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Whose Line Is It Anyway? 

Here is the episode from Whose Line Is It Anyway (Series 8, episode 1) 

The OFS: Episode 3 (and the proud owner of a busking license)

I OWN A BUSKING LICENSE! Said license came in great use at Saturday's street performance on Cornmarket, in which cast and crew performed and flyered (waiting to be approached, of course, in compliance with the busking code of conduct) the previously unsuspecting people of Oxford. We had planned a pub crawl for Friday night and bought balloons/constructed sandwich boards etc. but cast were keen on a night off so balloons etc. were utilised on Cornmarket. Anyway I can now busk in Ox any time

The OFS 3 was highly uneventful. Largely because I wasn't there. And nor was Liz. Poor Kim. Alone with the OFS panel. From what I heard ALL WAS WELL.

After a mad rush to get press packs created in time, we had great reviews in the OxStu and Cherwell although we're a bit puzzled about why our photos weren't used. I have now used the photos for a low-key box office display.

I've sent press releases and photos to press people in Oxford AND BEYOND and we're expecting a few reviewers for the opening night on Tuesday. Fingers crossed. Kim needs the comps list by Monday. The Henley Times (think that's the name) asked us to find our own reviewer. So we have chosen Simon. Which is quite humorous really. No doubt he will write with the upmost professionality.

The envelopes were sent off to language schools and sixth forms and follow up calls made. We have our OUDS mailout to do on Tuesday with our SNAZZY motiffed envies.

So... tech run-through on Monday and first night Tuesday. Fingers crossed.

No rest for the wicked

Well, didn't we have a busy Sunday?? The cast were rehearsing from at least one, if not earlier, despite a few post collections hangovers! (I personally nursed mine in bed...) Had a bit of a photoshoot, a bit of a costume fitting and what not all ready for press preview at four.

This was the first time I've seen anything since auditions, and I was MIGHTY impressed :) let's just hope the reviewers thought the same! The costumes looked great, despite not being totally finished. They were more suggestive of the period than exactly as they'll be in the final performance, but they were pretty close. We had a slight issue with press packs and printers... but I won't go into that now (mostly because I'm still annoyed about it... Grrr...) They got there in the end and the reviewers had them to take away with them...

We then had our launch party at Thirst, with a bit of a cast (plus me and the directors) meal in between, which was fun, as well as the beginning of the end of what was going to be a dry night...

Launch went really well, there was a really good crowd out as we were sharing it with the lovely EAS, who are also sponsoring us. If everyone in that room comes, we're well on our way but there's still work to do.

So that was Sunday in the life of 'Absolutely! (perhaps)' - or perhapsalutely as Will I think invented on the night - so much for a day of rest!

Final push now, had our final meeting on Tues (but I'll let Sarah cover that in The OFS: episode 3!) and there's still lots to do... Watch this space! Less than a week till opening night!

Feeling Foolish

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Rolling in it (take two)

Hmmm... once again technology has got the better of me so I'll try this post again...

St John's Mummers have confirmed that they'll loan us pro-rata stylee 200 squid, putting the running total of confirmed funding at £1,100 (and that's not including Balliol who haven't told me an amount yet!) Positively LOADED!

Rolling in it

St John's Mummers have now confirmed that they'll loan us pro-rata stylee 200 squid, putting the running total of confirmed funding at £1,100 (and that's not including Balliol, who haven't told me an amount yet!) Positively LOADED!

The OFS: Episode 2

Liz (director) was jovial after a hectic 6-8hr/day rehearsal schedule. All but the last scene is now blocked. The comedic aspects of the show are emerging from the enthusiastic and talented cast. Nearly ready to run individual acts in preparation for the Press Preview.

The Press Preview is being held on Sunday 24th (prior to the Launch) at The Pilch Theatre (Balliol's). It will be attended by esteemed student rags, The Cherwell and The OxStu. Cast will be in full costume for this collection of scenes. Liz assures us that the final scene will be kept for opening night. They are having their measurements taken tomorrow, and fittings will take place in the remainder of the week. Ashleigh will be taking photographs of Sunday's morning rehearsals to provide the papers and the Box Office display with ample fodder for reviews/beauteous posterboards.

We also need sepia shots of cast for the Press Packs and Programmes so Ash will be heading to rehearsals tomorrow to catch everyone looking their best! I led a successful stickering session today, ready to pidge flyers to friends/acquaintances of cast members, including (probably) illegible scribblings about the party on Sunday. We should have around 250 in pidges by tomorrow. Need to target people as they arrive back from the holiday.

Envelopes will be printed by tomorrow, so I have to finalise the letter to schools/language schools. We are offering after-show workshops to entice them in. There was a lot of interest prior to the holidays, so hopefully the printing delays will not hinder our success on this front!

Zoo have kindly offered to host our Launch party at Thirst on Sunday 24th April, so I''ll be heading down there early to poster/flyer. The EAS are currently producing their termcard so we;''ll provide them with yet more blurb about the show in return for warbling on about them in the programme. We will also probably be holding an after-show party with Zoo after the final Saturday night performance, though venue is yet to be confirmed. Tickets for this will be published in the programme, so look out...

Michael, Kim and Liz have collectively come up with lots of good ideas for targeting advertisers in the programme. Fingers crossed.

The other Michael (lighting Michael) started discussing some (supposedly) basic lighting strategy things with Chris and the OFS team, which none of the rest of us understood. Sounds as though it shouldn't be a problem.

Laudisi is determined to smoke a pipe, so smoke a pipe he will.... The risk application has been approved, so it's all steam ahead, though Laudisi's constume and anything else he comes into contact with will have to be flame-tested. Will wants to buy the pipe himself, apparently.... something about wanting a souvenir..... BIZARRE. Chris has ordered the fabric, but it's not yet in his possession. No doubt it shalt some day arrive.

Kim is a very very happy producer because the money is looking good and because she has rearranged her file, so that it even has an 'archive' section. Heaven help us all.

One more production meeting to go....

Launch Party with EAS at Thirst - Sunday 24th, 8pm

So, the venue is booked and the details are finalised. The European Affairs Society and ABSOLUTELY! {perhaps} are proud to present A! {p}: The Launch, courtesy of Zoo.

Celebrate post-collections with great drinks deals and an eclectic crowd at Thirst. 8pm. Sunday 24th April.

£3 entry, but £1 to all those proffering EAS membership cards and/or say you're with ABSOLUTELY! {perhaps}.

The OFS: Episode 1

Yesterday Kim and I left Manchester at 8.30 to race down the motorway(s) in time for Production Meeting number one, where we were joined by Liz and Ashleigh. On said 4hr journey we thought of lots of jobs for Michael (the lucky chap) such as collecting biogs for the press pack and the programme which now need to be done asap. The meeting was wholly successful. Carly (Drama Officer) admitted having 'wasted' a good 20 minutes perusing the blog. I established that I owned some plastic wine glasses. The rehearsal schedule had been put together by Liz and the read-through was to take place last night. The score had been completed and we were now only searching for 2 violinists, in addition to the guitarist, cellist and violinist currently on the job. Chris had ordered the fabric to be hung and we may have located a chaise lounge. Kim had secured around 1000 squid to play with. The envelopes should (fingers crossed) be in the post to Ash, who has established that the printing of said wallets with the logo would cost us 40 quid. Not too bad for 2000 of the things. Bring on the envelope stuffing. We were daft and forgot to take flyers and posters to Oxford, so we'll take them down for next Tuesday's meeting and start blitzing the city. We have contact details for a good few language schools, sixth forms etc. which will be plagued with envelopes and phone calls over the next couple of weeks. Phew!