I'm not sure how many people will see this but...
Emails were sent out last night with the video links. We didn't think we'd reach the download limits but apparently everyone decided to download at once and Isaac's Dropbox account is now locked. He's working on unlocking it but it will probably not happen until Monday. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience.
Please feel free to share copies of the video with grandparents, etc... but please do so by sending them on a flash drive, etc... Not by sharing the link. That will help each family get their copy in a timely manner. If you have already shared the link with other family members, please ask them not to use it and arrange another way to get them a copy of the video.
If I have any other updates, I'll email them tonight. So sorry!
Friday, May 17, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Thank you! And photos!
Hi everyone!
Thank you so much for an amazing show! I am still struggling to express what's in my heart, but know that I loved every moment of the process. There was something extra special about this group that I am holding very dear!
I know some families are dealing with the post show sadness already so I wanted to share some photos Nichole Murphey took -- maybe it will help to look and think of the fun memories! (I was going to wait to share with the video info but that may take a little while still.)
Here's the link: http://littlemermaidjrgilroy.shutterfly.com/
You will be asked for a password. The password is ocean.
Once you're in, you can look around, upload, order, etc... If you are a shutterfly member, you can also add your photos to share if you'd like!
Thank you again! And I'll be in touch once the recordings of the show are ready!
Thank you so much for an amazing show! I am still struggling to express what's in my heart, but know that I loved every moment of the process. There was something extra special about this group that I am holding very dear!
I know some families are dealing with the post show sadness already so I wanted to share some photos Nichole Murphey took -- maybe it will help to look and think of the fun memories! (I was going to wait to share with the video info but that may take a little while still.)
Here's the link: http://littlemermaidjrgilroy.shutterfly.com/
You will be asked for a password. The password is ocean.
Once you're in, you can look around, upload, order, etc... If you are a shutterfly member, you can also add your photos to share if you'd like!
Thank you again! And I'll be in touch once the recordings of the show are ready!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
This week.
Thank you all for a beautiful opening weekend! It was such an incredible team effort and I couldn't be happier with the outcome of the show! A few things you should know...
There are a lot of outstanding TBD tickets. We've had so many email orders and walk up ticket purchases this weekend, I think it would be wise to reserve TBD tickets rather than counting on them being available the day of. So if you know when you are using yours, please shoot an email to MermaidTickets@yahoo.com.
The Sea Cast was recorded this weekend (Thank you Mark Dahm!). It will also be recorded next week for the Sand Cast. These recordings will be available to all families for downloading sometime after the show.
No rehearsal Wednesday (it was TBD). We'll be fine without it, but please be on time Friday because I will want to review a few things to refresh memories before we start the show.
As much as I hate to think about the show closing, it's coming and we can still use your help! Immediately following the show, we will need to break down/clean up the theater. If you are able to stay and help or if you have a truck and some muscles you would be willing to use to move set pieces back into storage, it would be much appreciated. It goes pretty quickly when everyone works together! Please let me know (if you haven't already) if you are planning to be there! (Remember, if you're reading this in your email, don't reply -- send the email to Michelle@PushArtsAndFitness.com) Your help is also welcome for set up (immediately following the closing show) and/or clean up for the cast party at the Senior Center!
Same schedule this week as last week:
Friday - 5:30 Call | 7:00 Show - Sand Cast
Saturday - 2:00 Call | 3:00 Show - Sand Cast
6:00 Call | 7:00 Show - Sea Cast
Sunday - 2:00 Call | 3:00 Show - Sea Cast
Set Strike - Break Down & Clean up the Theater
Cast Party - Celebrate a Great Show!
There are a lot of outstanding TBD tickets. We've had so many email orders and walk up ticket purchases this weekend, I think it would be wise to reserve TBD tickets rather than counting on them being available the day of. So if you know when you are using yours, please shoot an email to MermaidTickets@yahoo.com.
The Sea Cast was recorded this weekend (Thank you Mark Dahm!). It will also be recorded next week for the Sand Cast. These recordings will be available to all families for downloading sometime after the show.
