AT THE MOVIES 2012 - Behind The Scenes

First Night of Rehearsals for “AP Movies 2012”

Main Topics

• Opening night of choreography and staging rehearsals
• Team roles: choreography, dance, blood effects, set and music cues
• Safety and prop management (basketball, Corvette, exploding couch bit)

Key Information

• Jenna – Choreographer and AV Design admin, leading small-group learning
• Lisa – Starts and stops the music on cue
• Dixon – Warned he might “lose an arm” in the promo gag
• Charlie – Onstage facial reaction noted by director
• Bob – Called to the set to “fix some stuff”
• A designated crew member “in charge of the blood” effect
• Prop note: catching a basketball prevents it from hitting a nearby Corvette

Detailed Summary

The rehearsal kicks off with applause as the cast and crew gather to learn choreography for “AP Movies 2012.” Jenna introduces herself as both choreographer and AV Design administrator, explaining that the team will rehearse in small groups, starting with a large opening number based on a recently chosen picture.

Music cues are managed by Lisa, whose start-and-stop timing sets the pace for the dancers. A performer jokes about being hired solely for his “dancing skills,” demonstrating lighthearted moves while awaiting instructions. Safety concerns surface when another crew member practices catching a basketball to avoid damaging an on-set Corvette.

Special-effects planning includes an arm-loss scene with squirting blood; the crew member responsible suggests using a “baby nose sucker” to simulate the effect, describing the role as “a cool job.” Technical staff spend time “leveling stuff,” while Bob is summoned to make set repairs.

Creative brainstorming covers couch placement for an explosion gag, encouraging dancers to push the couch, hide, and then jump in sync with the blast. Amid scattered greetings of “Hi,” the group notes the large amount of popcorn consumed—framed humorously as one of the “rewards of being a movie star.”

Counting beats in unison—“2 4 5 6 7”—the team celebrates a successful run-through, proclaiming the moment “Success with a capital—”

Action Items / Insights

• Jenna will continue calling names and teaching choreography in small groups.
• Lisa must remain ready to cue music precisely.
• Basketball catcher ensures the Corvette stays undamaged during rehearsal.
• Blood-effects lead to test the “baby nose sucker” for realistic spray.
• Bob to address set fixes as identified during leveling checks.

Conclusion

The first rehearsal night blended structured choreography work with practical problem-solving and playful camaraderie, ending on a confident note of “success.”