SPIRITS OF THE SILENT CITY: UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2023
CAST AND CREW PAGE
CONFIDENTIAL
SEPTEMBER 20TH MARKS 26 DAYS UNTIL TECH REHEARSAL!
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I (Hi, this is Susan) will share a bunch of info with you here including
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TODAY'S MOST URGENT TASK FOR EVERYONE.... I NEED YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR AVAILABILITY .
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GETTING THINGS DONE...
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TODAY'S QUOTE or MOMENTLAURA ROSS WOLCOTT...
From March 24, 1869 article in the Milwaukee Daily News, "The woman suffrage convention held in Milwaukee took the people of that beautiful city wholly by surprise. They seemed to have settled down into the belief that they were secure from an invasion of the “strong-minded” and were wholly unprepared for the brilliant coup d’etat which the woman suffrage advocates sprung upon them two weeks ago. “What?” said a staid, dignified elderly gentleman, “has the woman suffrage fuss got here? I declare I never expected that. I knew it had reached everywhere else, but I never thought it would get here!” Thus utterly surprised, they surrendered unconditionally. The convention was one of the most successful ever held." The Milwaukee Daily News also reprinted a letter detailing the convention that had been written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Mrs. Stanton declared that “Mr. and Miss Peckham and Dr. Laura J. Ross” “were the ruling spirits of the convention.” 
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LATEST NEWS and UPDATESSeptember 18th and 19th
september 11th
If you are having any trouble accessing the google sheets on the checklist, send me (Susan) a Share request. It automatically pops up when you try to access a google thing from a non-gmail address. 2. I'm in process of making portal pages that are more targeted for Guides and On Site Characters. Will streamline finding all the stuff and make it way less overwhelming to scroll. In the meantime, don't hesitate to call or email me if you can't find something quickly. Don't put up with data overload! SEPTEMBER 13TH
UPDATE: Quicklinks are wonky. They'll get you to at least near the topic but then you might need to do a little scrolling up and down to find it. september 14th
All sections of the preparation checklist document are now on this page. I'm debugging it and fixing formatting but the quicklinks should get you at least close. september 15th
September 15th....
september 17th
September 17th
OPTIONS FOR CONTACTING ME (SUSAN)...EMAil
susanscotfry@capercompany.com phone
262-498-5777 in person
Starting Saturday, September 16th, I'll be at Forest Home on weekends and we can meet up there. Email, call or text to arrange a time. contact form
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DAILY TOUR SCHEDULE |
thursday, October 19th
friday, october 20th
saturday, october 21st
sunday, october 22nd
The daily tour schedule will be posted here. It will change every day so guides need to check and see what time their first tour steps off. Call time for guides is a minimum of 30 minutes before your first tour.
NAVIGATING
Gallery images will take you to the section described. There you will find details and tasks. Or, you can just scroll. Knock yourself out. Note: If you opt for scrolling, let me save you some time. Yes. I know the stuff on this site isn't in great order. Working on that. That's why I highly recommend using the quick links.
TO-DO'S IN YOUR PREPARATION DOCUMENT (and the preparation document)
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MORE TO DO TO PREPARE
ESPECIALLY FOR GUIDES - BUT EVERYONE'S WELCOME
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A BUNCH OF RESOURCES - WHAT TO EXPECT - HOW THINGS WORK.... |
Some of these Resources are also To Do's. I'll try to make sure you don't miss anything within this abundance of information.
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SHOW SPECIFIC INFORMATION |
CREW LINKS |
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SotSC PR and MARKETING RESOURCES (Coming soon. Let's pack our house!)
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YOUR MASTER PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS AND CHECKLIST |
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These prep tasks are on the master checklist document in order of importance. Start at the top of your list and check the items off as you accomplish them. They are written in general terms for everyone. If your specifics diverge from this general guidance and you and Susan have already agreed, that’s still the case.
Stuck? Don’t get hung up on a list. It’s here to help but not to hinder. Again, it’s not a rite of passage. Email or call SUSAN and she will help you cut through the haze and facilitate what’s next.
