rouge your knees [adrasteia action post]

[deformiwhats]

chicago designated rehearsal log

The rehearsals have tended to go well, if not for a few hiccups and delays by curse left and right (really, he should have taken that into account) and Lorne's been very happy with his turn out so far. There have been issues, sure. But the old saying holds true, and Lorne has faith in his little actors.

The auditorium shows the signs of their previous get togethers, with scripts laying in various places, left over water bottles and snacks throughout the seats and the lights are beginning to warm up the spaces on stage. His clipboard in hand, Lorne checks off his to-do list as each one is done or not, grumbling quietly when a problem arises and setting off to take care of it readily.

[ooc: Open log for rehearsals, for like, ever. Ie, this will stand as a place to hold rehearsal action for not just a single rehearsal date, rather you may play multiple and different rehearsal nights if you'd like, but make sure you specify in the subjects so nobody gets crossed wires.

Please take the opportunity to tag into started threads and hijack at will. I forgot to put one up when I'd mentioned it before, but we can thread out little scene rehearsals if any of you are inclined. Running lines? Practicing a new dance move or annoying someone with your trumpet? Go for it. Crew is also welcome to pop in to bother Lorne about how they don't have the right materials or how the lights should be working properly or to, say, get confirmation on a costume or something. If you'd like to tag but can't come up with anything to start with, let me know and I can send Lorne whining and complaining after your character for a multitude of reasons, that's the beauty of playing a loudmouth queeny bastard ;). I've started a few topic threads but by no means do you have to stick to rping with me in them - partner off, make some new friends but for the love of the PTB have a little fun.

Also, any newcomers and passersby that just want to show up and watch or even to be part of the cast somehow are more than welcome - tag them in approaching Lorne about a part, and let me know so I can add them to the castlist. ^^ I encourage you to TRACK THIS POST, but obviously I can't force you all into anything. Unless I pout, which none of you want - it's scary.]

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10th February - Open to anyone + to backdating

[freckleddoll]

Doll had gone through the usual vigorous warm-up routine before the actual rehearsal, and she was taking advantage of the couple of minutes before they actually started to go and look for their director, hoping she'd find him quickly. He was usually always around.

Now that the show date was approaching she knew there'd be dress rehearsals at any time, and she had a rather specific reason to want to talk to Lorne about that. At the circus she always did her own hair and make-up and she was only a dancer in the show so she was hoping it would be the same but she thought it was better to ask him if that was okay. She really wouldn't feel comfortable with other people getting a look at the ruined side of her face.

10th February - During down time

[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

Penny was enjoying the rehearsals. She wasn't much of an actress, but the singing and minimal amount of dancing she had to do were both fun. It helped that everyone involved with the production seemed incredibly nice, of course; being around friends, both old and new, was never a bad thing.

It was nice to see Doll getting into something fun, too. Penny worried about her. The City's habit of pulling people in and then making them disappear as quickly as they had arrived seemed to be taking a toll on her, and Penny considered any distraction from that inevitable fact a good thing.

She waved her friend down during a break in the action. "Freckles! Hey!"

10th February - During down time

[freckleddoll]

The production really was serving as a good distraction for Doll. Not just because it was fun and she got to be around a lot of people she liked (though of course that helped too) but also because it was another thing to keep her busy and take up time that she'd otherwise waste feeling lonely and worrying about all her siblings back home, not to mention thinking about everyone who was leaving.

With the circus back home they'd be busy from when they woke up to when they went back to sleep, so while having some free time was nice it wasn't what she was used to at all. And the practice she was getting for the show could only help her performance in the circus, so that was another really good thing about it.

She turned quickly when she heard Penny's familiar voice, a cheerful smile already spreading across her face. "'ey Penny! You doin' alright? The whole thing's goin' really well, ain't it?"

10th February - During down time

[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

"I'm doing great!" she replied enthusiastically. And, for the moment, she was being entirely honest. In the middle of any task, be it rehearsing or working, Penny found it easy enough to avoid dwelling on the latest wave of exits from the City. Talking to Doll also made things better; the circus performer had a certain something about her that never failed to lift Penny's spirits. "I think so. I mean, everyone definitely looks like they're having a good time.