No rehearsal Wednesday (it was TBD). We'll be fine without it, but please be on time Friday because I will want to review a few things to refresh memories before we start the show.
As much as I hate to think about the show closing, it's coming and we can still use your help! Immediately following the show, we will need to break down/clean up the theater. If you are able to stay and help or if you have a truck and some muscles you would be willing to use to move set pieces back into storage, it would be much appreciated. It goes pretty quickly when everyone works together! Please let me know (if you haven't already) if you are planning to be there! (Remember, if you're reading this in your email, don't reply -- send the email to Michelle@PushArtsAndFitness.com) Your help is also welcome for set up (immediately following the closing show) and/or clean up for the cast party at the Senior Center!
Same schedule this week as last week:
Friday - 5:30 Call | 7:00 Show - Sand Cast
Saturday - 2:00 Call | 3:00 Show - Sand Cast
6:00 Call | 7:00 Show - Sea Cast
Sunday - 2:00 Call | 3:00 Show - Sea Cast
Set Strike - Break Down & Clean up the Theater
Cast Party - Celebrate a Great Show!
Thursday, April 4, 2013
OPENING!!!
Last update before show time!!!
I feel very blessed to have spent my birthday with such a beautiful group of people, doing something I love. Thank you!! I am also feeling very excited for opening tomorrow! I am completely confident that we are going to have a great opening weekend! Thank you for all your hard work and support!
There are still tickets available for this weekend. Tickets may still be reserved by emailing MermaidTickets@yahoo.com or we'll have them available at the Box Office until we run out.
See you soon!
Michelle
I feel very blessed to have spent my birthday with such a beautiful group of people, doing something I love. Thank you!! I am also feeling very excited for opening tomorrow! I am completely confident that we are going to have a great opening weekend! Thank you for all your hard work and support!
There are still tickets available for this weekend. Tickets may still be reserved by emailing MermaidTickets@yahoo.com or we'll have them available at the Box Office until we run out.
See you soon!
Michelle
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Photos and Video
Dear Parents,
I forgot to put signs up last night! Please be aware of the following rules regarding photos and video for the remaining rehearsals and all performances:
1. Photos are fine, but only without flash!
2. No video! We have some license restrictions and the recreation department and I will be the ones to feel the consequences if they're broken. If you took some video last night, please please please don't post it anywhere on the internet. Keep it within your household and we'll be fine.
A video will be filmed of each cast and will be available for your family to download after the show, so please just wait patiently for that. Thank you!!
I forgot to put signs up last night! Please be aware of the following rules regarding photos and video for the remaining rehearsals and all performances:
1. Photos are fine, but only without flash!
2. No video! We have some license restrictions and the recreation department and I will be the ones to feel the consequences if they're broken. If you took some video last night, please please please don't post it anywhere on the internet. Keep it within your household and we'll be fine.
A video will be filmed of each cast and will be available for your family to download after the show, so please just wait patiently for that. Thank you!!
Monday, April 1, 2013
Tech Dress Rehearsal Info & Make Up Info
If you have the handout from Thursday's rehearsal, all the info in this post is on the handout!
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TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Gilroy High School Theater - 750 W. 10th Street, Gilroy - The school is on the corner of 10th St. and Princevalle St. To find the theater, turn on Princevalle then in the first driveway on the right. The theater is the first building on your right as you drive into the parking lot.
Rehearsals - April 1, 2, 3, 4 - Mon/Wed/Thur from 4:30-7:30 and Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30
* Shooting to end at 7:30. Please be patient if we need to go a little over! *
Performances - April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 - Fridays: 5:30 Call & 7:00 Show, Saturdays: 2:00/6:00 Calls & 3:00/7:00 Shows and Sundays: 2:00 Call & 3:00 Show
1. ARRIVING AND DEPARTING:
Please arrive through the lobby and have your child sit in the first rows of the audience chamber until they are given further instructions. (For shows, actors should enter through the back stage door.)