Stuck? Don’t get hung up on a list. It’s here to help but not to hinder. Again, it’s not a rite of passage. Email or call SUSAN and she will help you cut through the haze and facilitate what’s next.
A BUNCH OF MISC BITS OF INFO FROM 2022 THAT STILL APPLY IN 2023. IN PROCESS OF CHANGING FROM THIS ACCORDIAN FORMAT TO SOMETHING EASIER TO READ.
Question 0
Answer to question 0
where are our dressing rooms?
Dressing rooms and space to store personal belongings is in the Halls of History, located on the right just past the main office. Look for the building with the covered portico.
Our parking area in the maintenance lot is also on the back side of the HofH and there is a door from that lot into the building. That will be our access door.
You're welcome to bring any items you like on hand when you're prepping and leave them there during the show. We don't assume responsibility for your personal items but the doors will be locked at all times.
Our parking area in the maintenance lot is also on the back side of the HofH and there is a door from that lot into the building. That will be our access door.
You're welcome to bring any items you like on hand when you're prepping and leave them there during the show. We don't assume responsibility for your personal items but the doors will be locked at all times.
I KNOW MY CALL TIMES BUT HOW EARLY CAN I GET THERE?
The Halls of History will be open a minimum of 2 hours before the first tour. So, that means on Thursday, October 19th and Friday, October 20th they will be open by 1:00 pm. Saturday, October 21st and Sunday, October 22nd, doors will be open by 4:00 pm.
You're always welcome to come earlier than your call time.
You're always welcome to come earlier than your call time.
How long is the tour?
The tour route is one mile in length. It will take 70-75 minutes to make the circuit.
where can i stow personal items?
The Halls of History is the exclusive territory of Caper Company cast and crew. Cast members will have a dedicated dressing table space where you may store personal items and any other items you like to keep handy. The Halls of History are locked at all times and there will be a Caper Company crew member located there to let you in and out as needed.
Where are the bathrooms out on site?
There will be several portable restrooms on the tour route for our on site characters. Look for the yellow cocktail glass icons on our map.
There will be a portable restroom by the Victorian Gardens, where guests gather.
The Halls of History have two restrooms also.
(Below are the locations in 2022. They are being updated for 2023.)
1. 'Sunset Gardens' gazebo across from the Native-American spirit sticks tableau - Closest to (Dr Wolcott) Mary Kababik and (Lydia Ely) Jenni Glueckstein.
2. On a side road between Ezekiel Gillespie (Tommy Canvas) and where Mathilde Anneke (Beth Lewinski) will jump in. Closest also for Byron Kilbourn (Bill Molitor).
3. On the road going toward the bridge past the Blatz Monument. Closest to Schlitz (Mark Corkins), Pabst (Tom Reed), Blatz (Tim Ferguson), the Resurrectionists (Adam McAleavey and Maxx Miller) Georgia Green Stebbins (Katharyn Kominarek) and Clementina Castro (Doreen Lopez)
There will be a portable restroom by the Victorian Gardens, where guests gather.
The Halls of History have two restrooms also.
(Below are the locations in 2022. They are being updated for 2023.)
1. 'Sunset Gardens' gazebo across from the Native-American spirit sticks tableau - Closest to (Dr Wolcott) Mary Kababik and (Lydia Ely) Jenni Glueckstein.
2. On a side road between Ezekiel Gillespie (Tommy Canvas) and where Mathilde Anneke (Beth Lewinski) will jump in. Closest also for Byron Kilbourn (Bill Molitor).
3. On the road going toward the bridge past the Blatz Monument. Closest to Schlitz (Mark Corkins), Pabst (Tom Reed), Blatz (Tim Ferguson), the Resurrectionists (Adam McAleavey and Maxx Miller) Georgia Green Stebbins (Katharyn Kominarek) and Clementina Castro (Doreen Lopez)
when are the tours and how frequently do they go out?
