Brothers of the Knight Filming Information for Fri, Dec 19, 2008

December 17, 2008

Dear Parents,

On Friday, December 19, 2008 we will memorialize the show, Brothers of the Knight, and Hector Mercardo’s piece, Stand in the Light with a film crew. All dancers involved in Hector Mercardo’s piece will be called to the theater on Friday at 11:30 am. We will be providing costumes.

The Brothers of the Knight A cast will begin shooting at 3:00 pm, starting with the Brothers whose call is on Friday, at 2:30. We will then film the swing number at 3:30 p.m. Call for dancers in the swing number is 3:00 pm. We will also be shooting Trusting In the Lord, and Standing at the Gate. Church people will be called at 3:30 p.m. Filming is expected to be finished by 5:00 p.m. A light dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. And we will still have our call for our evening show at 6:00 p.m. Please let us know if you are unable to participate in this filming.

Denise Saunders 202-345-6887, Joshua Aguilar 310-801-9312.

Sincerely,


Debbie Allen

(This letter will be available for students to take home to parents this evening following the 7:30pm performance.)

Rehearsal Monday 12/8/08

4:00-8:30pm: Full Company (A and B Cast, Church People, Happetts)

Rehearsal Sunday 12/7/08

12:00-12:30pm - All Brothers (A and B Cast)

12:30-5:30pm - Full Cast (Brothers, Sisters, Church People, and Happetts)

Church People and Happetts...

When we move into the theater we need you to bring the following items:

Happetts:
Please bring a black leotard and a pair of white shoes.
Both items should be labeled with your name.

Children in the Play Scene with Happy
Please bring a set of play clothes i.e T-Shirt, Jeans, White Shoes. All items should be labeled with your name.

Church People
Please bring church shoes and a pair of ankle socks. All items should be labeled with your name.

Please contact us with any questions. Thank you.

Rehearsal Schedule for 12/5 - 12/7/08

Friday, December 5th
5:30 - 8:30pm: CAST A Rehearsal
*CAST B Brothers must also be there to observe and take notes

Saturday, December 6th
9:30am:CAST A Brothers and Alaman Diadhiou should arrive at DADA for the morning performance.
They should wear white tennis Shoes, blue jeans and a DADA T-Shirt or bright/ colorful shirt (same wardrobe as the Circus performance)
NOON: Church People & Happetts arrive at DADA
1:00pm: Full Company
2:00 - 5:00pm: Full Run-Thru of the Show

Sunday, December 7th
12:30 - 6:00pm: Rehearsal
Details forthcoming.

Important Announcement Regarding Cast Performance Schedule

The December 19 performance has changed from Cast B to Cast A.
CAST A WILL NOW PERFORM ON DEC 19, so parents please note the change before purchasing your tickets.

Thank you,

Production Staff

Rehearsal Thursday 12/4/08

4:00-7:00pm - B CAST ONLY

NOTE: This includes Church People and Happetts.