So here is a tip from me to the 150+ of you...
The longer it takes for you to quiet down so that Howard, Linda, and I can do what we are paid to do, there is a greater chance that we won't get through everything that we have planned for a given rehearsal.
What does that mean for you? I'm glad you asked. It means that you might sit around for an entire 3 hour rehearsal and never be used! If that happened to me, I would be a little upset. To avoid this happening, please show up to rehearsals on time, and if you need to talk to your friends during rehearsal, wait until you are no longer in the auditorium. This will ensure that you don't waste three hours of your life for nothing.
In addition, I highly suggest that you bring food and/or homework to rehearsals for the periods of time you are not onstage. Remember, theatre is 15 minutes of performance and 2 hours and 45 minutes waiting for your turn to perform. Please be patient and come prepared!
I'll see y'all tonight!