I will do my best not to end late, but please be flexible if we need an extra 15 or so minutes. If we are still working when you arrive, please quietly wait in the lobby or back rows of the audience chamber until we are done. If you would like to talk with the other parents, please do so very quietly in the lobby or outside.
Sign out sheets will be in the lobby. Please be sure to sign out anyone you are driving home. (For shows, there will not be sign out sheets.)
2. FOOD AND DRINKS:
Food and drink are not allowed in the theater or backstage.
Please bring a water bottle and labeled bag dinner (or snack if they eat dinner before they come -- dinner before rehearsal on Tuesday would be VERY helpful!). There will be a designated area for food in the lobby. Dinners/snacks will only be accessible during designated food breaks.
Please do not send sodas or other high sugar drinks (it makes the rest of our rehearsal very crazy).
3. COSTUMES
SHOES WORN IN THE SHOW SHOULD BE WORN ALL WEEK.
Costumes will only be worn April 3rd and 4th with the following exceptions:
Ariel may practice quick changes if needed
Sea Chorus and Sea Creatures with bulky costume pieces may practice with them also (Clams, Starfish, etc...)
Please have your child arrive in their costume.
All costume accessories (crowns gloves, hats, etc...) and any other supplies should be brought to the theater in a small box or laundry basket to avoid accidentally damaging or dropping a piece.
All costume pieces should be labeled inside with the actor’s name.
Garment bags, laundry baskets, and boxes used for transporting costumes should also be labeled.
Costume boxes/baskets may be left in the dressing room with the exception of the weekdays between shows (April 8th-11th)
Actors should never eat in their costumes. Please send a change of clothes for their food break or a coverup of some sort (one of dad’s old button up shirts, etc...)
4. HAIR:
Costume sheets should list hair information. If you are missing this information, please let Michelle know.
Hair should be done before arriving at the theater unless you have made other arrangements with Michelle (unfortunately we don’t have enough dressing room and mirror space for 63 actors, and parents who aren’t fingerprinted can’t be with the actors).
Please use gel and/or hairspray to secure “wispies.”
Please send a hairbrush or comb in case touch ups are needed.
5. STAGE MAKE-UP GUIDELINES (YES, THIS APPLIES TO BOYS TOO!):
Please apply make-up at home unless you have made other arrangements with Michelle (unfortunately we don’t have enough dressing room and mirror space for 63 actors, and parents who aren’t fingerprinted can’t be with the actors).
For health reasons sharing of make-up is not permitted. Students need their own “make-up kit”! Inexpensive brands are just fine. Be sure to mark items with performer’s name and keep together in a box or bag that they bring to the theater for touch-ups.
1) Begin with a clean, dry face. Have make-up remover nearby, in case of mistakes.
2) Apply a base/foundation that matches performer’s skin color. Be sure to apply all the way up to the hairline and blend down the neck.
3) Apply a natural color blush from under the cheekbones, across the cheekbones, up toward the ear. Remember this is stage make-up that will be somewhat washed out under the bright theatrical lighting so apply extra.
4) Using earth tones, apply eye shadow darkest on the lid and fading as you blend up toward the eyebrow (PLEASE NO BLUES, GREENS, etc... unless specifically requested on your costume sheet--Mersisters, Princesses, Sea Creatures and Sea Chorus may use a color that coordinates with their costume as long as they do not play another part).
5) Apply black or brown eyeliner, (pencil and liquid are both fine.) Begin applying at the inside corner of eye for the top lid, and the center of the bottom lid. Do not bring out further than the length of your eyebrow. Color eyebrows a bit with a brown pencil as needed -- required if you are blonde!
Apply black or dark brown mascara to both the top and bottom lashes.
Blonde or light brown eyebrows should be filled in with a darker pencil.
8) Apply a natural color lipstick (unless specifically requested on your costume sheet).
9) Use a very light dusting of plain cornstarch based baby powder or loose non-talc cosmetic powder over the entire face to “hold” the make-up. Be sure the performer holds their breath before applying!