"How's the dancing?"

10th February - During down time

[freckleddoll]

She nodded at Penny's answer just as enthusiastically, glad that her friend was having fun too and that it seemed like she really meant it. They both had a bad habit of trying to cover it up when they weren't actually doing too well. "They do, don' they? 's nice t'see everyone doin' stuff together an' 'avin' fun at it."

Doll's smile grew wider at the question, because she was feeling rather proud of herself for doing something outside of her usual tightrope walking. "'s fun! Ain't like anythin' 've ever done before but 'm enjoyin' it a lot."

10th February - During down time

[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

"Yeah?" Penny believed that anything Doll was doing for the production was very different from her circus routine. In addition to the lack of a tightrope, some of the moves for the show were on the raunchy side. Not too bad and kind of fun, but different. "Have you gotten to meet many new people?"

10th February - During down time

[freckleddoll]

It really was very different for her, but it made for a nice change - even if she had gone and asked to be left out of the raunchiest numbers once she'd seen them. Not really just because she was uncomfortable taking part in it but mostly because she didn't want to do anything her siblings wouldn't have approved of, even if they weren't in the City right now. But even doing something like this outside of the circus was a rather big step for her.

"Oh, yeah, I 'ave! It's surprisin' sometimes, 'ow you can live 'ere ages an' still not know so many people."

10th February - During down time

[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

"Maybe not too surprising. There're--how many people live here? A million?" It's a shot in the dark, but it certainly seems like a close enough estimate.

10th February - During down time

[freckleddoll]

"Cor, there's that many? Really? Never would've guessed..." She laughed a little. "Don' know why 'm surprised though, bet London 'ad at least that much too. Jus' got too used to the small villages we used t'visit." She sobered up after a moment. "So many people taken away from their 'omes..."

10th February - During down time

[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

"Just a guess. I don't know, but it's a big City."

Penny patted Freckles' shoulder. "At least we're not too lonely, right? Think about how it'd be if the City was tiny... sure, less people would be missing their homes, but we have good company."

10th February - During down time

[freckleddoll]

Doll grinned up at the other girl. "Yeah, you're right. Maybe 's a bit selfish, to want to 'ave other people around so we won't be lonely, but there ain't really anythin' wrong with everyone keepin' each other company. Think I'll find it right weird back in England once I get back after being in the City so long." Though really she only said once I get back instead of if I get back so as not to seem too pessimistic.

10th February - During down time

[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

"It can't be too selfish... I think most everyone here likes having other people around." Penny glances at a clock on the wall--almost time to get back to practice. She gives Doll a quick hug. False optimism is a step above pessimism! "But weird in a good way. The City's nice sometimes, but nothing can quite beat home."

Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever - Open to Anyone

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

Justin has been taking his role as stage crew coordinator--an important-sounding position, if nothing else--very seriously. Every rehearsal finds him backstage, notepad in hand, watching and waiting for something to go wrong.

This is the City, after all. Something will inevitably go wrong.

[ooc: Come up with problems for him to flail at, prod him, poke fun at him for making this Serious Business. Whatever. <3]

10th February - During down time

[freckleddoll]

"'s true enough. Or at least most people do, 've met a couple who like their own company best. Doesn't really matter if that's what makes 'em 'appy though." She returns the quick hug, grateful once again to have a friend like Penny here in the City.

"Nah, wouldn't say that nothin' can beat 'ome. Just that nothin' can beat friends or family, right?" She gives Penny a wink, then adds, "See ya later? Need t'get back to the other dancers."

10th February - During down time

[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

"If they don't mind the ticking, more power to them." Although how anyone could be a loner in the City was beyond Penny. Between the clock and all of the people to talk to, it seemed that almost anyone would be driven out of solitude eventually. As Doll said, though, whatever made them happy.

