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?

Comments

[wonderpanther.livejournal.com]

Staples has a whole bunch, some as cheap as $15. I bought them there for Moot Court. The Staples in Union Square definitely has a whole bunch.