NEWPORT SCOUT AND GUIDE GANG SHOW 2009

On Sunday 3rd May (see schedule below) cast will need to bring to the theatre any costumes they have been provided, their uniforms and any other items they have been specifically asked to bring.  These items will be left at the theatre for Show week and should all be labelled.  Please report to the stage door and please do not arrive before the time given as the door will not be manned prior to this time and must be locked for security.

On Monday 4th May it is important cast arrive promptly.  The stage door will be manned from 12.45pm, no admittance prior to this. These rules are due to the Health and Safety applied during our time in the theatre as the safety of the cast is of paramount importance.

For our first performance on Tuesday 5th May, please arrive at the theatre at 6pm, again the stage door will not be manned prior to this. Please do not bring mobile phones or electronic games to the theatre as they can interfere with the sound system and we cannot take responsibility for such expensive items should they get lost or broken.  If cast are found with these items they will removed, stored safely and returned at the end of the evening.

A NOTE FROM THE WARDROBE TEAM

Collection

Costumes will need to be picked up on Saturday 2^nd May from St Stephens Church Hall, Pill between the hours of 10 and 3.  As final alternations may have to be made to the costumes please be aware that you may have to wait while they are completed. 

Gang show badges

These need to be sewn on the right hand side of the front of the uniform.

And now the rules and regulations …….

Care of Costumes

·         Please hang up all costumes on named coat hangers.

·         Costumes will have numbers in them and there is no need to name them as well.

·         No costumes must be washed or changed.

·         Anything that needs to be ironed – please iron on the wrong side of the costume and use the coolest iron setting possible. Any materials which are shiny and/or metallic, must only be ironed if necessary on the wrong side.

·         Following on from the dress rehearsal last week it was clear that some cast members got rather hot.  Can you please ensure that for the comfort of all cast members that personal hygiene is attended to.

In the theatre

·         Everyone will need to bring a small box to the theatre in which to place their personal possessions such as combs, socks etc.  This needs to be named and small enough to go under a chair.

·         No mobiles or electronic items will be allowed in the changing rooms as they interfere with the sound system – please leave them at home.  The Gangshow staff all have mobiles on them in case of emergencies.

·         Long hair needs to be tied back and natural hair colour bobbles worn.

·         No fizzy drinks please and all other drinks in screw top bottles or cartons.

·         Food and drink will be allowed during half time and will need to be consumed in the corridors outside the dressing rooms.

·         No jewellery (except wedding rings) or watches may be worn on stage.

·         Make-up will be provided and applied by Gangshow staff – if you or your child suffer from any allergies to make-up please see a member of the wardrobe robe team.  The make-up applied is only light and it is necessary for all cast members to have some on.  Without it the cast members will look very pale and their features will disappear under the stage lighting.

·         Please ensure that nail varnish is removed before arriving at the theatre.

·         Don’t forget your black socks and daps or jazz shoes.

·         After the last night of the show – please don’t forget to leave all the costumes including black trousers (worn for the finale) behind. 

Many thanks

Wardrobe Team