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TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Gilroy High School Theater - 750 W. 10th Street, Gilroy - The school is on the corner of 10th St. and Princevalle St. To find the theater, turn on Princevalle then in the first driveway on the right. The theater is the first building on your right as you drive into the parking lot.
Rehearsals - April 1, 2, 3, 4 - Mon/Wed/Thur from 4:30-7:30 and Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30
* Shooting to end at 7:30. Please be patient if we need to go a little over! *
Performances - April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 - Fridays: 5:30 Call & 7:00 Show, Saturdays: 2:00/6:00 Calls & 3:00/7:00 Shows and Sundays: 2:00 Call & 3:00 Show
1. ARRIVING AND DEPARTING:
Please arrive through the lobby and have your child sit in the first rows of the audience chamber until they are given further instructions. (For shows, actors should enter through the back stage door.)
I will do my best not to end late, but please be flexible if we need an extra 15 or so minutes. If we are still working when you arrive, please quietly wait in the lobby or back rows of the audience chamber until we are done. If you would like to talk with the other parents, please do so very quietly in the lobby or outside.
Sign out sheets will be in the lobby. Please be sure to sign out anyone you are driving home. (For shows, there will not be sign out sheets.)
2. FOOD AND DRINKS:
Food and drink are not allowed in the theater or backstage.
Please bring a water bottle and labeled bag dinner (or snack if they eat dinner before they come -- dinner before rehearsal on Tuesday would be VERY helpful!). There will be a designated area for food in the lobby. Dinners/snacks will only be accessible during designated food breaks.
Please do not send sodas or other high sugar drinks (it makes the rest of our rehearsal very crazy).
3. COSTUMES
SHOES WORN IN THE SHOW SHOULD BE WORN ALL WEEK.
Costumes will only be worn April 3rd and 4th with the following exceptions:
Ariel may practice quick changes if needed
Sea Chorus and Sea Creatures with bulky costume pieces may practice with them also (Clams, Starfish, etc...)
Please have your child arrive in their costume.
All costume accessories (crowns gloves, hats, etc...) and any other supplies should be brought to the theater in a small box or laundry basket to avoid accidentally damaging or dropping a piece.
All costume pieces should be labeled inside with the actor’s name.
Garment bags, laundry baskets, and boxes used for transporting costumes should also be labeled.
Costume boxes/baskets may be left in the dressing room with the exception of the weekdays between shows (April 8th-11th)
Actors should never eat in their costumes. Please send a change of clothes for their food break or a coverup of some sort (one of dad’s old button up shirts, etc...)
4. HAIR:
Costume sheets should list hair information. If you are missing this information, please let Michelle know.
Hair should be done before arriving at the theater unless you have made other arrangements with Michelle (unfortunately we don’t have enough dressing room and mirror space for 63 actors, and parents who aren’t fingerprinted can’t be with the actors).
Please use gel and/or hairspray to secure “wispies.”
Please send a hairbrush or comb in case touch ups are needed.
5. STAGE MAKE-UP GUIDELINES (YES, THIS APPLIES TO BOYS TOO!):
Please apply make-up at home unless you have made other arrangements with Michelle (unfortunately we don’t have enough dressing room and mirror space for 63 actors, and parents who aren’t fingerprinted can’t be with the actors).
For health reasons sharing of make-up is not permitted. Students need their own “make-up kit”! Inexpensive brands are just fine. Be sure to mark items with performer’s name and keep together in a box or bag that they bring to the theater for touch-ups.
1) Begin with a clean, dry face. Have make-up remover nearby, in case of mistakes.
2) Apply a base/foundation that matches performer’s skin color. Be sure to apply all the way up to the hairline and blend down the neck.
3) Apply a natural color blush from under the cheekbones, across the cheekbones, up toward the ear. Remember this is stage make-up that will be somewhat washed out under the bright theatrical lighting so apply extra.
