Production Thoughts

[ceebeegee]

This weekend I was adding a bunch of new notes to my production log. I've been keeping a log ever since we started rehearsals--I've been writing down things like how many Equity actors are at each rehearsal (so I can reimburse them properly), how much rehearsal space has cost (I've been keeping diligent receipts as well), etc. This weekend, since we actually started performances, I added some new notes, like what exactly we did to prepare the space (how many balloons), what I should write on the postcards/publicity notices (need to tell people "bring a chair/blanket/picnic basket"), how many people were at each performance, unusual challenges/interesting things (like the music, the Weedwhacker), what to bring for the actors. I also wrote down "get easel sign with Midsummer notice to set by entrance"--I'd originally meant that for the next show, but thinking about Duncan's recent posting, I could do it this week. (Although I will say re: Susan--I'm not sure how much clearer our map could be! The one discrepancy is the name of the cafe--the online map says Mineral Springs but the actual cafe's signs say Sheep's Meadow Cafe. Le sigh.) But he's right about walk-ins--anyone walking by might well be interested in seeing some free Shakespeare. This is the problem with producing--I enjoy the challenges but inevitably I will miss something like this.

So can anyone suggest where I could get an easel (not too big--maybe waist high or so)? I have NO idea--maybe an art supply store?

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Re: easel come, easel go

[ceebeegee.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, I don't think I can attach anything to the fence--I believe the permit disallows that. Whatever we have must be free-standing (so the balloons we used for As You Like It were technically a violation of the permit).

Where would I get a big posterboard like that? How would I make it? *waves hands helplessly in air* Would you be interested in coming over tomorrow and helping me with it or are you too busy this week?

Re: easel come, easel go

[kellygirlnyc.livejournal.com]

Lee's Art Supply is at 220 W. 57th St. btwn 7th Ave and Broadway. Here's the link to their store: http://www.leesartshop.com/

Here's their page on paper and easels. Maybe call for prices before you go: http://www.leesartshop.com/fineartsupplies.htm#paper

In fact (though it would catch the wind like a sail unless you anchored it to the easel with tape or something), instead of poster board, you might want to use foam core.


Duncan's right, the easier the better for you too. Best thing would be to get the board, print on a computer a page the show info, attach it edged with, like 4 postcards some with the postcard front and some with the back and rubber cement it to the poster board/foam core. It will take you 5 minutes. Then, if you use rubber cement or spray adhesive, you can peel the paper off the foam core/poster board and re-use it at the next show.

Whee! That's why they call me Krafty Kelly! Well, no one really calls me that, but you should have seen my high school and college art projects. Woot.