...well, maybe more than a few. Better sit down, and perhaps grab a cuppa. You're gonna be reading for a while. And please read all the way to the end - Monday's meeting was quite truncated and the only meeting we've had where the full committee was present thus far was the EGM, which doesn't really count. And we have a lotta shit to deal with. First things first: ROCKY HORROR: As of this moment, we have 96 tickets sold, and under Shane's estimates, another 24 covers our costs for the show. Yayness! Conor Farrell has asked me to reserve 5 for him for tomorrow, and many people have told me "ah, sure I'll get one off you tomorrow," the usual shite. For various reasons, the prop shopping was NOT done today, but Jay assures me that he has a handle on it, and will get it done tomorrow. We have about 30 working water pistols - do we need to buy more?? Lemme know what you all think. Soon, so that we can pass the word along to Jay. He will cover what needs to be covered out of his own pocket, and I've told him to keep receipts. Ashley Ridiculousfuckinglongsurname is going with him. Jay is also sorting out the screen and projector for about 5.30 ish, and ASSURES me that he knows exactly how to set it up for the show. The union have asked me if they can use it when we are done, to show horror movies. Given that we probably won't be finished before 11.30, I reckon they'll squeeze in one movie and I can't see it being a problem. I'll be out in the HUB at 10am to sell tickets, sorry about today. I was off in a bloody lecture before I realised that the tickets and money box were locked into my room. Ooops. Even though we didn't start selling until 2pm today, we still sold about 30 tickets. We get in there all day tomorrow and we could flog off our entire allotment. Result! Mind you, I can't stay at the desk all day, so will be looking for help :) There's lots of toilet paper, rice and a big box of slutty costumes in the equipment room. We seperated them from the rest when we tidied the room. We'll need all hands on deck from about 5.30 - 6ish tomorrow. There's a lot of prep work to be done for the RHPS, especially loading the goodie bags. I've asked Jay to have a look for lots of cheap popcorn for tomorrow night too. Eoghan has sorted out a projector and screen for the script, we can keep them overnight, but I would reccommend that we NOT leave them in the Venue. My gaff will do nicely. We need two laptops - we can show the movie on mine, but need another for the script-projector combo. As for rehearsals, here's the deal. About 10 people turned up to Monday night's screening, and a grand total of zero to this afternoon's. But that's fine. It'll be more of a case of the crowd coming in and having a complete laugh than doing an organised RHPS thing. But what the hell. I'm thinking if we sort of lead the way, they'll get the idea, especially with the abuse-hurling... Because it's the Halloween Ball, more people will be wandering in and out of the Venue throughout the night, as opposed to being there specifically for the RHPS. Meh. In terms of needing a ticket, that's a bit of a tricky issue. As of now we have plenty of tickets to spare (to do with as we wish etc), so I'm thinking that we should just give a freebie to committee members (so we all officially have a ticket to the ball) and perhaps Jay too, seeing as he has done so much in John's absence. OTHER STUFF: BROADWAY: Carol Cohen at bestofbroadway.com <http://bestofbroadway.com> has emailed me to say that the Spamalot tix are waiting for us at the box office. She has yet to receive the other two payments though, and is getting a bit impatient. When were they mailed? I figured they would take 5 days, which means if they were mailed last Wednesday, she should have got them today, or tomorrow at the latest. I've been in contact with the Hostel and they have booked 3 x 10 bed dorms for us - it's the only way we are guaranteed not to have to share with complete strangers, but it does mean that there will be 9 girls and 1 bloke in one of the rooms. Who's the lucky fella? Total cost: $3,840, which is going on MY credit card :( SOCS BALL TIX: Shane, you the man on this issue. Charlie asked me to ask you if you had a ticket for him. I don't know if you had already factored in the committee when doing your maths or what, so let us know. Pleeeease! Cheers. BLOODY MUSICAL: I spoke briefly with Lennox today, and she said that the music that they receieved for one version of Alice in Wonderland was bollocks. The music for the other version had to come from the States or something, it was complicated and stuff. It's looking increasingly like Guys and Dolls, which would not necessarily be a bad thing - it's a known show with popular songs. I know that another group are going to be doing it around the same time. Which leaves us with two issues: Are they going to wipe the floor with us on this (and really, do we care?), AND will we even get the rights? DANIEL BEVAN: Wants to meet me re: production team for his show. Also wants to do it in first semester, expects me to pull the Helix outta my ass. I'm trying to convince him to use the Interfaith, but he still needs a production team. Joe M, can I get you to email the production mailing list and see who's interested? DEE JONES: Held auditions on Tuesday for her play "My Mother Said I Never Should" and cast herself and one other girl, leaving two empty spots. She wants more auditions next Tuesday and has already booked a room. I like this girl, she gets off her ass and does things. The show will be in semester 2, at some bloody stage. EQUIPMENT ROOM -- Roibeard O Mhurcu # 54144094 CS2 Class Rep. DCU Drama, Chairman (Chairperson/Chairthing, y'know like, whatever). www.dcudrama.ie <http://www.dcudrama.ie> "Joey, you ever been in a cockpit before? Ever seen a grown man naked? Ever hang around the gymnasium?" "Joey, do you like movies about... Gladiators?" -Capt. Clarence Oveur-