Tours step off every 15 minutes so on site characters can expect to see another group every 15 minutes. If a group is running fast or slow, one of our on site stage managers will try to get them back on track.
i'm a guide. where do i start?
Susan will be calling the show from the black tent by the Victorian Gardens. Five minutes before your first tour, she will radio the Halls of History to send you out. Take your lantern and check in at the tent. At your tour time, Susan will send you in to be introduced by your host and to pick up your tour group.
Note: If you prefer to mingle with the guests prior to the tour, you are welcome to do so after you check in at the black tent. Pay attention to what's going on around you so you are ready when it's time to be introduced to your specific tour group.
At the start of your tour time, you'll gather on the end of the gardens near the arbor, be introduced by Lydia Docenia Ely and lead your guests from there.
PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK IN AT THE BLACK TENT FIRST. Susan is calling the show from there and will not release the tour to begin unless she knows you're in place.
Note: If you prefer to mingle with the guests prior to the tour, you are welcome to do so after you check in at the black tent. Pay attention to what's going on around you so you are ready when it's time to be introduced to your specific tour group.
At the start of your tour time, you'll gather on the end of the gardens near the arbor, be introduced by Lydia Docenia Ely and lead your guests from there.
PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK IN AT THE BLACK TENT FIRST. Susan is calling the show from there and will not release the tour to begin unless she knows you're in place.
I'm a guide. What is my call time?
Your call time is a minimum of 30 minutes before your first tour. Please arrive earlier if you need more time to get dressed and prepared.
Check in on the white board in the Halls of History as soon as you arrive.
Check in on the white board in the Halls of History as soon as you arrive.
will it be cold? how can i get warm on site?
Yes. It can get cold.All stationary and roving characters are on site the entire night so there are 4 black tents with side walls and chairs for you to warm up in between tour groups. All of the tents are positioned so they are out of sightlines of the guests. These are for our exclusive use. Look on the map for the black tent icons for locations.
Hand warmers will be available in the Halls of History. Take them. Use them.
Your costume will be constructed so you can layer on warmth. Anyone who wants long johns or other warm wear, let Deb, your costumer, know so we can acquire them.
(Below is a general description of their locations from 2022. This will be updated for 2023)
1. Between the Newhall Monument and Faith Hill / the Native American spirit sticks tableau. Closest for Lydia Ely (Jenni Glueckstein) and Kittie Linehan (Molly Dewane).
2. Up the hill behind Dr Wolcott's grave. Closest for Mary Kababik.
3. Between the Civil War encampment and Ezekiel Gillespie's grave. Closest for Byron Kilbourn (Bill Molitor), Ezekiel Gillespie (Tommy Canvas) and Mathilde Anneke (Beth Lewinski).
4. Behind the Schlitz monument. Closest for Pabst, Schlitz, Blatz, Clementina Castro (Doreen Lopez) and Georgia Green Stebbins (Katharyn Kominiarek).
Hand warmers will be available in the Halls of History. Take them. Use them.
Your costume will be constructed so you can layer on warmth. Anyone who wants long johns or other warm wear, let Deb, your costumer, know so we can acquire them.
(Below is a general description of their locations from 2022. This will be updated for 2023)
1. Between the Newhall Monument and Faith Hill / the Native American spirit sticks tableau. Closest for Lydia Ely (Jenni Glueckstein) and Kittie Linehan (Molly Dewane).
2. Up the hill behind Dr Wolcott's grave. Closest for Mary Kababik.
3. Between the Civil War encampment and Ezekiel Gillespie's grave. Closest for Byron Kilbourn (Bill Molitor), Ezekiel Gillespie (Tommy Canvas) and Mathilde Anneke (Beth Lewinski).
4. Behind the Schlitz monument. Closest for Pabst, Schlitz, Blatz, Clementina Castro (Doreen Lopez) and Georgia Green Stebbins (Katharyn Kominiarek).
craft services?
Yes. There will be coffee, hot water and tea bags, bottled water and snacks set up in the Halls of History. If you are a stationary or roving character, please feel free to bring a thermos to fill and make a snack pack. You will be out there 5 to 6 hours.
