This is just what I saw as I ran in and out. Unfortunately, I didn't see much of "The Dancers". Emma and Angus, try the dance together while you're waiting to go on. Emma, be harsh with him but try to look like you're enjoying yourself. Angus, watch your feet and apologize a lot.
Everyone! Diction! Speak clearly and almost all of you could stand to project more. React, react, react! Listen to what the other people say and respond to it. Choose the strongest emotions -- if it's a choice between mild liking and deep and abiding love, choose love.
Find stillness. Don't move unless you're motivated to do so. You should be able to articulate why you're moving if you move.
Practice "Ring Around the Rosie" -- it needs to go faster.
Cues -- don't wait for people
It's pronounced "Newerk" not "ark". Girls, you need sensible dress shoes.
Crew needs to start doing the signs. Ma -- slow down on "yewman" , more panic on collie dogs, more furious about what Arthur says.
Car action better.
Amy: School. Kind of. Nice. (Don't forget the "nice").
Tap Pa on the shoulder, Arthur, on "how many people live in the United States". Don't chew gum on stage.
"The Dancers" -- pretend to chew gum, Lila. Good attitude on the coffee. Emily, you hate your mom, not Inez.
Check your script, Inez.
Emily, don't cross your arms over your chest. That's a sign of a lack of confidence. Emily has confidence.
Mary Catherine, when Horace says "let's stay" show your disappointment.
When Mary Catherine says she was afraid she wouldn't be "popular", can you believe that, Horace?
Inez -- don't speak so quickly.
Pretty Trap:
More frantic on Mexico, parrots -- Amanda
Soften visibly, audibly on "I'm of a different generation"; make "cold" cold. "Do I look like a . . . witch?" harsh, in Laura's voice
Witch -- like a swear word
Amanda -- "Excuuuuuuse me!" (like Steve Martin, almost)
Emphasize RICH, old man, Amanda
"One girl was swept" -- that girl was you, Amanda
No black fingernails, Amanda
Great reaction, Laura on "One!"
That's it! See you tomorrow at 1.
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