"FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS" Logistics
Casting & Rehearsal: Casting should be done ahead of time, before we get there. If possible, the cast needs to work on their parts ahead of time. We will provide scripts for them. Esther, Xerxes, Haman, Mordichai, 2 guards/servants, Vashti, Haman's Wife, additional women and others for extras. This play is labor intensive and needs at a minimum a 4 hour rehearsal time prior to the event. We usually do this rehearsal the day before the event. We will do our best to work within every body's schedule. Rehearsal usually shouldn't be done on the day of the event.
Sound Management: If possible, we would like to have the person responsible for sound management to be available during at least part of the scheduled Rehearsal. Dennis requires a lapel mic and we will also need a handheld mic. Our music and sound is on CD.
Costumes: We will provide costumes for the leading cast members. If the cast is large, those who are "extras" should plan on providing their own costumes. All cast members need to bring leather sandals or if that isn't possible, barefoot is fine. Costumes need to be as opulent as possible - women should wear lots of sparkly jewelry.
Props: Throne, Scepter, Crown, Couch, Hobby Horse, Scroll, Ice Pack, Large Jar of Tums, Podium, Big Fans. Set should be decorated in a "Palatial" way - couch covered with satin or velvet, etc and can be just 3 or 4 chairs put together and covered with pretty material. Also, very large gaudy/sparkly tote bag.
Arrival Time: DCM & local Cast will arrive at least 1 hour before the service starts to work out last minute details.
Rooms & Water: Two rooms are needed for the men and women to change into costume. Also, please provide water.
Information Table: A table or space on a table for information about this ministry to be set out. It doesn't have to be a large space but we would like it if it could be in a visible location.