Monday, September 22, 2014

S+S Musical Tech Rehearsal

Just came back from our tech rehearsal in Pentas 2.  Had a few issues with sound and lights but nothing serious. At least the actors can be seen:)

mic check


Musicians pit

Johnny a little bit off centre

Walking to the centre

Totally love the corridor lights

The blue wash turns out nicely

Side lights help to lit up the ensemble's faces

The beautiful corridor lights again.

Well, not a perfect tech run but it's ok.  This is only the first time the actors are feeling the stage and the technical crew are running the cues with us. Tomorrow's full dress rehearsal should be good:)


Monday, September 15, 2014

1 week to Short+Sweet Musical

Last night I had my rehearsal and it was our best rehearsal yet. I am delighted that our ensemble who only started rehearsing with us on 2 Sept are coping very well. But I am even prouder of my 2 leads Boon Kit & Vivian for the hard work they have put into this.

The more we practice, the more I realised how emotional this musical is. I am thankful that wifey is around to support me in this and I couldn't have asked for a better partner to do this project with me. Together we have managed to assemble a very talented group of musicians who are contributing a lot to the musical arrangement. If I could, I would include their names as co-musical directors.

So are we ready for next week? Based on what I saw last night, I believe we are ready to put on a good show. I am not too concern about the singing as I believe in telling a truthful story. I want my actors to go through the emotions as they perform so that the audience will go on the journey with them. We still have 4 more rehearsals before full dress and we'll be doing full runs after full runs.

Below are the pictures I took last night. I must also thank my boss Louis for allowing me to use the gym studio for our rehearsals. It wouldn't be possible to rehearse at our home with the band and the actors together. And to rent a space for rehearsals is just too costly for us.











Besides this, 300 Million: The Reconceptualization of a Conception are also moving ahead with their rehearsals. We are on involved in the rehearsal process but I believe that we will have a pleasant surprise next week when we watch it for the first time at the full dress rehearsal.  

Anyone reading this, please come support us next week.

Please click on the links below for both musical's event page.