Well, I didn't get a part in FOOLS, but I am the sound producer again, which is nice. I've been going to rehearsals, and playing sound effects where the script indicates.
There have been a few issues with the cast and crew, and the other person who was doing sound with me, ended up having to take a spot in the cast. However, he and I collaborated a bit and came up with some ideas for the soundtrack.
Mrs. Botsford and I will be having a meeting during the upcoming week, of March 29th, probably on Wednesday at lunch, to discuss where we actually want to play sound effects and songs. We will probably have some songs for the specific entrances and exits of certain characters, and when events in the play happen.
So far, we've discussed having a sort of theme for the Zubritskys, the main family. Mrs. Botsford and I both really like the Curb Your Enthusiam theme song, so we will probably use that. I have found a thunder sound effect that will probably be used three times during the show, and we have a lovely, loud bell that we will used for the town bell, as well as a chimes sound effect that will prelude the bell. We have an opening song for the play, and I've been trying to find a good Ukrainian/Russian/Yiddish wedding song for that part of the play.
I also need find some good closing music, as well as intermission music, and opening music. The music that I think will be the most fun to do is for the Count, the "villian" of the play. He isn't really such a bad character, so the music has to be drk, but not too much so.
The cast seems to be almost completely off-book, which is alright, but they were supposed to be completely off book last week. Hopefully, this upcoming week, they will be completely off book.
I've been coming a bit late to each rehearsal, as I'm the team manager for the Girls' Softball team. As we get closer to the play, I won't miss as much, but until then, I come around 4:15, 4:30 and stay until the end.
I think the dates for the play are May 4th, and 5th. I'm very excited, and I know that it will be a riot.
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