If anyone has special snack requests, tell your stage manager and we'll do what we can.
If anyone has special snack requests, tell your stage manager and we'll do what we can.
I'm a Guide. How do I find the tour route?
The route will be marked with lanterns on shepherd's crooks. You will have to remember two things in addition to following the lanterns.
1. After your first stop at Newhall that you double back to pick up the route.
2. Kilbourn, Civil War tableau and Gillespie are all on the same road. Stay to the right to visit Kilbourn first, tableau second and then double back to visit Gillespie.
1. After your first stop at Newhall that you double back to pick up the route.
2. Kilbourn, Civil War tableau and Gillespie are all on the same road. Stay to the right to visit Kilbourn first, tableau second and then double back to visit Gillespie.
I'm a roving character. where do i join the walk and where do i end?
Roving characters have a length of real estate from points A to B and may choose to jump in anywhere along that stretch. Once you join the group, stop, deliver and jump out before the next stop - although it can be near it.
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ETHOS AND MENTORS |
ETHOS
Spirits of the Silent City is a collaborative creation. Unlike some creative endeavors however, the onus is on you, the actor, to pro-actively check everything off your list – to co-craft your script – to initiate scheduling your rehearsals – and all that jazz.
That said, you have lots of support. Your crew and fellow cast members are here for you. Seriously. This is not a rite of passage. You will succeed and be glorious. It's also not that hard if you just take each to-do one at a time.
Do you prefer to…
MENTORS
There’s nothing like first-hand experience. If you’re interested in teaming up with an SotSC 2022 cast member as a mentor, chime in. SUSAN will be happy to make the connections.
Spirits of the Silent City is a collaborative creation. Unlike some creative endeavors however, the onus is on you, the actor, to pro-actively check everything off your list – to co-craft your script – to initiate scheduling your rehearsals – and all that jazz.
That said, you have lots of support. Your crew and fellow cast members are here for you. Seriously. This is not a rite of passage. You will succeed and be glorious. It's also not that hard if you just take each to-do one at a time.
Do you prefer to…
- Take a check list and drive? Go wild!
- Take a check list and have someone go over it with you step by step? Absolutely!
- Take a check list, get a start and check in to make sure you’re on track? Enthusiastic Ditto!
- Have someone else take responsibility for your checklist and hound you every step of the way? Oh dear. Not going to happen.
MENTORS
There’s nothing like first-hand experience. If you’re interested in teaming up with an SotSC 2022 cast member as a mentor, chime in. SUSAN will be happy to make the connections.
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YOUR SUPPORT STAFFSusan Fry - Producer, creator, organizer of all data and structure. Susan calls the show from the black tent at Victorian Gardens.
Ron Fry - Producer, writer, director, designer and John "Babbacomb" Lee on show nights Deb Fabian - Costume designer, wardrobe, Native American consultant and your check in person at the Halls of History Juli McCarthy - Craft Services and historical researcher |
YOUR ON SITE CREW AND A LITTLE ABOUT WHAT THEY DO FOR YOU
Este Mendoza - Production Stage Manager and person generally in charge. All the pre-show sets and props. Actor transportation. During the show, Este covers from the Lunts tableau through the beer barons.
Alex Ubelacker - Stage Manager and admin assistant. All the pre-show sets and props. During the show, he covers from Increase Lapham to the second fire. He may be quiet but he sees and knows all.
TBD - Stage Manager covering from the Newhall monument to Dr Laura Ross Wolcott
Matt Norby and The Captain - Tech crew, sets, lights, sound and will be sitting at the fire pits all night to make sure FH doesn't burn down.
CABOOSES
Each tour group will have a caboose is a person following along at the rear to ensure no-one leaves the group.
Alex Ubelacker - Stage Manager and admin assistant. All the pre-show sets and props. During the show, he covers from Increase Lapham to the second fire. He may be quiet but he sees and knows all.
