The Tomb of the Mummy

Show DVD now available for Collection

2010-05-06T14:41:00.000+01:00

If you've brought me a blank DVD for the recording of Tomb of the Mummy, then you can now collect them from me in Room 40.

Mr. Harris

Message from Moray Council

2010-03-26T13:47:00.000Z

While we're waiting for the show pics to go up, here is a letter from the Quality Improvement Office for Speyside High School, congratulating the cast and crew of The Tomb of the Mummy.

Rehearsal Images... Loads of 'Em (Part 3)

2010-03-16T20:46:00.003Z

Rehearsal Images... Loads of 'Em (Part 2)

2010-03-16T20:25:00.005Z

Rehearsal Images... Loads of 'Em (Part 1)

2010-03-16T19:18:00.003Z

The First Rehearsal Image

2010-03-15T19:36:00.001Z

Please find the first rehearsal image of The Tomb of the Mummy. More to follow, each day this week.

Cast Photo

2010-03-05T07:07:00.001Z

Here is the cast (minus Leah and Priscilla, who we'll get into the next cast photo)

Final Poster

2010-03-03T09:44:00.010Z

Here is the final poster design - there will be variants going up by various artists, but this is the main promotional image.

I'd like to thank all of the artists who have been handing is designs. We've gone with this design as the main image because of lack of time, but we will still use your images as alternate designes to advertise the play.

By Jojo

Directors Notes; 27th February 2009

2010-02-28T17:14:00.002Z

All in all, a Brilliant day!
The first third was great - very few prompts, and everyone seems to be on top form. Same goes for the last third! The middle third needs a bit of work, with regards to line learning etc. but the bottom line is this;

I'm really pleased with where we're at. That doesn't mean that any of us can sit back and rest on our laurels, we've got a tough two weeks ahead of us, but it's also going to be a really fun two weeks. I can - for the first time - see the play in my mind's eye and it looks pretty good!

Some general notes for all;
VOLUME - Practice your Diaphragm breathing to get the volume our of your voices.
DICTION - Don't forget, there are 21 consonants in the English Language!
PACE - Not speed! Don't rush your lines, just don't leave gaps BETWEEN the lines.

I'm really looking forward to the next three (Agh!) rehearsals, and of course, the actual show!

Mr. Harris

Tomorrow - Part 2

2010-02-26T13:40:00.000Z

A bit earlier than I thought, but... We're on for tomorrow!
The school is otherwise closed, so it may look closed when you get there, but I assure you - unless you hear it directly from me, then we're rehearsing.

Please could you leave me a comment with your name to let me know you've read this, and pass this info on to as many other people as you can.

Thanks,
Mr. Harris

Tomorrow - Part 1

2010-02-26T11:56:00.001Z

As far as I can tell, it should be safe enough to get to School tomorrow for the rehearsal.

9 - 12 = Community Lounge, Principals
12 - 3 = Auditorium, Whole Cast (plus any crew who can make it)

Please check back here this evening - I am going to check all available weather information so Mr. Morrison, Stan and I can make an informed decision whether or not to go ahead.

It seems we're being struck with the Curse of the Mummy

I'll post again at 6pm this evening.

Mr. Harris

UPDATED 9th FEB - Rescheduled Saturday Rehearsal

2010-02-02T10:48:00.000Z

The Satruday Rehearsal will be on Saturday 27th February.

This means that we have three consecutive weekends of Rehearsals (the Sunday rehearsals start the following week). This should give us a good feeling of momentum running into Show Week, and will give us plenty of chance for run throughs with the Full Cast.

Any problems, please let me know before Wednesday 17th February.

Many thanks,
Mr. Harris

Cancellation!!

2010-01-30T08:32:00.001Z

Hi Everyone,

I think we're victims of the Mummy's curse - we just don't seem to catch a break with the weather!

Due to the snow and very icy roads, this Saturday's rehearsal (30th Jan 2010) has been cancelled. Sorry for the short notice.

Keep checking the blog and the noticeboard outside Room 40 for an updated rehearsal schedule.

Dr Fraser (on behalf of Mr Harris) - who is sitting in a lay-by near Rothes trying to phone everyone.

Extra Rehearsal

2010-01-13T13:36:00.000Z

There will be an additional rehearsal on SATURDAY 30th JANUARY to catch up on lost time because of weather, Christmas parties, etc.

Timetable for the day is as follows;
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS - 9am - 3pm
WHOLE CAST - 12pm - 3pm

If you cannot make this rehearsal, please let me know by the end of Friday this week.

Thank you,
Mr. Harris

Revised Rehearsal Schedule

2010-01-11T08:49:00.000Z

Here is the new rehearsal Schedule (it is now up outside Room 40.)
Please check it and if there are any glaring errors or mistakes, let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Mr. Harris

UPDATE: Click here for a clearer copy.

13.01.10 Scenes 11 & 12
Mary, Stuart, Sophie, Emma, Gillian, Isla, Georgina, Andrew, Yasmin, Leah, Maggie, Robyn, Joy, Amy, Matthew, Michael,

20.01.10 Scenes 7-12
Full Cast

27.01.10 Scenes 13 & 14
Mary, Stuart, Georgina, Andrew, Robyn, Joy, Gillian, Emma, Isla, Yasmin, Leah, Sophie, Maggie, Michael, Matthew,

03.02.10 Scenes 15
Frankie, Connan, Lindsay, Michael, Rachel,

10.02.10 Scenes 16 & 17
Sophie, Michael, Yasmin, Mary, Maggie, Leah, Stuart, Gillian, Emma, Andrew, Matthew, Isla, Joy, Robyn, Amy, Georgina,

17.02.10 Scenes 13 – 17
Full Cast

24.02.10 Scenes 18, 19 & 20
Sophie, Leah, Maggie, Mary, Yasmin, Matthew, Stuart, Hannah, Gillian, Emma, Isla, Katherine, Charlotte

03.03.10 Scenes 18, 19 & 20
Full Cast

07.03.10 Full Rehearsal
SUNDAY – Full Cast & Crew

10.03.10 TBC
Full Cast

14.03.10 DRESS REHEARSAL
SUNDAY – Full Cast & Crew

16.03.10 TBC
Tuesday: Full Cast & Crew

17.03.10 TBC
Full Cast & Crew

18.03.10 PERFORMANCE Full Cast & Crew
19.03.10 PERFORMANCE Full Cast & Crew

Auditions.

2009-10-08T08:37:00.000+01:00

Big thanks to everyone who auditioned, the quality of the work was outstanding. I was especially impressed by the first years, who showed a fantastic level of talent and made me feel very positive about the cast as well as the casts of future school plays.

Once casting has been completed, the cast list will be posted onto this blog, and then it will be posted to the drama noticeboard. In the interest of anonymity, only second initials will be used, i.e. John S. instead of John Smith. If there are any queries once the cast list is up, post a comment and I'll reply a.s.a.p.

I'm very excited about getting started now!

Thanks,
Mr. Harris

Dare you enter...

2009-06-30T09:29:00.001+01:00

... The Tomb of the Mummy?

An Adventure 3,700 Years in the Making

Easter 2010