Having finished tech weekend, we at Willamette University Theatre are forging ahead to Opening Night of Beauty Queen of Leenane! Starting Monday, February 16 until opening on Friday, the cast and crew will run the show each night to iron out any issues with the production. The shop crew and several hard-working volunteers are laboring overtime to complete the set: the kitchen and living room of an Irish farmhouse. Set, costume, lighting, sound and props are all falling into place, and it has been such an exciting process to witness first hand. At this point in the production, everyone is working their hardest to ensure a smooth opening night. Tech rehearsals this weekend allowed designers, board operators, and run crew to set light and sound cues and organize the show technically. Stage Manager Tess Falcone will call all of the cues for every performance, and tech is an important time to write, set, and get familiar with how all of the elements interact in a live performance. Good luck to Tess and all of the crew of Beauty Queen..., your work is so appreciated!
Speaking of opening night, tickets are available for the opening performance and gala celebration on Friday, February 20th at 7:30 pm. WU Theatre traditionally hosts a reception following the opening night performance where audience members can have a chance to enjoy refreshments and meet the cast, crew, and all of us here at the theatre department.
There will be a final dress rehearsal, or "preview" performance on Thursday, Febrary 19th at 7:30pm. Tickets are half price, and you'll get to see the process of live theatre in action!
Remember, Beauty Queen of Leenane runs February 20th-March 7th: Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Please see our website www.wutheatre.com for details on ticket prices and dates.
See you at the show!
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