tuesday- NIL
Wednesday- Confirmation of 2 pages in press release booklet
Thursday- Marketing department ( Zou Cards)
Friday-Set department meeting


So as you guys can see, we have a long and fruitful week ahead of us...please do manage your time well now that you know what is in stall...furthermore, please do focus on your studies as well...
Remember, the musical is only an achievement to you if the other components in your life are running smoothly as well.

With love,
Saras

Misfitz.

i want you all to know that throughout the entire time frame that i've known you guys, from the very minute i knew i was part of the misfitz till this very day, though i have yelled, screamed and shouted at u guys, i have never given up on us. never had, and never will.

yesterday, you all proved something.
and my heart sang when i felt it, cause i knew that this day will come.
AFTER ALL that we've been through.

misfitz.always remember, that what makes us unique is the very fact that we dare to be different and we are who we are. never ever doubt yourself for one split second. never.
and never place limitations on yourself. this goes out to everyone too.

yesterday, we did good. but its not the best.
i am not saying this to bring us down, but just remember that we are MORE than what we've become.
there are no limits to how well we can do it.
no restrictions. nothing.
so let's do it.
this one goes out to everyone as well.

today i say with my fullest heart,
Big Mama is so freakin proud of her misfitz.
and she really loves each and everyone of u,very much.

Nathan.

if you had not walked out that day with us when we were sent out to rehearse our lines because we were absolutely terrible on stage, we would not be where we are today.
we did the scenes for 20 minutes outside with you.
when we went back in, it was the best scene ever.
what started that day, hasn't stopped till today.
where would we be without you nathan, i don't know.

if we are on fire today, that's because you are our spark.
you are not just nathan, someone who is incharge of our scene rehearsals.
you are part of us.
you are one of us.
you ARE a misfit.

we love you very much too nathan.

To my musical.

we have all sacrificed a lot for this musical in our own ways.
we're almost there guys.
show time's 7 weeks away.

let's get aggressive.and prove our worth people.

Big Mama

Going Uphill.. .

Ok guys,

Today's rehearsals were awesome.

I was deeply impressed by the level of professionalism that the cast brought today. I am deeply proud of you guys for your dedication and commitment.

My misfits. All of you guys were on fire today. After all the hard work we've put in you guys have finally seen for yourselves how talented you are. I am really proud of you guys. Please don't get all mushy on me with the whole "we couldn't have done it without you" crap guys. Today was 100% you! I've written a personal note for you guys on my own blog. Read it

The Prep Squad, i have to be honest, doesn't have the level of energy and life the Misfits have. Two reasons. Firstly, the MISFITS ARE CRAZY. Freakin insane. They are naturally loud and energetic. The Prep Squad is supposed to be more cultured and controlled. You guys have to have a certain air of pride and arrogance. However that DOES NOT mean that you guys are any less talented. Remember, YOU guys RULE the school. You have to make the audience understand that you guys are the best at what you do!

Secondly, you guys lack a level of chemistry amongst yourselves. Please try to gel together. I know its easier said then done, but you guys have to put in that extra effort. You guys are and will always be friends, not just acting partners.

I know we've split the Misfits and Prep Squads for separate focus rehearsal sessions. That, however, does not mean that you stick within your own groups. Please interact with one another and learn from each other. Feel free to ask any one of the CREW members for anything you may need. Misfits please approach Thana, Serena or Saras for opinions and advice anytime. Likewise for the Prep Squad, please approach Naathan if you ever need anything at all. I'll be delighted to lend a helping hand. This goes for you guys too, Fairy god parents!

Guys, we only have around 7 to 8 weeks before the big show. Motivate each other. All of you guys are doing insanely well. We have a press release around the corner. Help Prasad out by working with him on your dances. The dude's sacrificing much and he's working at 300% and its only fair you put in as much as well. I know its not easy, but if there's anyone who can do it, its you guys!


Good or bad, we're all in this together.
Work hard and we'll play harder.


Lots of love and RESPECT guys,
~Naathan.

Some Feedback from an insignificant person...

Okay...about today's rehearsal...

Astounding!

As in reli... You guys were on fire yesterday...

I've never seen 3 Acts perfromed so well in a row...and that is without any prompting ( okay fine there was a bit for my part...but that was unexpected...)

First the Misfits Review

I have to reli say the Misifts stunned everyone yesterday...You guys had awesome stage presence and energy...With the exception of some blocking problems, you guys were awesome.

You guys brought alot of action to the satge. You were doing other things that gave life to ur characters. But one thing i have to point out is tt we still can catch ur whispering amongst each other on stage, so u have to keep silent. Dont make unnecessary noises. Just remeber...watermelon.

But you guys still need to work on ur blocking and voice projection...We'll see how well you project your voices when we view the cds again.


Also, dont always form a semi circle or stand in a line...It looks unnatural, like you guys are acting instead of living ur characters.

Remember we edited the start of one scene where ur characters were practising? That was nice...It was very natural. Do something like that for most scenes and it will make the musical more believable.


Find a partner and feed off their energy. An example would be Isaac and Praveen, or Isabelle and Suadz...They have fun being around each other and so they bring that to the stage. Dont be afraid to take the good points in ur real life and apply them to ur characters...its YOUR character.

Another point, dont block each other. Sometimes u guys block the people standing behind you. You'll have to work on tis as you go on, but keep up this attitude and energy and you will be great!

The problem now is that we know what good actors u guys reli are...so u cant slack in rehearsals anymore... :D

But keep it up.


Review on Prep Squad

Prep squad i have to say that you guys didnt have as much energy as the Misfits but that's cos you guys have not bonded so close YET! But as time wears on, you'll start to bond, and when that happens, you'll fine urself having fun acting with each other.