4) Using earth tones, apply eye shadow darkest on the lid and fading as you blend up toward the eyebrow (PLEASE NO BLUES, GREENS, etc... unless specifically requested on your costume sheet--Mersisters, Princesses, Sea Creatures and Sea Chorus may use a color that coordinates with their costume as long as they do not play another part).
5) Apply black or brown eyeliner, (pencil and liquid are both fine.) Begin applying at the inside corner of eye for the top lid, and the center of the bottom lid. Do not bring out further than the length of your eyebrow. Color eyebrows a bit with a brown pencil as needed -- required if you are blonde!
Apply black or dark brown mascara to both the top and bottom lashes.
Blonde or light brown eyebrows should be filled in with a darker pencil.
8) Apply a natural color lipstick (unless specifically requested on your costume sheet).
9) Use a very light dusting of plain cornstarch based baby powder or loose non-talc cosmetic powder over the entire face to “hold” the make-up. Be sure the performer holds their breath before applying!
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Rehearsal& Performance Schedule (week of 4/1)
Thursday's rehearsal was great and made me very excited for moving into the theater and for show time! Thank you for all your hard work and support! (A BIG Thank You to everyone who helped today!)
Please review the rehearsal information that was passed out on Thursday (If you don't have it, I can email it to you or I'll get it posted soon.)
Monday, April 1 - 4:30-7:30*
Tuesday, April 2 - 5:30-7:30*
Wednesday, April 3 - 4:30-7:30*
Thursday, April 4 - 4:30-7:30*
Friday, April 5 - 5:30 Call (cast arrival time) & 7:00 Show
Saturday, April 6 - 2:00 Call & 3:00 Show AND 6:00 Call & 7:00 Show
Sunday, April 7 - 2:00 Call & 3:00 Show (I think this show time said 7:00 on the handout. oops!)
* Shooting for this end time. Please be flexible if we need to go a little over.
Please review the rehearsal information that was passed out on Thursday (If you don't have it, I can email it to you or I'll get it posted soon.)
Monday, April 1 - 4:30-7:30*
Tuesday, April 2 - 5:30-7:30*
Wednesday, April 3 - 4:30-7:30*
Thursday, April 4 - 4:30-7:30*
Friday, April 5 - 5:30 Call (cast arrival time) & 7:00 Show
Saturday, April 6 - 2:00 Call & 3:00 Show AND 6:00 Call & 7:00 Show
Sunday, April 7 - 2:00 Call & 3:00 Show (I think this show time said 7:00 on the handout. oops!)
* Shooting for this end time. Please be flexible if we need to go a little over.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Parent Volunteers
We still have some areas that could use some help! If you haven't signed up to fulfill your parent volunteer commitment or if you'd like to help in an additional area, here's where we can still use help...
1. Theater and Sets - Please contact Michelle to help
3/28 - Thursday theater clean up &/or possible stage painting - 8pm-9:30pm
3/30 - Saturday load in, set construction & set dressing - 8am-???
3/31 - Possibly painting the stage 7pm-9:30pm
4/14 - Set strike (break down the sets & lobby displays, clean up, pack up) - immediately following the show
2. Cast Party - The cast party will the the evening of 4/14. Please contact Julie Miller (or Michelle if you don't have her contact info) if you would like to help in this area. There will be a meeting on April 1st at 7pm in the GHS lobby -- please let Julie know if you will be attending or if you can't attend but would still like to help.
3.
Supervision - We still have some slots open for supervision during
shows if you have been fingerprinted with the City. Let me know if
you'd like to know what days are available.
Reminder: If you are reading this in your email, do not respond to the email, but email Michelle@PushArtsAndFitness.com instead.
THANK YOU!!
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Rehearsal Schedule (week of 3/25)
We are getting so close to opening! If you are planning on helping with set construction/set dressing, I'll be sending out info by Monday at the very latest. If you want to help but don't hear anything from me, shoot me an email -- maybe I don't have you on the list or don't have your email correctly.
If you haven't committed to a volunteer area yet, now is the time! If you are not fingerprinted, we can use you to set up or tear down or to help with the Cast Party.