Ah, Doll hit on the truth. "You're completely right." She smiled at the wink and replied, "I'm sure you will. Break a leg!"

10th February - Backdate, ho!

[deformiwhats.livejournal.com]

Lorne had been buzzing around to make sure certain things were in order before he would have to plant his butt in front of the stage and actually do his main job. The costuming had been mostly taken care of, as did advertising and getting everyone to pitch in with the posting of fliers.

Doll would find him backstage, hovering around a few members of his stage crew to make sure that the lighting system was going to be a problem. He spotted her hovering in that way that people tend to do, nodded once and finished up his current conversation. He smiled wide as he approached, clipboard and pen in hand. "Doll, you doll! Everything okay, peaches?"

Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[deformiwhats.livejournal.com]

Lorne found his coordinator to be very organized as promised. He was used to taking on all of the responsibilities himself, but with Justin around, the tasks hadn't been so burdensome. He would have to take him out for drinks sometime in order to properly thank him for his hard work.

"On the watch, hey Justin-case?" So the joke was corny, and probably not original. It didn't stop Lorne from chuckling a little bit and clapping a hand on Justin's back.

Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

While he had become slightly more accustomed to people who could work and have fun simultaneously since coming to the City (he did work with Abby for over a year, after all), Lorne's joviality during rehearsals baffled Justin to no end. Putting a production together in the City seemed not unlike putting together a puzzle with pieces that occasionally disappeared. The odds of everything going very wrong were monumentally high, and yet Lorne had no apparent concerns. It was inconceivable.

Lorne's jokes also caused Justin some amount of confusion. Puns had never been one of his fortes.

"Yes," he replied with a hesitant smile. Ah. Pun. He refers to his notepad to relay the issues of the day. "Three extras neglected to show up for rehearsal... and one of the stage lights burned out. Everything else is going well."

10th February - Backdate, ho!

[freckleddoll]

Doll waited for him to be done with whatever he was already dealing with, trying not to look impatient - though really it was more nerves than anything else. She usually got along with most people well enough but when it came to something like this she always ended up feeling anxious. Back home it wouldn't be a problem because all the people she worked with already knew about her scars, but here...

"Hey Lorne," she smiled back at him, a bit reassured already. "Yeah, everythin' is fine. Just needed to ask ya about somethin'." Taking a deep breath she continued, "Was wonderin' if it'd be alright for me t'take care of my own 'air an' make-up...know we'll be busy switchin' from one scene to the other an' that maybe someone else was going to take care of that for everythin' t'go faster but 'm used to it from the circus too an' 'm sure I'd manage it. I'd just...really appreciate it if it was alright with you?" She didn't bring up her reason why just yet, hoping she wouldn't have to talk about it.

19th Febuary-open to all! Backdating welcome!

[sings4dragons.livejournal.com]

Off to the side of the stage sits Menolly, legs dangling over the edge as she peers down at the papers in her hands. A golden dragonette is perched on her shoulder, intently looking down at the papers as if she were actively reading them too. The little dragon cocks her head as Menolly hums, then sings a few bars of a song.

Re: 19th Febuary-open to all! Backdating welcome!

[trapdoor-spider.livejournal.com]

Myrnin steps up quietly behind her then sits on the stage next to her and hums a bit with her.

"Pity we're on the outs in the production."

Re: 19th Febuary-open to all! Backdating welcome!

[only-fell.livejournal.com]

Inara is working on her lines when she catches sight of Menolly out of the corner of her eye. She smiles and moves over to sit next to her.

"I think rehearsal is going very well. This is going to be so much fun."

19th Febuary-open to all! Backdating welcome!

[sings4dragons.livejournal.com]

Menolly lets her voice die off as she smiles a little over at Myrnin. Beauty chirps a hello and flicks her wings at him in greeting.

"That doesn't mean the production itself isn't something we can't enjoy."

Re: Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever - Open to Anyone

[only-fell.livejournal.com]

Inara has been going over lines until her head aches so she eventually puts them aside and wanders back to the quiet behind the stage. She catches sight of Justin there, taking notes. He really is very fastidious about his job.

