Sunday, we experienced "Technical Difficulties."Long story-short, our lightboard suddenly stopped taking to the robot lights. Our 3:00 matinee ended up starting at 4.
Yeah.
It was kind of a drag. But get this: we only lost fifteen people. That means about 200 people waited out our technical difficulties to see TREASURE ISLAND.
What a great audience!
If YOU were one of the brave few who waited for us, we'd love to hear from you.
posted by CW | 01:45
4 Comments:
Your speech about the delay was probably what made so many people stay -- you made a pretty dire situation funny, but you were also honest.
Major props to whoever actually spotted that disconnected cable. I'd checked the connections at the ends, but not at the middle... the Productions Unlimited folks ran those, and I wasn't watching, so I didn't realize we had a possible point of failure under those seats.
I guess this illustrates the problem with renting things: you don't know the equipment as well, you're afraid to put a clove-hitch in it (so it won't pull out), and you don't want to get it too sticky with loads of gaff tape.
At least we got it fixed. Thanks to everyone who showed up at the booth to help fix it; and everyone who waited, audience and cast alike!
I second phillip's comment!
I also liked how those guys came up who had jedi powers.
I was one of the brave! There was no way I was going to leave. I've been looking forward to it way too long for that. In fact, only one of the group that I assembled from Furman (though we were few) had to leave and was very disappointed that she had to do so. I, for one, was very impressed by the fact that you all still had great energy despite it being a matinee AND having the unfortunate hour delay circumstances. I felt so bad for you all having to deal with that, but the show went on! And I'm glad because I enjoyed it. Especially the second act. I could tell that you all had really gotten into it by then. The lights were awesome (once they'd listen...), the music was great (gold digger during intermission=best idea ever), the blocking kept me on the edge of my seat, the costumes/makeup/hair/scenery were spot on. I could tell that a lot of work had gone into this production and that it is something you all are proud of (and with good reason). Keep up the effort and the Mann Show will be a force to be reckoned with.
I agree with Phillip.
There's an additional inherent risk using rented equipment since the crew is not as familiar with it, and it's nearly impossible for them to know and maintain every component. That said, the risk is worth the outcome. And if Sunday night is the only glitch, then not such a bad average.
I also agree that it was Coach White's honest, professional, yet humorous explanation - of what had to be a highly stressful situation - that resulted in the majority of the audience remaining.
As for the show itself - what an accomplishment and experience! The level of quality in all areas of the production has undoubtedly raised-the-bar of typcial expectations of high school plays.
I now understand why the word-on-the-street is spreading about the Mann Show.
Congratulations again, and enjoy the rest of the run
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