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Not this April 1, either.
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EASTER SUNDAY, 2021
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THAT ONE SHADOW IS GETTING DARKER AND READY TO REVEAL ITSELF:
Though I have not fully absorbed a lot of the info in the Udemy
on-line course, "Music Production in Logic Pro X," with
Tomas George, I have, nevertheless,
began the new mix
for "Just One Shadow." I'm taking my time, though it's not going
too terribly slowly. I started last night and I'd say I'm approaching maybe
around half-way through the remix. The goal is to have it mixed and
mastered by
this coming weekend.
All the work, of course, is and will be in Logic Pro X.
I am already finding it far more musically friendly than
Final Cut Pro X, which is
as it should be, since FCPX isn't specifically for mixing and mastering
audio music files, despite that it has many attributes that lend themselves
to such.
This evening will mark the second round of mixing, though maybe not the
last. I have a lot of other creative irons in the fire and an almost
intimdating to-do list, but I am taking my time with this mix, yet
sticking with it with that intent to finish it, along with the mastering,
before Saturday.
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The only further preproduction
for the "Just One Shadow" music video has been adding more photos
to the library of options for the montages. Some are new ones provided by
those responding to my calls, plus some more that I've again curated from
the Creative Commons website.
In terms of other preproduction, I have given a lot of mental thought to
what I want to do. I'd say I have even created some
storyboards in my head, if
not on paper. I also have a decent idea of the image flow for the DV movie
which is why I went back to Creative Commons, to look for specific sorts
of images for specific spots in the song. If possible, I'll shoot some live
footage this weekend. There are a couple different concepts that can be shot
easily after the song is mastered. So, if the mastering is done by the
weekend, which seems pretty likely, then I can shoot some of the live action
footage Saturday.
ISO 2FS, MID-50S, RACE/ETHNICITY OPEN:
Auditions for The Roommate
are just a week away. Once again, for those in the back, we're looking for
two women who can play mid-fifties, and race and ethnicity is open. Might I
add that these are two really good, strong female roles for middle-aged
women -- an often overlooked demographic, even on stage. Also, I hope
greatly that we do not have to cast this as an all-white cast. It all
depends on who shows up and what their auditions are like. Until after April
13 passes, there are details for the audition just below.
In general preproduction for
the show, I met this past week with our Covid Protocol Officer, Heather
Atkinson, and our
Production Stage Manager/First AD,
Deirdre Root, to discuss the overall plan for out Covid safety protocols for
auditions and all in-person work during production. I also met with Set
Designer Jeff Sams to discuss what the show needs.
In specific DV movie preproduction
I shot a little bit of test footage in the theatre space, specifically to
see if I can have some sound cues played at low levels that I can then
superimpose the same cues over at a higher volume in the movie editing
process. I also shot the video at 60 frames per second (fps)
to see if I can shoot at this higher quality then convert it down to 30
fps for the final cut, without
getting something hinky. As yet I haven't loaded the clips into
Final Cut Pro X to finish
the testing, but that will happen soon.
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Setting the DV camcorder to 60 fps.
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Playing the sound cue at a low level in the theatre
space through Show Cue Systems.
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TEXT YADDA YADDAStriking the tripod.
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Meanwhile, the renovations at
The Guild
are moving along. We're ticking a lot of things off our To-Do list. We have
received shipment of our new box office counter, which will be up and
running and sitting there all pretty when the audience members are back at
the end of the summer.
ONCE MORE FROM THE HOME OFFICE:
Finally, after a week of frigid temperatures, it was a nice day today to
do my work-at-home on the outside patio. As I stated before in another
blog post, this remote working set-up is winding to its ending. By
mid-summer, if not earlier, I, as well as my co-workers, will be back in
the office, five days a week. I can't say that I am 100% enthused about
that development. This remote-working set-up was one of the few things about
this year of covid-pandemic happenstance that I could give an exuberant
thumbs up to. Well, as George Harrison
once sang: "All things must pass."
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Not sure if there are any new angles left from which to
shoot these "working on my patio" pics.
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EASTER SUNDAY AT THE GLEN:
Most things point to there being a light at the end of this covid tunnel.
But, we are still in the tunnel, so I have missed my second Easter dinner
in a row with my family. Instead, I spent some time Easter Sunday at the
Glen Helen Nature Preserve in
Yellow Springs, Ohio, not
too terribly far from my home. I'm still not making that multiple hikes in
a week goal that I need to accomplish. But, I get my second vaccination
shot tomorrow, (some referring to them as the "Fauci Ouchie"),
so I may, in a few weeks, start going back into the gym, which, though I
have had the opportunity to do for a few months now, I have not trusted as
a safe, smart move. I still want to hit the forests as much as I can, but
some work on the elliptical machine, as well as getting back to some weight
lifting and other resistance training will be welcome as soon as I feel
safe about it.