TBD - Stage Manager covering from the Newhall monument to Dr Laura Ross Wolcott
Matt Norby and The Captain - Tech crew, sets, lights, sound and will be sitting at the fire pits all night to make sure FH doesn't burn down.
CABOOSES
Each tour group will have a caboose is a person following along at the rear to ensure no-one leaves the group.
MORE ABOUT WHAT YOUR STAGE MANAGERS CAN AND DO DO FOR YOU
KEEP THE TOURS RUNNING ON TIME AND TO SPEED
Each stage manager and tech person monitors when each group arrives and leaves all 12 on site locations. If there is any chance one group will lap the one in front of it, they will slow you down. Or speed you up. We're working on best ways to convey 'speed up' and 'slow down' messages to guides.
ACTOR TRANSPORTATION
If you need a little golf cart boost to get you to your on site location, connect with Este. She will see how we can work it.
Each stage manager and tech person monitors when each group arrives and leaves all 12 on site locations. If there is any chance one group will lap the one in front of it, they will slow you down. Or speed you up. We're working on best ways to convey 'speed up' and 'slow down' messages to guides.
ACTOR TRANSPORTATION
If you need a little golf cart boost to get you to your on site location, connect with Este. She will see how we can work it.
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YOUR AVAILABILITY |
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Your individual show dates and times are on the SotSC 2023 Characters Schedule. Check it. Is it accurate? This is CRITICAL to double check. Susan will schedule every show day based on this information.
Pay particular attention to anything highlighted in yellow and address those specific inquiries.
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NOTE: The document shouldn’t be ‘editable’ but if it is and if you opt to just update the contents instead of emailing her. Me. Please somehow boldly highlight the cell so she can see the change.
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YOUR SCRIPT - FIRST YEAR ON SITE CHARACTERS AND GUIDES |
Creating your script is a collaborative process.
- Research your character. Pay attention to aspects of their lives that are ‘sticky’ to you. Those may become your unfinished business.
- Schedule time with RON. Phone, zoom, in person.
- Ron will create a script based on your conversation and email it to you.
- As soon as you receive your email, schedule your next conversation with Ron.
- Note: Your final script will be crafted so you can memorize it as is. It can also be a jumping off point for you to improv or craft your actual interactions based on your guest’s experiences. It’s up to you and your improv skills.
- Learn your script. Learn your dates, numbers and specific talking points.
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REHEARSALS - FIRST YEAR, ON SITE CHARACTERS |
Schedule (at least) THREE one-on-one, on-site rehearsals on Saturdays or Sundays between September 16th and October 14th with RON
4. Finally, you’ll rehearse on your feet, in costume, in front of guests at Tech Rehearsal on Tuesday, October 17th and Final Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, October 18th. Times TBD.
- First Rehearsal: Work your script with Ron at your on site location (on site characters) or at each of your stops (guides)
- Second Rehearsal: Work your script on your own. You’re welcome to go to Forest Home any time during business hours or let Ron know when if you’d like to work it with him again.
- Third Rehearsal: Work once more with Ron on site.
4. Finally, you’ll rehearse on your feet, in costume, in front of guests at Tech Rehearsal on Tuesday, October 17th and Final Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, October 18th. Times TBD.
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REHEARSALS - FIRST YEAR GUIDES |
Schedule (at least) FOUR one-on-one, on-site rehearsals on Saturdays or Sundays between September 16th and October 14th. We suggest....
Your individual rehearsals need to be completed by Sunday, October 15th.
5. Finally, you’ll rehearse on your feet, in costume, in front of guests at Tech Rehearsal on Tuesday, October 17th and Final Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, October 18th. Times TBD.
- First rehearsal: Learn the route with Susan. Note: 1 and 2 can be combined, if you like. HINT: Be sure to visit your grave this first trip. It’s always an eye-opener.
- Second Rehearsal: Work your script with Ron at each of the tour stops
- Third Rehearsal: Work your script on your own. You’re welcome to go to Forest Home any time during business hours or let Ron know if you’d like to work it with him again. Note: You can do this as often as you like.
