Subject to change, check back often.
Attendance at all activities listed on this Production Schedule are mandatory and are IN ADDITION TO the regularly scheduled rehearsal times. (Regularly scheduled rehearsal times are Mondays 4-6 and Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 in KENYON STUDIO l and ll.)
This is a general outline of the Production Schedule. It is important to refer to the Rehearsal Schedule page for weekly details.
If you have questions about this please contact: jomeehan@vassar.edu.
Sept. 3, Tues. |
Classes Begin |
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| Sept. 4, Wed. | 3:00-3:30 | General Interest Meeting – for those wishing to know more about VRDT and the 18/19 season. Kenyon Hall, Studio 3. |
| Sept. 6th, Fri. | 3:00-3:45 | VRDT Ballet Audition – For those wishing to be considered for the ballet repertory in the 2018-10 VRDT. Must have at least three years ballet training and ladies must be strong on pointe. |
| Sept. 7th, Sat. | 12:00-2:00 2:30-4:00 |
VRDT Auditions: Kenyon Hall, Studio 1. 12:00-2:00 pm – Women’s Audition. 2:30-4:00 – Men’s Audition. |
| Sept. 9th, Mon. | 3:00 – 7:00 | 3:00 Orientation – Freshmen and other first-time members will meet with the Director of VRDT at 3:00pm in the lobby of the Francis Daly Fergusson Dance Theater followed by headshots
3:00 Headshots – Returning company members meet in Kenyon for headshots followed by new company members 4:00 – 4:30 Warm up studio 1 Leslie 4:30 – 5:45 Faculty pieces Studio 1 Adam/Leslie 5:45 –Company photograph – meet in the FDFDT Lobby 6:00 -7:00 Reception: Catered Reception in the Kenyon Club Room. |
| Sept. 11th, Wed.
______________ Sept.14, Sat TBC |
5:30-8:00
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Student Piece Audition
____________________________________________________________ Modern rep audition |
| Oct. 11th, Fri. | 3:00-6:00 | First Showings Spacing on Stage. Choreographers sign up earlier in the week. TBC. |
| Oct. 14th, Mon. | 6:00-7:00 | John Meehan and David Ferri meet with Student Choreographers following VRDT time. |
| Oct. 16th, Wednesday. | 3:30-5:30
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3:30-4:00 – Company warm-up. 4:15-5:30 – Performance. Each Student Piece is performed onstage without lighting cues, followed by a brief talk-back between the choreographer, faculty, and the audience |
Oct. 12th-18th |
10:00-4:00
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Fall Break – Modern Repertory Rehearsals (TBC) |
| Nov. 6th, Wed. | 6:00-7:30 | John Meehan and David Ferri consult with student choreographers. |
Nov. 11th – 20th |
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Final Showings Production Week: |
| Nov. 9th, Sat.
Nov. 16th & 17th, |
12:00 – 6:00
1:00-7:00 |
Student Choreographers space pieces for Final Showings. Order TBA.
Tech slots for Final Showings. Order TBA. |
| Nov. 18th, Mon. | 4:00-7:00 | 4:00-4:30 – Company warm-up 4:30-7:00 – Remaining tech slots for Final Showings. Order TBA. |
| Nov. 20th, Wed. | 3:30-8:00 | 3:30-4:00 – Company warm-up 4:00-8:00 – Dress Rehearsal Final Showings: Order will be Program A, Program B, Program C with repeats confined to double casting. |
| Nov. 21st, Thurs. | 7:00-10:30 | 6:00 – Dancer Call and Company warm-up 7:00 Performance, Program A |
| Nov. 22nd, Fri. | 7:00-10:30 | 6:00 – Dancer Call and Company warm-up 7:00 Performance, Program B |
| Nov. 23rd, Sat. | 7:00-10:30 | 6:00 – Dancer Call and Company warm-up 7:00 Performance, Program C |
| Nov. 25th, Mon. |
3:00-6:00 |
Initial one-on-one feedback meetings between students choreographers and Faculty. Possible adjudication follow-up meetings after Thanksgiving Break. (No VRDT!!) |
Nov. 27th – Dec. 1st |
Thanksgiving Break
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| Dec. 4th, Wed. | 3:30-6:30 | Photoshoot in the FDFDT. Those not in ballet class should do their own warm-up. |
| Dec. 9th, Mon. | 3:00
TBC |
CEQs
Fall Showings TBC (this is not a VRDT event) |
Dec. 11th, Wed. |
Last day of classes. |
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Dec. 21st-Jan 21st |
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Winter Break |
| Jan. 22nd, Wed. | 3:30-5:30 | First VRDT Rehearsal for Spring Semester |
February 3th – February 7th |
Modfest Production Week
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| February 5th, Wed. | 3:30-6:00 | 3:30-4:00 Company warm-up 4:00 Tech and dress for MODFEST |
| Feb. 7th, Fri. | 6:00-8:30 | 6:00-6:30 Dancer Call and Company warm-up 7:00 Performance |
| Feb. 22nd, Sat. | 11:00-2:00 | Mandatory Final Costume Check day for Bardavon performance. |
Feb. 24th – Mar. 1st |
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Bardavon Production Week: |
| Feb. 24th, Mon. | 4:00-6:00 | Kenyon (Stage if available): 4:00-4:30 – Company warm-up 4:30-6:00 – Studio Run |
| Feb. 25th, Tues. | 5:00 – 5:30 Kenyon Warm Up
5:30 Transportation 6:00-11:00 Tech Day 1 |
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| Feb. 26th, Wed. | 5:00 – 11:00 | 5:00 – 5:30 Kenyon Warm Up
5:30 Transportation 6:00-11:00 Tech Day 2 |
| Feb. 27th, Thurs. | 5:00-11:00 | 5:00-5:30 Kenyon – Warm-Up 5:30 – Transportation leaves Kenyon 6:00-11:00 – Dress Rehearsal 1 |
| Feb. 28th, Fri. | 5:00-10:00 | 5:00-5:30 Kenyon – Warm-Up 5:30 – Transportation leaves Kenyon 6:00-10:00 – Dress Rehearsal 2 (Audience attendance by permission of VRDT Director) |
| Feb. 29th, Sat. | 6:00 | BARDAVON OPERA HOUSE PERFORMANCE 1 6:00-6:30 – Company Warm-Up 6:30 – Transportation leaves Kenyon 7:15 – House Opens 8:00 PERFORMANCE |
| Mar. 1st, Sun. | 1:00 | BARDAVON OPERA HOUSE PERFORMANCE 2 1:00-1:30 – Company Warm-Up 1:30 – Transportation leaves Kenyon 2:15 – House Opens 3:00 PERFORMANCE 5:40-7:00 Strike (crew only) |
| Mon. Mar. 2nd and Wed. March 4th | No VRDT following the Bardavon performances | |
Mar. 6th-22nd |
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Spring Break |
Apr. 13 – 15th |
Showcase Tech Week |
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Monday. April 13th |
4:00-6:30 |
VRDT Showcase Tech/Dress |
Wed. April 15th
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7pm |
VRDT Showcase |
| April 22nd, Wed. | 3:30-6:00 | 4:00-4:15 Evaluations 4:15-6:00 Final Cast Party and Farewell to Seniors |
| Apr. 27th, Mon.
TBC |
3:30-8:00 | Spring Showings Concert 3:30-6:00 Tech 7:00 Performance Not a VRDT event. |
May 5th, Tues. |
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Second Semester Classes End |