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Vachanamrut Bicentennial Celebration, UK & Europe

14 Dec 2019 to 15 Dec 2019

A volunteer introduces the cast and crew to the production

A volunteer introduces the cast and crew to the production

A volunteer sets out the upcoming rehearsal schedule to the cast and crew

A volunteer sets out the upcoming rehearsal schedule to the cast and crew

Swamis deliver words of guidance to the cast and crew

Swamis deliver words of guidance to the cast and crew

The production consisted of a cast and crew of all ages and from centres around the UK

The production consisted of a cast and crew of all ages and from centres around the UK

The main cast are introduced to their roles

The main cast are introduced to their roles

Cast begin the familiarisation phase of rehearsals and are equipped with personalised scripts

Cast begin the familiarisation phase of rehearsals and are equipped with personalised scripts

Cast begin regular acting rehearsals

Cast begin regular acting rehearsals

Cast engage in regular acting rehearsals

Cast engage in regular acting rehearsals

Cast begin regular dance rehearsals

Cast begin regular dance rehearsals

Cast engage in regular dance rehearsals

Cast engage in regular dance rehearsals

Cast and dancers practise the musical numbers together

Cast and dancers practise the musical numbers together

Cast and volunteers begin recording the narration for the production

Cast and volunteers begin recording the narration for the production

An audio volunteer proceeds to the post-production phase of the recordings

An audio volunteer proceeds to the post-production phase of the recordings

An audio volunteer facilitates the recording of individual vocals to be inserted in the musical elements within the production

An audio volunteer facilitates the recording of individual vocals to be inserted in the musical elements within the production

A video-editing volunteer begins to animate artwork created to form backdrops within the production

A video-editing volunteer begins to animate artwork created to form backdrops within the production

Volunteers prepare the production props

Volunteers prepare the production props

Volunteers prepare the production props

Volunteers prepare the production props

Cast and crew assemble to collectively pray before the first dress rehearsal

Cast and crew assemble to collectively pray before the first dress rehearsal

Yogvivek Swami visits the cast and crew before the first dress rehearsal

Yogvivek Swami visits the cast and crew before the first dress rehearsal

Volunteers brief their respective teams in readiness for the dress rehearsal

Volunteers brief their respective teams in readiness for the dress rehearsal

Cast participate in their first dress rehearsal

Cast participate in their first dress rehearsal

Cast participate in their first dress rehearsal

Cast participate in their first dress rehearsal

Volunteers begin the rigging phase of the preparations

Volunteers begin the rigging phase of the preparations

Audio-visual volunteers prepare the LED screens for content

Audio-visual volunteers prepare the LED screens for content

Volunteers engage in the rigging and set-up of the hall

Volunteers engage in the rigging and set-up of the hall

Volunteers engage in the rigging and set-up of the hall

Volunteers engage in the rigging and set-up of the hall

Volunteers prepare the larger production props

Volunteers prepare the larger production props

A volunteer programmes the lighting and special effects for the production

A volunteer programmes the lighting and special effects for the production

Audio-visual volunteers participate in the final rehearsal

Audio-visual volunteers participate in the final rehearsal

Backstage teams outline their individual responsibilities

Backstage teams outline their individual responsibilities

Backstage volunteers rehearse transitions in the final rehearsal

Backstage volunteers rehearse transitions in the final rehearsal

Cast and crew practise manoeuvring moving props during the final rehearsal

Cast and crew practise manoeuvring moving props during the final rehearsal

Cast and crew practise manoeuvring moving props during the final rehearsal

Cast and crew practise manoeuvring moving props during the final rehearsal

Cast and crew practise their respective roles in the final rehearsal

Cast and crew practise their respective roles in the final rehearsal

Volunteers convene after the final rehearsal

Volunteers convene after the final rehearsal

Cast and crew assemble for a final collective prayer before the first show

Cast and crew assemble for a final collective prayer before the first show

Backstage volunteers awaiting their next transition during the show

Backstage volunteers awaiting their next transition during the show

Backstage volunteers clarifying specific roles whilst awaiting their next transition during the show

Backstage volunteers clarifying specific roles whilst awaiting their next transition during the show