- Fourth Rehearsal: Work once more with Ron on site.
Your individual rehearsals need to be completed by Sunday, October 15th.
5. Finally, you’ll rehearse on your feet, in costume, in front of guests at Tech Rehearsal on Tuesday, October 17th and Final Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, October 18th. Times TBD.
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YOUR SCRIPT AND REHEARSALS - RETURNING GUIDES AND ON SITE CHARACTERS |
1. Refresh yourself on your script from 2022.
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2. Tighten it for the shorter daytime youth tours on October 19th and 20th.
The daytime tours on Thursday, October 19th and Friday, October 20th will need to come in at 60 minutes max vs the typical 70-75 minutes. Ron will get suggested edits to you. Feel free to suggest your own edits as well.
3. Schedule a rehearsal with Ron. This could be as little as a handshake as you go out on site or a one-on-one session. Whatever you need.
Your individual refresher rehearsals need to be completed by Sunday, October 15th.
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2. Tighten it for the shorter daytime youth tours on October 19th and 20th.
The daytime tours on Thursday, October 19th and Friday, October 20th will need to come in at 60 minutes max vs the typical 70-75 minutes. Ron will get suggested edits to you. Feel free to suggest your own edits as well.
3. Schedule a rehearsal with Ron. This could be as little as a handshake as you go out on site or a one-on-one session. Whatever you need.
Your individual refresher rehearsals need to be completed by Sunday, October 15th.
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LEARN ABOUT AND CRAFT RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR FELLOW HISTORICAL CHARACTERS |
This is a self-directed part of your rehearsal process.
In addition to getting to know your personal historical character, everyone will interact with other characters. To create authentic connections, you need to learn who they are.
This may be a challenge to accomplish since Tech Rehearsal on Tuesday, October 17th and Final Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, October 18th may be the first time you will meet many of your fellows in person. To help bridge this, familiarize yourself with the resources we have online in your cast portal page.
Resources...
In addition to getting to know your personal historical character, everyone will interact with other characters. To create authentic connections, you need to learn who they are.
- Guides will meet all the on site characters along the tour route.
- On site characters will meet all of the guides.
This may be a challenge to accomplish since Tech Rehearsal on Tuesday, October 17th and Final Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, October 18th may be the first time you will meet many of your fellows in person. To help bridge this, familiarize yourself with the resources we have online in your cast portal page.
Resources...
- CAST OF ALL CHARACTERS. This includes on site characters and guides and the order you will encounter them on the tour route.
- ALL CHARACTER BIOS. Reviewing your specific character's bio is a preparation to-do but you can also get to know everyone else here too.
- TOUR ROUTE CHARACTERS IN ORDER. This includes names and headshots.
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TIMELINEClick the spreadsheet image to the left to see a timeline of all SotSC:UB 2023 characters from birth and death. Pretty fascinating to see where we all fit.
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YOUR HEADSHOT |
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We will use your headshot on the Caper Company website and the online event program. Check it out HERE.
If you want to upload a different photo, click the image of Dickey Chapelle to your right to go to the folder for upload. NOTE: If you have any trouble getting into the folder, send me a share request. |
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COSTUME |
We will costume you. Connect with DEB to discuss your character and provide measurements.
A couple considerations....
You may work with Deb on items you’d like to incorporate but do not costume yourself. Anything you wear needs her final approval.
It can get very cold and you may be outdoors for hours. Deb will design your costume to be layered for warmth. If you aren't warm enough, ask Deb about long johns. We might be able to get some for you.
A couple considerations....
You may work with Deb on items you’d like to incorporate but do not costume yourself. Anything you wear needs her final approval.
It can get very cold and you may be outdoors for hours. Deb will design your costume to be layered for warmth. If you aren't warm enough, ask Deb about long johns. We might be able to get some for you.
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YOUR BIO
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YOUR CHARACTER'S BIO
These will be accessible via the online event program. First drafts were created by someone other than you - link from the image. Please review with your particular lens and approve or suggest alterations. Your character’s bio should reflect your portrayal.
