Episode 16

Sound and light consol (Tony's Palace): fans by Blumberg Construction

Saturday:
The magic people of Dreamedia began to set the lights and sound up. It is such a delight to work with a production company that you have such confidence in, and the cast is most fortunate to have them supporting their dancing. Reuben De Waal and CJ Fraser Bell worked under Kelly's guidance to fix lots of things, like painting a wall black, filling holes, fixing weed-mat covering on our fencing, moving the seating roster and making sure the chairs were in the right place. These things make such a difference.

Tinny: Photo by Dennis John Plummer, golf ball collector

Today was only the second time we had a complete cast, although one was very late. When the cast arrived we rehearsed the Market scene. Yoris Wilson has saved the day by bringing in his PA system, and the sound is great. A few adjustments, and another run. We had to miss the Swamp scene as the golf course was in full swing. And as Yoris reminded us, these golfers are not like the ones you see on TV, these ones cannot all aim properly. Ducking a few stray balls and then we went over to the party site. The cast of CWA women practiced their audience movement section, and then Tony (Dreamedia) magically had the sound working on time. (Not tuned and phased yet but working and loud.)

Tony at his consol

After the rehearsal and some fixing things up, the cast left. Tim, Kelly, David and Tony were left on site for a calm moment. Tony was aiming his lights into the surrounding trees to look at some possibilities. It is such a magic moment when what you have had in your head for over 2 years, begins to fall in place and work.

Sunday.
Lighting plot day.

The floating mirror ball and FESTOONS!!!

Dreamedia boys had finished their light and sound work and we sat with the amazing Tony to set the lights for the party scene. This was a joy, the hardest part being setting lights outside for the audience when we could not see what they were doing due to a fence in the way. The joys of mobile phones came into play with Tim outside relaying the information back to us at the technical desk.

Killer crocs lurking: photo by Mr Plummer

Lighting plot for the giant Pineapple

Gypsy dressing room, rugs by Noya

Once the first lighting state had been set we plotted the rest of the cues, with Kelly dancing around the stage with costumes in hand, to see the effects of the colours. All in all it was very smooth sailing, and I think it will look amazing, and sound great. Don't forget to book tickets: 08 8980 3333