The Merry Widow

Producer: Julie Newell

Director: Brent Weber
Music Director: Dr. David Rudge
Choreographer: Janie Villella Sharon

Hillman Memorial Music Association

Production Stage Manager: Zoe Kiriazis

Assistant Stage Manager: Kevin Gleason, Ellie Steinmetz
Vocal Coach: Shinobu Takagi
Chorus Master: Matthew Marco

November 13th, 2015

Performance Report #1

Time
House Open
GO
Act 1
Intermission
Act 2
Act 3
Total Time
House Count

Fall 2015

Schedule 11.13.15
7:05
7:32
47:38M
8:20-8:37
56:56M
22:05
129.99 Minutes
266

5:00
5:15
5:30
5:45
6:00
6:30
6:55
6:58

Channel Check
Sweep & Mop
Fly Check
Glass Cleaning/Prop Placement
Fight/Stunt Call
Preset Top of Show
Comm Check in
Blackout Check

Performance Summary
Tonights demographic for this performance included a lot of families and elderly folks. Many families and
friends came out to support opening night of the opera and they were definitely along for the journey. The company
received a lot of reactions in places they might not have expected. Coming from directors who have heard these
jokes and phrases for over three months we know what to expect, but for people who had no idea what this journey
was going to entail they were on board this train. Many of the principal characters received applause and emotions
from the audience. The number that stole everyones hearts away was The Vilja Song with Hannas solo and the
Folk Dancers adding another element to the already moving piece. The audience were also laughing in their pants
about Who Can Tell What the Hell Women Are? number. People were laughing and cheering; totally not
expecting the reactions they were receiving. By the time we got to finale Act 2 they were ready for more within the
relationship of Hannah and Danilo. When we got to their duet in Act 3, the audience was already captivated by all
the loose ends being tied up in their relationship. Baron Zetas last line in the entire operetta wasnt heard or no one
reacted as I thought they would; as he reads what is on the fan I am a respectful wife, which is the lie and cause of
drama of the entire performance. Theres still two more chances for people to react and understand that line.

Notes
Producer- Julie Newell
1. There will be a pre-show announcement made due to the unfortunate attack last night in Paris.
Director Brent Weber
1. Monzer & Olesia missed their entrance on page 46 Baron references to them before he sees
them again at song No. 11
2. Actors were not in their proper formation for song No. 12 during the quintet overlap.
Music Director- Dr. David Rudge
1. Monzer forgot his line at Measure 12 in song No. 12
Choreographer- Janie Villella Sharon
1. Sam and Spencer were very close to the edge of the stage and microphones Downstage Left.
They almost had an accident DSL
Stage Management- Zoe Kiriazis

The Merry Widow

Producer: Julie Newell
Director: Brent Weber
Music Director: Dr. David Rudge
Choreographer: Janie Villella Sharon

Fall 2015
Hillman Memorial Music Association

Production Stage Manager: Zoe Kiriazis

Assistant Stage Manager: Kevin Gleason, Ellie Steinmetz
Vocal Coach: Shinobu Takagi
Chorus Master: Matthew Marco

1. As I was locking the silver doors on house right and checking to make sure the handle was
latching, it wasnt. I dont know if this is my error or the door.
2. Cues
a. LX 38 & 134 Tad Early
3. Valenciennes fan dropped out of Danilos pocket during song No. 09. Jake grabbed the fan and
exited stage left without giving it back. ASM Kevin SL threw the fan on the stage before song
No. 10. Audience reacted and laughed in irony.
4. Danilos glass he uses in Act 2 when Hannah gives it to him broke during Scene Shift 2 from
Hannas Garden to Chez Maxim.
Scenic- Hyla Stellhorn
1. None, thank you!
Technical Director- Eddie Massari
1. None, thank you!
Lighting- Evan Kicman
1. House was held for 5 minutes to reboot and fix board since various buttons were not working
and stalling. Master Electricians were able to fix the board by 7:05
2. Both Spots were on during Vilja on Hanna when its only supposed to Spot 2.
Costumes- Paige Jones
1. Wardrobe Crew Call will stay the same for the rest of the week unless otherwise notes (i.e
Wednesday
2. Danilo Costume Fitted better (Note from Weber) if possible.
3. Two Grisette Costumes Alternate costume will be used
4. Hanna Act 3 gowns sleeve was falling off
5. Camille Fly was down through first act.