"Are you enjoying yourself or is it all work?"

19th Febuary-open to all! Backdating welcome!

[sings4dragons.livejournal.com]

Hearing Inara's voice brings a smile to the younger woman's face as well as pleased trill from the little dragon. She scribbles something on the paper before she glances over at her, nodding.

"I've never worked with a group like this. It's a lot more work than I expected, but it's a lot more fun, too."

Re: 19th Febuary-open to all! Backdating welcome!

[trapdoor-spider.livejournal.com]

Myrnin chuckles and smiles a hello to Beauty then turns his attention back to Menolly.

"Well I certainly intend to try. Are you enjoying the rehearsals thus far?"

19th Febuary-open to all! Backdating welcome!

[sings4dragons.livejournal.com]

"Mmm, yes. So far, anyway. There's been a few issues I've been working out but other than that, it's all been... nice. You?"

Beauty scrambled down Menolly's arm and took off, disappearing from sight after a moment.

Re: 19th Febuary-open to all! Backdating welcome!

[only-fell.livejournal.com]

"I haven't ever either but I agree with you on both counts."

Inara smiles and reaches out to run a finger over the small golden dragon's back. "Hello to you as well, Beauty."

Re: 19th Febuary-open to all! Backdating welcome!

[trapdoor-spider.livejournal.com]

"So far, I've enjoyed it far more than I thought I would. I'm still attempting to convince Lorne that Amos needs ruffles. Maybe some velvet."

Myrnin watched Beauty go with an amused smirk. "She left quickly."

Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

Justin recognizes Inara instantly although he can't remember speaking to her directly (it is, after all, easier to observe than to interact). He doesn't know much about theater, but she seems good.

Honestly, it hadn't occurred to him to enjoy himself. "It's not work if it's a voluntary position." That's not a particularly good way to continue a conversation. Awkwardly, he adds, "And you? You seem--from what I can hear, you sound... you sing well."

Re: Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[only-fell.livejournal.com]

They've spoken on the network before but never in person. It's her first experience with the theater as well but then her job is very much theater in a way.

"Well...no but since it is voluntary enjoying it makes it that much easier." She ducked her head, smiling at his compliment. "Thank you. I enjoy singing. And it's my first time acting but from what I can tell you're doing an excellent job with stage direction. You're very dedicated."

Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

"I suppose so," he replies, nodding. Justin studies his notepad to avoid anything crazy... like eye contact. Inara's nice enough, but she's pretty. Pretty members of the fairer sex are, regardless of the situation, difficult to talk to. "You're welcome. And thank you. It's organization... nothing challenging."

Re: Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[only-fell.livejournal.com]

"I think that depends a great deal on the person doing the organizing," Inara laughs softly. She tilts her head, noticing the way the boy doesn't make eye contact with her. She has to sit on her fingers, keeping her companion training to herself so that she doesn't reach over and place them under his chin, lifting his gaze up to hers. He's not a client, even if she could help him with the confidence issues she's fairly certain are tied to the lack of eye contact.

"I've a number of friends who find it greatly challenging."

Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

Justin doesn't know what to make of this. Really, it's glorified list-making; he's very good at that and doesn't consider it a viable talent. It's not like singing or acting. "It's a learned skill--organization. Anyone can be good at it."

Re: Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[only-fell.livejournal.com]

"In theory," Inara admits with a nod. "I think it's easier for some people than others."

10th February - Backdate, ho!

[deformiwhats.livejournal.com]

She really was a sweet little thing, and Lorne had noticed her shyness, chalking it up to simple youngin' anxiousness. He frowned a little, not exactly unhappy with her suggestion but curious at the reasoning. "You don't have to worry about that, that's what the makeup folks are for."

He started to walk, slowly to make sure she followed, toward a little side office. "I suppose as long as you run the final by me, it shouldn't be a problem. I had a friend in the business who was germophobic, so I understand completely."

Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[deformiwhats.livejournal.com]

Challenges always made Lorne happy. Especially those that involved the more stoic, serious types and Justin was enough of a buzzkill the make the challenge extra fun. Not to mention facing a couple apocalypses put most everything else into perspective. Not to mention dealing with the Olsen twins' agent. He'd rather fight a fire breathing dragon then have that mess on his hands again.

"Hey, we're still above par, then! I think we deserve a round of applause. Oh, and just so you're aware, Doll will be doing her own makeup. I spoke to the girls already but I'd rather she's not faced with a hassle, hey?"

19th Febuary-open to all! Backdating welcome!

[deformiwhats.livejournal.com]

"Sounding fabulous, little moon! If my ears could smile they'd be blinding!" Lorne had been just passing by, but he can't resist complimenting his cast. "I was thinking of having a few one on ones with everyone, just to make sure you're not all feeling lost in the woods. If you'd like, I can put you in sometime during the last week, probably just at the start of March. Unless you're feeling good, dumpling. You sound like you have it all down, at least."

Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

"How bad would things have to get for you to consider them bad?" Presumably somewhere between 'we're all going to die' and 'it's the end of the world,' but it's good to know at what point to start panicking. Justin made a notation regarding Doll's makeup. "Thank you."

Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

"Do you think the same is true with acting and singing?"

Re: Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[only-fell.livejournal.com]

Inara considers his question for a moment. "No. Not really. I think some people have the talent for it or they don't. Raw talent can be refined but if it's not there, it can't be cultivated."

Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

There went any dreams of being a singer or actor (not that they were professions Justin was apt to pursue). "You said you enjoy singing. Did you sing where you're from?"

Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[deformiwhats.livejournal.com]

Lorne thinks about it for a moment, lips pursing and brow furrowed. Evil Powers That Be showing their faces might be kind of sucky but then again, they saw the deities almost weekly around here. He finally shrugs and chuckles a little. "If a gang of vampire hunters show up, hold everyone hostage and subsequently blow the place up? Then you'll see me lose it, kiddo."

Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

It takes Justin a moment to determine that Lorne must be joking. "Noted."

10th February - Backdate, ho!

[freckleddoll]

"I know that's why they're there - an' I don' mean I don' appreciate 'avin' someone to take care of all that either!" Because it was almost a luxury to have other people for those things, next to how Doll was used to working.

She followed him towards the office, keeping her hands in her pockets to resist the temptation of straightening the hair hiding her face, a habit that tended to crop up whenever she was feeling anxious. "'s just that I don' feel too comfortable...with other people 'avin' anythin' to do with my face." She didn't know what he meant by 'germophobic' but she was relieved he seemed to be relenting. "Yeah, 'course, wouldn't be a problem to show ya when it's done!"

Re: Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[only-fell.livejournal.com]

"Only to myself," Inara tells Justin with a smile. "I'm not quite good enough to be a professional and to be honest, I wanted a profession with a good deal more stability than professional songstress."

Backstage - Every Rehearsal Ever

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

"That's sensible. Success in fields like that takes as much luck as talent."

Backstage - some random rehearsal

[tothelibrary.livejournal.com]

Dawn is maybe slightly worried the fact that she hasn't danced for anything but fun (and additionally, in private) for years is going to mean her job as choreographer was too hastily assigned. But Lorne seems happy enough, the dancers don't hate her, and it's good to be dancing again, so she'll be shoving aside that worry for now.

...And going to troll Justin, which is always fun.

"Justin, hey!" A quick nod to the notebook. "You're not reviewing us already, are you? Because I haven't danced in years, so don't hold it against me." Protip: she's teasing.

Backstage - before Justin was eaten, maybe?

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

Justin doesn't look up from his notes (which, in truth, aren't much more than doodled words and shapes... it's a slow day). He doesn't have to; of the people who talk to him regularly, only one of them talks like that.

"Hello, Dawn." He finishes filling in the loops in the letters of the previous day's notes and sets them aside. "I was noting the lack of improvement in the dance numbers, actually..." He, too, is teasing. It might be hard to tell, but he is. Really.