Maria was testing the audio for in-person and live-streaming audiences, the live-streaming cameras, Zoom settings, and her own boosting of her own batteries;
Leslie was testing and setting up the mics for the in-person actors, the cues in QLab in her laptop, and her own cues with her fellow tech wizards;
Laura Howe was taking pre-show photos of the in-person actors while they were preparing for the show, and checking in about management of the Zoom meeting room as seen on her laptop;
Darlene was online checking in with all of the online actors in Zoom making sure that their lighting was set up properly, that they were prepared for their lines, and that they were ready to be engaged during the show;
Sher was busy online finishing final finishing touches to her beautiful sound studio and practicing her original soundscapes for the show;
Rich was online connecting with each actor on Zoom, role modeling being responsive, vibrant, and ready to rock out to his songs during the show;
Rachel was helping each online actor become embodied and prepared to express themselves fully with their bodies with their own physicality throughout the show;
Laura was going over new blocking with some of the in-person actors, making sure that each actor was greeted and understood what was needed from them in preparation with the show;
Lori was earlier in the day driving to a few online actors’ houses and helping them with their hair styling, later she was helping each in-person actor get costumed and looking fabulous for the show;
All of the actors (online and in-person) were bursting with anticipation as they arrived for cast call, they focused on their costumes, studied their lines, and interacted with one another with happy and expectant energy;
All of the Support Professionals both online and in-person were helping their actor stay focused and energized for their performance;
Board Members and Volunteers were helping with parking cars, box office, front of house, selling Theatre Adventure T-shirts, and online being prepared to facilitate active messaging in Chat Box during the show.
Family Members were purchasing tickets, helping with transportation to and from the show, taking photographs for us during the show, offering encouragement nearby for the online actors and cheering and applauding for the actors.
ALL AGREE IT WAS A MANY THUMBS UP PERFORMANCE that was only possible with everyone’s support, love, and expertise! What an absolutely beautiful circle of care and empowerment. THANK YOU!