This is our last week of rehearsals before moving into the theater! I am shooting to stick to the listed end times but please be patient/flexible if we need to take a little extra time. Please note that Tuesday's start time is later than the rest.
Monday, March 25th - Senior Center
4:30-5:15 - Sea Chorus Only
5:15-7:00 - ALL CAST
Tuesday, March 26th - Senior Center
5:30-7:00 - ALL CAST
Wednesday, March 27th - Senior Center (bio sheets are due - bring it or email it!)
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST
Thursday, March 28th - Senior Center
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST
Friday, March 29th - No rehearsal
Saturday, March 30th - Load In / Set Construction / Set Dressing
No actors or other children without prior approval. Thank you!
If you haven't committed to a volunteer area yet, now is the time! If you are not fingerprinted, we can use you to set up or tear down or to help with the Cast Party.
This is our last week of rehearsals before moving into the theater! I am shooting to stick to the listed end times but please be patient/flexible if we need to take a little extra time. Please note that Tuesday's start time is later than the rest.
Monday, March 25th - Senior Center
4:30-5:15 - Sea Chorus Only
5:15-7:00 - ALL CAST
Tuesday, March 26th - Senior Center
5:30-7:00 - ALL CAST
Wednesday, March 27th - Senior Center (bio sheets are due - bring it or email it!)
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST
Thursday, March 28th - Senior Center
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST
Friday, March 29th - No rehearsal
Saturday, March 30th - Load In / Set Construction / Set Dressing
No actors or other children without prior approval. Thank you!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Corrected Schedule and Some Notes
Hi everyone! Three quick things today...
#1 - Thank you so much for your time at the costume parade last night. It took much longer than I expected (didn't factor in the higher number of actors OR that many actors have multiple costumes), but I appreciate your patience so much and LOVED seeing your hard work! I think this is the least amount of notes I've needed to give, so thank you for following the guidelines so well! The costumes are going to look great together on stage!
#2 - All ticket packets are ready. I tried to hand some out last night that hadn't been picked up yet but it quickly got too busy and I still have many that need to be signed out. Please pick those up this week. Also, I wasn't very clear with the "TBD" orders. Slips that state that a TBD order has been made are included in your packets. These are not actual tickets, just a note to say how to reserve specific dates once dates are decided on.
#3 - I accidentally listed the wrong rehearsal time for Friday! It is 5:30-7:30 like usual. So sorry for the typo!
#1 - Thank you so much for your time at the costume parade last night. It took much longer than I expected (didn't factor in the higher number of actors OR that many actors have multiple costumes), but I appreciate your patience so much and LOVED seeing your hard work! I think this is the least amount of notes I've needed to give, so thank you for following the guidelines so well! The costumes are going to look great together on stage!
#2 - All ticket packets are ready. I tried to hand some out last night that hadn't been picked up yet but it quickly got too busy and I still have many that need to be signed out. Please pick those up this week. Also, I wasn't very clear with the "TBD" orders. Slips that state that a TBD order has been made are included in your packets. These are not actual tickets, just a note to say how to reserve specific dates once dates are decided on.
#3 - I accidentally listed the wrong rehearsal time for Friday! It is 5:30-7:30 like usual. So sorry for the typo!
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Rehearsal Schedule (week of 3/18)
Hi everyone! We made it almost through the show Saturday, putting all the puzzle pieces into their correct order! I never know what to expect on that first day of putting the show back together after doing all the pieces separately -- sometimes it's great, and sometimes everything falls apart and has to be rebuilt. BUT Saturday was a good start and I'm feeling confident already that this is going to be a good show.
Since we are at the point in the process where things are moving slowly and actors will not always be used during the time they are at rehearsal, this is a good time to come with something quiet to do during the waiting times -- homework, a book, paper and crayons, etc...
Here's the schedule for this week...
Monday, March 18th - ALL CAST COSTUME PARADE - 6:30-7:30 - Senior Center
A parent should also come. Please click here for more info if you haven't already looked it over!
