Sourcing, Third Production Meeting and a Run-through.

For the past couple of days we have been trying to source various things for the On The Razzle set. The most difficult thing at the moment is the rug. Here is one we have sourced: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEAUTIFUL-VERY-WORN-ANTIQUE-BENLIAN-RUG-PINKS-BLUES-144-X-182-CM-/400342193928?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Rugs_SM&hash=item5d36411708&_uhb=1 I picked out this rug as it is an old style, it doesn't look new and it has interesting and muted colours that would be in keeping with the colours in the set. It's age is also from 1900-1939.
However there is no guarantee whether we will get this as it is ebay so for the time being we are concentrating on other elements, for instance the door knobs for the counter that are needed imminently.  Plan b for the rug is to try the rug shop and charity shops in Winton.
My notes from the production meeting were:

• We need to re-do the mark out for rehearsals Monday morning, marking the centre line to begin with and going from that to ensure all measurements are correct.
• Plan for the build and painting next week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday paint and Monday, Tuesday build.
• The director would like a whole day on Friday to rehearse on the set.
• Lanterns for the Imperial Cafe garden have been cut.
• Coat stand needs fixing.

My notes from the run through were:

• Musical transitions are used to change the set, taking things on and off. This has to be quick and easy.
• Window and door frames are taken to the sides of the set during act 1. There was concern that there is not enough room for the large window frame, this will be something to consider in the rehearsal on Friday.
• Table measurements for table cloth reference: 800x800mm and 750 mm height.
• Musical transition between The Imperial Cafe and Miss Blumenblatt's where everything is taken off. Rug is brought on rolled up, which Miss Blumenblatt kicks and it rolls out. The director really wants this movement and action therefore we need to make sure the rug does this well.
• They are currently using upturned buckets as a substitute for the bushes in Miss Blumenblatt's garden. They measured at 500mm high but the bushes would probably need to be around 700mm high.