This past week has been very busy. On Tuesday 10th we ran Act I and then on Thursday 12th we ran Act II. Both rehearsals went really well and I think everyone felt that the energy was really high and the realisation that that the show was really coming together[…]
Ellie Cooper
Tues 20th & Thur 22nd Oct
Tuesday’s rehearsal involved going over some of the scenes with the chorus in so we started with the opening scene and also worked on the classroom scene. I (Ellie) was standing in for Kevin for the school scene and realised how tough on the bones this acting thing can be[…]
A Merry evening
Thursday night’s rehearsal was focused on working with the merry men (and woman!) through some of their scenes along with Marion and Dame Daisy. Some great character development was seen and I think everyone is starting to really feel the show coming together.
Tuesday 6th & Thursday 8th October
The focus of Tuesday’s session was blocking the “battle” at the end of Act II. Steevie took the principals while Louisa worked on dancing with the chorus. The group then met up and ran the scene again adding in the chorus. John seems to definately get the worst of being[…]
Thursday 24th Sept
Thursday’s rehearsal had the principals doing scenes from Act II and the chorus working hard on the dancing front. On the acting front we worked through a large chunk of Act II so I think everyone was really pleased with the progress. Bring on next week!
Tuesday 15th & Thursday 17th Sept
Well this week involved lots of dancing for everyone and some blocking for the principals. On Tuesday Louisa did placement for the opening of the show – It’s a Hard Knock Life. It’s amazing how long it takes to do placement for what ends up being 2 minutes on stage!! […]
Tuesday 8th & Thursday 10th Sept
Well another week of rehearsals have passed already! Tuesday was a great singing session under the expert hands of Sharon. We had to put our words down and try and do the songs without the “security blanket” of having the words in our hands – we all did really well[…]
Thursday 3rd Sept
Well the blocking of the show has begun! At last night’s rehearsal Steevie starting blocking the start of the show. Steevie took the principals away for half the session and started blocking the opening scene whilst Louisa put the chorus through their paces on the dancing front. The group then[…]
CASTING AND FILM OPPORTUNITY 21st July 2009
On Tuesday 21st Of July the director (David Stoddart) and producer (Justine Watson) of a short film “Solstice†will be coming to rehearsals at the guide hall. Justine Says “I am producing a short film directed by David Stoddart (David’s parents own the motorcycle shop in Oban) and we have[…]
Happy Birthday Raymond
Not that he wants anyone to know! Spotlight Musical Theatre Group wished happy 80th Birthday to Raymond (A few days early!) at a suprise “Tea Party” disguised as a Fund Raising Meeting. Entertainment for this event was provided by The Megan Rose Players – Raymond above can be seen dancing[…]