Wednesday, March 20th - Willey House
4:45-5:30 - Ursula, Triton
Poor Unfortunate Souls (Reprise)
OFF BOOK -- bring scripts to review between scenes but we won't be using them during songs/scenes.
Thursday, March 21st - Senior Center
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST
Work through show
Friday, March 22nd - Senior Center
5:30-7:30 - ALL CAST
Work through show
Saturday, March 23rd - Senior Center
9:30-11:30 - ALL CAST
Work through show
***PLEASE MAKE A NOTE ON YOUR PHYSICAL SCHEDULES -- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27th WE WILL REHEARSE AT THE SENIOR CENTER (was TBD based on space availability)***
Since we are at the point in the process where things are moving slowly and actors will not always be used during the time they are at rehearsal, this is a good time to come with something quiet to do during the waiting times -- homework, a book, paper and crayons, etc...
Here's the schedule for this week...
Monday, March 18th - ALL CAST COSTUME PARADE - 6:30-7:30 - Senior Center
A parent should also come. Please click here for more info if you haven't already looked it over!
Wednesday, March 20th - Willey House
4:45-5:30 - Ursula, Triton
Poor Unfortunate Souls (Reprise)
OFF BOOK -- bring scripts to review between scenes but we won't be using them during songs/scenes.
Thursday, March 21st - Senior Center
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST
Work through show
Friday, March 22nd - Senior Center
5:30-7:30 - ALL CAST
Work through show
Saturday, March 23rd - Senior Center
9:30-11:30 - ALL CAST
Work through show
***PLEASE MAKE A NOTE ON YOUR PHYSICAL SCHEDULES -- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27th WE WILL REHEARSE AT THE SENIOR CENTER (was TBD based on space availability)***
Thursday, March 14, 2013
FRIDAY - LAST MINUTE CHANGE
Last minute change:
Friday 6:30-7:30 -- I will only need Scuttle and the Gulls. Sea Chorus can come if they'd like. Sea Creatures, Sebastian and Flounder are not needed anymore.
Thank you!
Friday 6:30-7:30 -- I will only need Scuttle and the Gulls. Sea Chorus can come if they'd like. Sea Creatures, Sebastian and Flounder are not needed anymore.
Thank you!
Sweatshirt/Tshirt Orders
This doesn't apply to everyone, but for those of you who ordered sweatshirts or tshirts, it seems that there was a glitch with the online orders. Please fill out a form at rehearsal tonight and give it to me (if you are not going to be there tonight or if you see this a little late, please send me your info and I'll get it on a form and passed on). I believe some orders were received but not all -- a physical form will ensure that everyone who ordered gets what they wanted.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Costume Parade - Monday, March 18th!
Just a reminder that the Costume Parade will be Monday, March 18th at 6:30pm.
This is just under a week away so please let me know if you have any questions about your costume(s)!
We will meet in the Main Hall (larger room) of the Senior Center. If everyone is on time and attentive, we should be done within an hour. Please be on time so your group does not have to wait for you!
Unless specifically excused, please be there even if I have already seen your costume. A costume may be approved on its own, but sometimes small changes are needed so it will look better with the group as a whole -- a scarf, ribbon, etc...
Here's how the costume parade will work:
1. Actors AND a parent or guardian should attend.
2. Actors should arrive in costume. (If you have more than one costume, please see below for more info.)
3. Actors should find the rest of their group (Sea Creatures, Sailors, Chefs, etc...)
4. I will then look at each groups' costumes and give notes (examples: everything is great, please change the purple socks to black socks, please add a colored scarf, etc...)
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If you have more than one costume, please follow these instructions:
Ariel & Mersisters-- please come in your Mermaid costume and bring your dresses
Carlotta -- please come in your Carlotta costume and bring your Sailor Costume
Chefs -- please come in your chef costume and bring your Sea Creature/Sailor Costume/Grimsby/Pilot costume (Megan, come dressed as Chef Louis and bring your other chef costume)
Gulls -- please come in your gull costume and bring your Sailor Costume (Sierra & Rachel, please come dressed as Scuttle with anything different and bring your other gull costume)
Sea Chorus & Flotsam & Jetsam - please come in your Sea Chorus/Flotsam/Jetsam costume & bring your Tentacle pieces
This is just under a week away so please let me know if you have any questions about your costume(s)!