Another reason why u guys didnt perform to the standards we know you're capable of was that u weren't so sure of ur lines...and some of u forgot some lines. That affected ur confidence. So take some time off every now and then and just recall ur lines.

If you're confident of ur lines, everything else will follow smoothly. Understand what happens in every scene and you will even start coming up with ur own lines that may be funnier or nastier...which is even better.

Another thing i noticed is that blocking needs some work as most of you guys are new...but you have to work that out with the acting coaches. A couple of weeks and we'll definitely see some improvement from you guys.


My Verdict

We still need work with some of our parts.

Mainly:

1. Blocking
2. Line Memory
3. Energy Levels on Stage

But I have to say that overall, yesterday was truly inspiring. It was relly great to see that we are progressing very well. Once I have the videos converted, we shall review them together.

And just so you guys know... I changed my vote in the polls from 'not satisfactory to 'WE ARE POWER'...

REHEARSALS THIS SATURDAY

Take note that rehearsals this coming Saturday, 17 January 2009, will be from 10am to 10pm.



10am- 11.30am: Private meeting between actors

- Misfits meet up with Nathan

- Prep Squad meet up with Thana

(CODE BLACK)

*(Shanty and Martin here is your schedule for the one and a half hours....)

10am to 10.30am: With the Misfits, 10.30am- 11am: With the Prep Squad, 11am to 11.30am: With Saras for private scenes)

*( Deepa and Yoga here is your schedule for the one and a half hours....

10am to 10.30am: With Saras, 10.30am to 11am: With the Misfits, 11am to 11.30am: With prep squad)



11.30am- 1pm: Act 1, Act 2, Act 3 (FULL SCENE REHEARSAL)

- Will be recorded with proper equipment

(CODE RED)



1pm- 2pm: Lunch Break for all Mifsits



1pm- 3pm: Misfits Dance Practice (Report to Prasad @ Dance Studio)



3pm- 4pm: Lunch Break for Misfits ONLY



2pm- 4pm: - Prep Squad Dance Practice (Report to Nicole @ Theaterette)

- Fairy Godparents Dance Practice (Report to Saras)



4pm- 4.30pm: - Reveal of Act 4 Scene 6 and Scene 7



4.30pm- 6.30pm: - Misfits Dance Practice @ theaterette

- Prep Squad Dance Practice @ music room



6.30pm- 7.30pm: Dinner



7.30pm- 9.30pm: - Contemp dance practice

(CODE BLACK)- ESSENTIAL TRAINING (if late, don't bother attending until 11.30am)

(CODE RED)- EXPECTED TO ATTEND WITHOUT ANY EXCUSES

Why are you in this Musical?

Why ARE you in this musical???

What are YOU doing here???

What do YOU wish to accomplish???


Just take this moment to ask yourself that question...

Did all sorts of answers come to ur head?

Are any of those reasons ones that push you to come for every meeting, practice every dance step, rehearse every line???

If so then congrats...you're one in a few...


And I think these is why the progress of the musical is really slow...Most of us dont have a good enough reason to be here...some of us dont know what we want out of this musical. Some of us are here cos we were told to be here...that is the most depressing answer guys...

WE are less than a hundred days away from SHOWTIME...Let emphasise the word...SHOWTIME!!!



Do you really think we have anything to show? Do you really think that people out there would want to see us...I wouldnt want to see us...

Press release is in a month...and it is a 4 minute song....4 minute song!

A four minute song takes no longer than 3 days to remember and another day to practise...6 days tops! 6 hours each day. I know I havent been here for a month...

but it seems like i havent missed much...

I'm not gonna apologize cos now's not the time for pleasantries...

I know it hurts...i hope it does cos maybe pouring acid on our hearts might make us get up and push harder than we are pushing now...

I can and will say this...If ur not serious abt the musical, then you shouldnt even be in it in the first place...But now that you're in it...pls dont f*** it up for the rest of us who have hopes and dreams for this musical and have invested half their life and grades and what not into the musical...

We cannot depend on someone else to motivate us and discipline us anymore...We have to start pouring gas into our own tanks now and not trust someone else to do it...

And i have to apologize to Saras...I am sorry i've been gone one month...And Im sorry you feel that we took the fun outta this musical for you. And its not just to you im apologizing...everyone else who's put in their sweat and blood for this to become a reality...

Depressing is the word for it...

Our musical is abt a girl who goes from depression to happiness...ironic that we are goin from happiness to depression.



Haix


We need to have a vision guys...we need to have a vision of where this musical is taking us...taking YOU!!!

Everyone one of us shld have a vision of what this musical is going to do to our lives...the friends we make...the family we became...The doors that we opened to opportunites...To brighter careers...

Am I wrong in saying this : whether you planned it or not...this musical has impacted every one of us positively...Isnt it time we did this musical some justice??

WE ARE SO CLOSE TO REALIZING OUR DREAMS...LETS NOT JEOPARDIZE IT NOW...

From outside that dance studio, or theatrette, we're just kids fooling around...

But from inside that room...we all have the power and potential to change the world...

WE have something that not many youths have...the chance to make our dreams a reality...


I know I have made some very crude remarks that some of you might find...unnecessary.


Call it what you want, Im not taking it back. I hope before this Sat, you all read it.

I've tried to be politically correct and kind and motivating in my previous posts...


Now im purposely being evil, vile and politcally f***ed up...I hope I angered most of you...I hope I pissed off most of you...Cos take that and times 3 and you know how much everyone else in the musical is feeling that you missed that one small little dance practise or that one small rehearsal...

This post wasn't meant to point out anyone...but if you feel guilty...then i've done what i set out to do...

When I started out, the time was 11 pm...now its 1 am...

Another 2 hours closer to showtime....Get my point...?


JET