NOTE: If you can't get into the document, let me know.
NOTE: If you can't get into the document, let me know.
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CRAFT SERVICES |
We feed you. If you have any food allergies or special requests, let Juli know. We're not a commercial kitchen and the stuff we set up is off-the-shelf snacks, soups, sandwiches, etc but we'll try to make sure you have something on the table you can eat.
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PHOTOS FROM 2022 |
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We got some great photos are from final dress rehearsal night in 2022 - aka the night before we debuted Spirits of the Silent City to the public. As soon as we can, we'll share a link so you can also enjoy.
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TOUR MAP |
2023 google map of the full tour route including stops and characters.
FULL CAST OF ALL THE CHARACTERS....
.... are detailed below. I'm in the process of adding links to each photo to the character bio.
BOTH A GUIDE AND AN ON SITE CHARACTER
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Ron Scot Fry as John "Babbacomb" Lee. He will be a guide on Thursday and on-site jump-in characters on Friday and Sunday. Saturday... who knows what he might do?
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GUIDES
Dickey Chappelle played by Libby Amato
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General Billy Mitchell played by Simon Provon
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William T Green played by
Izaiah Ramirez |
Dr Nancy Oestereich Lurie played by Samantha Biatch
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ON SITE CHARACTERS AND VIGNETTES .... IN THE ORDER YOU WILL ENCOUNTER THEM
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1. Victorian Gardens
Lydia Docenia Ely (Hewitt) played by Jenni Glueckstein Your host |
2. Newhall Monument
Kitty Linehan played by Dawn Molly Dewane |
3. Clementina Castro played by Doreen Lopez
Jump in character. Covered by John "Babbacomb" Lee on Friday, October 20th |
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4. First fire pit for guide stories
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5. Indian burial mounds spirit sticks
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6. Wolcott headstone
Dr. Laura Ross Wolcott played by Mary B Kababik |
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7. Lapham headstone under the tree
Increase Lapham played by Michael Stebbins |
8. Civil War encampment - Tom Staats encampment master and
Randy Rehberg as a soldier |
9. Ezekial Gillespie played by Dwayne Mack
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10. Matthilde Anneke played by Beth Lewinski. Jump in character. Covered by John "Babbacomb" Lee on Sunday, October 22nd.
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11. Second fire pit for guide stories
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12. Lunts' glitzy cocktail party tableau
On the road near the Lunt monument With William Molitor as Alfred Lunt |
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13. Resurrectionists Mr Smith and Mr Jones played by Adam McAleavey and Maxx Miller
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14. Beer Baron Corner
Valentin Blatz played by Tim Ferguson
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15. Victorian Gardens
Finis
Finis
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PARKING |
REHEARSALS: You're welcome to park anywhere along the road near the Halls of History BUT it would be great if you could park in the maintenance lot on weekends. Get used to it.
SHOW NIGHTS: On show nights, all cast and crew park in the Forest Home maintenance yard lot located of the west side of the Halls of History. THIS IS A DIFFERENT PARKING AREA THAN 2022.
Getting to our SHOW NIGHT parking lot:
Drive in the cemetery side gate on Forest Home Avenue, make your first - immediate left and drive in to the maintenance lot. That's us.
If you drive in the main gate on Lincoln Avenue, drive past the Halls of History and make your first right hand turn. That will also take you to the maintenance lot.
SHOW NIGHTS: On show nights, all cast and crew park in the Forest Home maintenance yard lot located of the west side of the Halls of History. THIS IS A DIFFERENT PARKING AREA THAN 2022.
Getting to our SHOW NIGHT parking lot:
Drive in the cemetery side gate on Forest Home Avenue, make your first - immediate left and drive in to the maintenance lot. That's us.
If you drive in the main gate on Lincoln Avenue, drive past the Halls of History and make your first right hand turn. That will also take you to the maintenance lot.
A VARIETY OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
This 2022 FAQ is in process of being updated for 2023.