LIVE BLOG: A Christmas Carol Meet and Greet

druark — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:38:30 +0000

12:01 PM* IRTlive - The Meet and Greet is over! Thank you for joining us.
12:01 PM* IRTlive - ProLiance Energy is our sponsor for Education and Outreach Programs. They will be sponsoring student matinees of A Christmas Carol.
11:56 AM* IRTlive - The costume designs are lining almost the entire south wall of the rehearsal room.
11:55 AM* IRTlive - Russell Metheny has designed new props for this year, including sleds filled with meat pies, toys, and a Christmas tree for the “Christmas Morning” scene.
11:52 AM* IRTlive - *applause*
11:52 AM* IRTlive - It is the piece that will be re-recorded next week.
11:51 AM* IRTlive - We’re listening to the Fezziwig Dance right now.
11:51 AM* IRTlive - He revisited the synthesized score last year and re-recorded it with a live quartet. He’ll be recording more next week with members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
11:49 AM* IRTlive - Andrew Hopson composed music for the production.
11:34 AM* IRTlive - A Christmas Carol was adapted by Tom Haas, IRT’s second artistic director.
11:32 AM* IRTlive - St. Vincent Health is the Title Sponsor of this year’s production.
11:32 AM* IRTlive - Thousands of Indiana school children have seen IRT’s A Christmas Carol over the years at hundreds of student matinees.
11:29 AM* IRTlive - Russell Metheny designed the set.
11:26 AM* IRTlive - Priscilla Lindsay is directing A Christmas Carol for the 11th time.
11:24 AM* IRTlive - Something strange is happening to the timestamps on this live blog. You can be sure that the Meet and Greet did not start seven hours ago.
11:22 AM* IRTlive - Chuck Goad is playing Scrooge for the 11th time.
11:21 AM* IRTlive - Previous Meet and Greets are archived on our twitter feed: www.twitter.com/irtlive
11:14 AM* IRTlive - There’s a model of the set taking center stage in the rehearsal room. Lots of snow!
11:11 AM* IRTlive - Our Season Sponsors, OneAmerica Financial Partners just threw t-shirts into the crowd!
11:09 AM* IRTlive - Representatives from the companies and organizations who support the theatre also attend, as well as board members.
11:07 AM* IRTlive - Managing Director Steven Stolen is first to introduce himself. Next up Janet Allen, Artistic director.
11:05 AM* IRTlive - A performance of THE GIVER is going on in the Upperstage next door. We must be quiet!
11:04 AM* IRTlive - Everyone stands up and introduces themselves. Snacks and coffee are served. The director and designers discuss their concepts. The dramaturg explores the literary aspects of the play.
11:02 AM* IRTlive - Meet and Greets occur for every production at the IRT. It’s a time for the entire cast, crew and theatre staff to meet.
10:58 AM* IRTlive - We’re in Rehearsal Room A this morning.
10:49 AM* IRTlive - There’s no need to hit refresh on your browser. The live blog will be updated automatically.
10:48 AM* IRTlive - If you aren’t our Facebook fan yet, you can take the time before the live coverage begins to do so. www.irtlive.com
4:38 AM IRTlive - The Meet and Greet will begin shortly after 11am. Updates will show up immediately here.

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LIVE BLOG: A Christmas Carol Meet and Greet