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At the actual "Yellow Springs" inside the
preserve, from which the village derives its name.
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The portion of the
Miami Valley Bike Trails
going through Yellow Springs. I trekked a few
hundred yards of it at the end of my hike to get
back to the parking lot where my car was.
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The Glen Helen building, which a few years ago, was
the last place I saw and spoke to the great
Marsha Hanna,
before her passing. We were there to see a special
presentation of the one-person play,
Underneath the Lintel,
starring the incomparable
Bruce Cromer.
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Tue, Apr 6, 2021
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AND YET THE MOLASSIS IS MOVING:
Remixing
"Just One Shadow" was a little bogged down last night as I ran
into an obstacle. I didn't know how to alter the reverb in one section
alone, without affecting the setting from previous in the mix.
I was working with a grouping of vocals assigned to one of the auxiliary
buses in the
Logic Pro X project for the
song. I was also working with the function,
Automation,
which allows you to alter settings for such things as volume, stereo pan,
and the different elements of effects, like reverb, and place the settings
at different levels in different points in the song. I was running into
trouble changing the settings for the reverb for the choral arrangement.
It took me a while, but I finally figured it out, but, in the meantime, my
progress for the evening was stunted, if not stopped.
In the first email message response to a blog post that I have
received in quite a few years, I was asked why I used the graphic,
"Song #8 Finished," when I'm
writing about still mixing and mastering the song. The answer is:
"finished" refers to "finished arranging and
recording."
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DOSE DOS:
This afternoon I get my second
Moderna Covid-19 vaccine
shot.
I am bracing myself for any hard-core side effects that might bombard me.
I had no reactions, except the usual minor soreness at the injection site,
from the first shot last month. But I have heard stories about shot number
two that run the gambit from "meh" to "knocked me on my
ass!"
Yes, but honestly, twenty-four to thirty-six hours, or so, of feeling
crappy is a small price to pay.
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Streaming June 24-27
Stream pass: $12.50
available now...
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The Roommate
by Jen Silverman
Auditions will be held by reservation on Mon & Tue, April 12 &
13, 2021, starting at 7:00 pm both nights. Spots are limited.
To reserve a spot on one of the two nights go to:
www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4AAEAD2EA6FA7-auditions
Please reserve a spot on only one night.
It's important to go to the link and sign up for a spot. Because of Covid
safety protocols, we are limiting the amount of auditioning actors who can
be in the building. Walk-ins are not guaranteed entrance unless there is a
vacancy in the predetermined 12 spots.
There will be callbacks on Wednesday, April 14.
The Dayton Theatre Guild at the Caryl D. Philips TheatreScape
430 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH, 45410
937-278-5993 www.daytontheatreguild.org
These all will be in-person at The Guild -- Covid protocols will
be observed. Masks will be required except for during specific brief
moments during audition -- and protocols will still be observed.
PLEASE, IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OR HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WHO
HAS OR IS INFECTED, PLEASE DO NOT COME TO AUDITIONS DURING YOUR
QUARANTINE PERIOD.
Directed by K.L.Storer
Production Dates: June 24-27, 2021
This will be a pre-recorded streaming production, which will show in six
separate streaming events over the last weekend of June.
*see below for rehearsal and shooting schedule.
Sharon, in her mid-fifties, is recently divorced and needs a roommate to
share her Iowa home. Robyn, also in her mid-fifties, needs a place to hide
and a chance to start over. But as Sharon begins to uncover Robyn's secrets,
they encourage her own deep-seated desire to transform her life completely.
A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life -- and what happens
when the wheels come off.
Casting Requirements:
- Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
- A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated.
- Please bring all scheduling conflicts, including weekends, between
Apr 15 and June 11, 2021.
CHARACTER
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NOTES
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Sharon
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54 year-old woman (race/ethnicity open)
Sharon is not naive but she has lived a stereotypical, normal,
Midwestern, middle-class life with little sense of adventure. She's
still a little wounded and disillusioned by her recent divorce. Her
craving for adventure is awoken by the introduction of Robyn into
her life.
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Robyn
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56 year-old woman (race/ethnicity open)
Robyn is a more worldly woman with a darker past who is trying to
turn over a new leaf. She has a tinge of cynicism coming from hard
knocks.