Cast and crew prepare for a scene transition during the show

Cast and crew prepare for a scene transition during the show

Volunteers call various show cues during the production

Volunteers call various show cues during the production

A volunteer introduces the cast and crew to the production

A volunteer introduces the cast and crew to the production

A volunteer sets out the upcoming rehearsal schedule to the cast and crew

A volunteer sets out the upcoming rehearsal schedule to the cast and crew

Swamis deliver words of guidance to the cast and crew

Swamis deliver words of guidance to the cast and crew

The production consisted of a cast and crew of all ages and from centres around the UK

The production consisted of a cast and crew of all ages and from centres around the UK

The main cast are introduced to their roles

The main cast are introduced to their roles

Cast begin the familiarisation phase of rehearsals and are equipped with personalised scripts

Cast begin the familiarisation phase of rehearsals and are equipped with personalised scripts

Cast begin regular acting rehearsals

Cast begin regular acting rehearsals

Cast engage in regular acting rehearsals

Cast engage in regular acting rehearsals

Cast begin regular dance rehearsals

Cast begin regular dance rehearsals

Cast engage in regular dance rehearsals

Cast engage in regular dance rehearsals

Cast and dancers practise the musical numbers together

Cast and dancers practise the musical numbers together

Cast and volunteers begin recording the narration for the production

Cast and volunteers begin recording the narration for the production

An audio volunteer proceeds to the post-production phase of the recordings

An audio volunteer proceeds to the post-production phase of the recordings

An audio volunteer facilitates the recording of individual vocals to be inserted in the musical elements within the production

An audio volunteer facilitates the recording of individual vocals to be inserted in the musical elements within the production

A video-editing volunteer begins to animate artwork created to form backdrops within the production

A video-editing volunteer begins to animate artwork created to form backdrops within the production

Volunteers prepare the production props

Volunteers prepare the production props

Volunteers prepare the production props

Volunteers prepare the production props

Cast and crew assemble to collectively pray before the first dress rehearsal

Cast and crew assemble to collectively pray before the first dress rehearsal

Yogvivek Swami visits the cast and crew before the first dress rehearsal

Yogvivek Swami visits the cast and crew before the first dress rehearsal

Volunteers brief their respective teams in readiness for the dress rehearsal

Volunteers brief their respective teams in readiness for the dress rehearsal

Cast participate in their first dress rehearsal

Cast participate in their first dress rehearsal

Cast participate in their first dress rehearsal

Cast participate in their first dress rehearsal

Volunteers begin the rigging phase of the preparations

Volunteers begin the rigging phase of the preparations

Audio-visual volunteers prepare the LED screens for content

Audio-visual volunteers prepare the LED screens for content

Volunteers engage in the rigging and set-up of the hall

Volunteers engage in the rigging and set-up of the hall

Volunteers engage in the rigging and set-up of the hall

Volunteers engage in the rigging and set-up of the hall

Volunteers prepare the larger production props

Volunteers prepare the larger production props

A volunteer programmes the lighting and special effects for the production

A volunteer programmes the lighting and special effects for the production

Audio-visual volunteers participate in the final rehearsal

Audio-visual volunteers participate in the final rehearsal

Backstage teams outline their individual responsibilities

Backstage teams outline their individual responsibilities

Backstage volunteers rehearse transitions in the final rehearsal

Backstage volunteers rehearse transitions in the final rehearsal

Cast and crew practise manoeuvring moving props during the final rehearsal

Cast and crew practise manoeuvring moving props during the final rehearsal

Cast and crew practise manoeuvring moving props during the final rehearsal

Cast and crew practise manoeuvring moving props during the final rehearsal

Cast and crew practise their respective roles in the final rehearsal

Cast and crew practise their respective roles in the final rehearsal

Volunteers convene after the final rehearsal

Volunteers convene after the final rehearsal

Cast and crew assemble for a final collective prayer before the first show

Cast and crew assemble for a final collective prayer before the first show

Backstage volunteers awaiting their next transition during the show

Backstage volunteers awaiting their next transition during the show

Backstage volunteers clarifying specific roles whilst awaiting their next transition during the show

Backstage volunteers clarifying specific roles whilst awaiting their next transition during the show

Cast and crew prepare for a scene transition during the show

Cast and crew prepare for a scene transition during the show

Volunteers call various show cues during the production

Volunteers call various show cues during the production

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