SCROLL DOWN FOR PICTURES (pre-costume)So here it is, folks. Less than one week to go. Progress is being made, rehearsals are long and tedious (its a good thing) and we're all getting anxious. And oh yeah, that means the "tying up of loose ends" happens now, too. Little things, like parking. Oh yeah. Parking.
Interest in the project is still being shown by the community, which is REALLY encouraging. For those who have been checking up on us regularly - and apparently there are many of you! Thanks! - if you'd like to reserve tickets just email us, and we'll add your name to the list (some of you have sent me emails already, and I'll be getting back to you ASAP)Otherwise, things are going very, very well. We have raised our full budget, with lots left over for the cause!!! The fundraisers were a huge success - thanks to all who attended or helped in some way.
Unforseeable obstacles: As mentioned, casting got a little flubbery because of sad things like sicknesses and schedule conflicts. At the last minute, we had to recruit three news cast members, just two weeks before opening: Matt Young, James Foskey and Robyn Bailey-Orchard. Thanks to them for being so great at memorizing lines, catching up on rehearsals and basically working their butts off to get themselves where they need to be. Thanks, thanks, thanks.
And now,
HERE IS THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW!
PERFORMANCES:
July 31st -Open Dress Rehearsal Preview - FREE - Show begins at 7pm
August 1 -Opening Night - Suggested Donation of $2 - Show begins at 7pm
August 2 -Closing Night - Suggested Donation of $2 - Show begins at 7pm
GETTING TO THE SPACE and THE SPACE, IN GENERAL:
Surprisingly, a large number of people have said to me over the past two months, "Whites Woods? Why do we need to save it? Isn't it already developed? Its just rich people's houses..." I'm blown away at this. Yes, there is a housing development at the base of White's Woods, but what so many people seem to not understand (or not know about)is that there are woods above and beyond those houses. Miles and acres of the stuff. Woods full of, well, trees, but also overlooks, benches, and a LOT of hiking trailways. Complete with signs for not getting lost. People use these woods to go walking, running, biking; to walk their dogs, play guitar, do yoga and whatever else.
- There are several entrances to these woods: The College Lodge, the Co-Op and the Fourth Ward Park (12th Street) Entrance.
For Antigone, this is the entrance you need to know about. It is located on 12th Street, just beyond Chestnut Street. You will see a fenced-in basketball court and a small playground, with a small parking lot at the top that has a sign that says "Fourth Ward Park." You may park here, if there is room, or also on the road, provided your vehicle does not block traffic (Do not double park!)
- You will see our ushers at the bottom of the hill. Beginning at 6:00PM an usher will take whoever has arrived at that time up the trail to the performance space. A different usher will take his/her place at that time and wait for the next "batch" of people. He/She will then take that group up at 6:15. Repeat every 15 minutes (6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45) until the final group -departing at 6:45. Once that group has arrived and is settled, the show will begin at approx. 7:00pm
ANY LATECOMERS (after 6:45) WILL ALSO BE ESCORTED UP, BUT MAY HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL AFTER THE SHOW HAS BEGUN. TO ENSURE YOUR ENJOYMENT, PLEASE TRY TO ARRIVE BY 6:45. IT TAKES ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO WALK TO THE SPACE
- Because the show is beginning at 7:00, we will be finished before dark. This ensures the safe descent of our patrons. Please note, however, that our ushers will still be on hand to accompany you down the hill when the show is through. We will also have flashlights, should they be needed.
- Please remember to wear boots or solid sneakers. Any footwear good for outdoor activity works just fine. Flip flops and most kinds of sandals can get uncomfortable, and we really want you to be safe and comfortable!
- The walk up (and down) is quite pleasent and we hope you feel the same.
SEATING
We will be providing some chair seating. These chairs will be a variety of donated fold-out chairs. We will also have some blankets. May we suggest that you bring your own blanket/seat cushions if you care to? We are taking care of the space up there and have raked away the leaves in the seating area. This makes for comfy blanket seating.
BUG SPRAY
We recommend it. We will have some available on hand, but if you have some at home its a good idea.
WHAT IF IT RAINS?
Good question. Answer: We have a rain location!
Our rain location is at Mack Park, in Livestock Arena 3. You know, the place where they have all the animals at the fair? Enter Mack Park near Bi-Lo (and hospital) and park. You will see signs. Trust me, its very, very easy and obvious. How will you know if we've changed locations? Check our blog (this one, right here!) up 2 hours before showtime (5pm) to see what we've decided. There will be ushers at Fourth Ward Park (Whites Woods) telling anyone who didn't get the memo that we have changed location.
PROCEEDS
will be going to the Indiana County Recreation and Parks Commission, to be directly put towards the preservation of those very same woods and hiking trails. We also encourage you to take advantage of them. Unfortunately, there are people in the area and beyond who would like to timber those woods. This sadness can hopefully be prevented, but in the meantime we must take advantage of what is here, and spread the word about these trails! Rough Space hopes that this production will show everyone that those woods can be used for many, many things, and that they are beneficial to our community. Please, join us!
FOR QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or to RESERVE TICKETS
Contact Molly at 724-422-5553
or email roughspace@gmail.com
We hope to see you there!
That, folks, should be it. Updates more often for this week, I promise. Also, check out our pictures