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*(actors need to be able to play these ages rather than actually
be these ages)
*This show contains adult language and situations
Rehearsal are on the following overall schedule of Apr 19-May 26*
(usually Mon-Thu)
Sat, May 29 will be the Tech rehearsal
Performance will be shot June 1-4 (Tue-Fri)
Tentative Pick-up shoot day is Sat, June 5 (if necessary)
Possible Additional Dialogue Recording during week of June 7-11
(if necessary)
*First two weeks on Zoom
Covid protocols will be followed for all in-person work
For more information please contact:
K.L.Storer -
kl.storer@daytontheatreguild.org
Again, to reserve a spot either Monday, Apr 12 or Tuesday, Apr 13, go to:
www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4AAEAD2EA6FA7-auditions
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As an actor I was privileged to have a small roll in this
multi-award winning, very touching, most poignant short
film. I was further privileged to accept the award, on
behalf of Beth McElhenny, for Best Family Film at the 2008
Secret City Film Festival in Oakridge, Tennessee. The film
has won awards far more than that one time. Click on the
image to go to the official site and see the successes,
thus far.
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Directed by K.L.Storer
Sharon, in her mid-fifties, is recently divorced and needs a roommate
to share her Iowa home. Robyn, also in her mid-fifties, needs a place
to hide and a chance to start over. But as Sharon begins to uncover
Robyn's secrets, they encourage her own deep-seated desire to transform
her life completely. A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route
your life -- and what happens when the wheels come off.
Stream pass: $12.50
available now...
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Auditions will be held by reservation on Mon & Tue, April 12 &
13, 2021, starting at 7:00 pm both nights. Spots are limited.
To reserve a spot on one of the two nights go to:
www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4AAEAD2EA6FA7-auditions
Please reserve a spot on only one night.
It's important to go to the link and sign up for a spot. Because of
Covid safety protocols, we are limiting the amount of auditioning
actors who can be in the building. Walk-ins are not guaranteed
entrance unless there is a vacancy in the predetermined 12 spots.
There will be callbacks on Wednesday, April 14.
These all will be in-person at The Guild -- Covid protocols will
be observed. Masks will be required except for during specific brief
moments during audition -- and protocols will still be observed.
PLEASE, IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OR HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WHO
HAS OR IS INFECTED, PLEASE DO NOT COME TO AUDITIONS DURING YOUR
QUARANTINE PERIOD.
*see below for rehearsal and shooting schedule.
Casting Requirements:
• Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
• A résumé and headshot are not required but are encouraged.
• Please bring all scheduling conflicts, including weekends, between Apr 15 and June 11, 2021.
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CHARACTER
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NOTES
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Sharon
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54 year-old woman (race/ethnicity open)
Sharon is not naive but she has lived a stereotypical, normal,
Midwestern, middle-class life with little sense of adventure. She's
still a little wounded and disillusioned by her recent divorce. Her
craving for adventure is awoken by the introduction of Robyn into
her life.
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Robyn
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56 year-old woman (race/ethnicity open)
Robyn is a more worldly woman with a darker past who is trying to
turn over a new leaf. She has a tinge of cynicism coming from hard
knocks.
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*(actors need to be able to play these ages rather than actually
be these ages)
Rehearsal are on the following overall schedule of Apr 19-May 26*
(usually Mon-Thu)
Sat, May 29 will be the Tech rehearsal
Performance will be shot June 1-4 (Tue-Fri)
Tentative Pick-up shoot day is Sat, June 5 (if necessary)
Possible Additional Dialogue Recording during week of June 7-11
(if necessary)
*First two weeks on Zoom
Covid protocols will be followed for all in-person work
The show will stream on-line in six separate streaming events June
24-27, 2021
*This show contains adult language and situations
For more information please contact:
Director K.L.Storer at
kl.storer@daytontheatreguild.org
Again, to reserve a spot either Monday, Apr 12 or Tuesday, Apr 13, go to:
www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4AAEAD2EA6FA7-auditions
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ANNOUNCEMENT -- THE 2021/2021 SEASON
IS ON THE HORIZON!
We look forward to welcoming our audience back into the Caryl D.
Philips TheatreScape for in-person, live performances, starting
this coming August, when we plan to kick off our 2021/2022
season.
We're excited about offering you a robust season. Please stay tuned
for show and ticket information.
We have been fortunate to have your loyal patronage for all these
years, and we are impatient to get back to the business of
"Giving You Good Theatre, Done Well!"
Be well and stay safe!
Dayton Theatre Guild
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And, if you live close by or will be
visiting soon, check out these other theatres in the greater Dayton Ohio
area:
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