We will meet in the Main Hall (larger room) of the Senior Center. If everyone is on time and attentive, we should be done within an hour. Please be on time so your group does not have to wait for you!
Unless specifically excused, please be there even if I have already seen your costume. A costume may be approved on its own, but sometimes small changes are needed so it will look better with the group as a whole -- a scarf, ribbon, etc...
Here's how the costume parade will work:
1. Actors AND a parent or guardian should attend.
2. Actors should arrive in costume. (If you have more than one costume, please see below for more info.)
3. Actors should find the rest of their group (Sea Creatures, Sailors, Chefs, etc...)
4. I will then look at each groups' costumes and give notes (examples: everything is great, please change the purple socks to black socks, please add a colored scarf, etc...)
** ** ** ** **
If you have more than one costume, please follow these instructions:
Ariel & Mersisters-- please come in your Mermaid costume and bring your dresses
Carlotta -- please come in your Carlotta costume and bring your Sailor Costume
Chefs -- please come in your chef costume and bring your Sea Creature/Sailor Costume/Grimsby/Pilot costume (Megan, come dressed as Chef Louis and bring your other chef costume)
Gulls -- please come in your gull costume and bring your Sailor Costume (Sierra & Rachel, please come dressed as Scuttle with anything different and bring your other gull costume)
Sea Chorus & Flotsam & Jetsam - please come in your Sea Chorus/Flotsam/Jetsam costume & bring your Tentacle pieces
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Rehearsal Schedule (week of 3/11)
We're getting so close to show time! A couple little things...
1. Please sign up to volunteer if you haven't already! This show is a community effort and it won't happen without lots of helping hands. (If you haven't been contacted about how to sign up for an area, please let me know - michelle@pushartsandfitness.com) We are especially low on backstage help right now.
2. Monday is the absolute last day to order a t-shirt/sweatshirt if you want it before the show. CLICK HERE and scroll down to #4 for more info.
3. Thank you for turning in your ticket packets. They will be turned back to you at the next rehearsals. Because they will include tickets that should be treated as cash, you will need to sign them out.
4. The costume parade is right around the corner. Please be sure to refer to your costume guidelines!
Here's the schedule...
Wednesday, March 13th
4:30-5:30 - Sea Chorus/Tentacles (was scheduled until 6pm)
Blocking: p. 97-100
5:30-6:30 - Sea Chorus (was scheduled until 7pm)
Working on more of the details, music, movement, etc...
Thursday, March 14th
4:30-5:30 - Eric, Grimsby, Pilot, Sebastian
Blocking: The Storm
5:30-7:00 - ALL CAST
Review/Catch Up
Friday, March 15th
5:30-6:30 - Grimsby, Princesses, Eric, (Ariel - your choice)
6:30-7:30 - Sebastian, Sea Creatures, Flounder, Sea Chorus, All Gulls
Finish/Review Under the Sea & Kiss the Girl
Saturday, March 16th
9:30-12:30 - ALL CAST
1. Please sign up to volunteer if you haven't already! This show is a community effort and it won't happen without lots of helping hands. (If you haven't been contacted about how to sign up for an area, please let me know - michelle@pushartsandfitness.com) We are especially low on backstage help right now.
2. Monday is the absolute last day to order a t-shirt/sweatshirt if you want it before the show. CLICK HERE and scroll down to #4 for more info.
3. Thank you for turning in your ticket packets. They will be turned back to you at the next rehearsals. Because they will include tickets that should be treated as cash, you will need to sign them out.
4. The costume parade is right around the corner. Please be sure to refer to your costume guidelines!
Here's the schedule...
Wednesday, March 13th
4:30-5:30 - Sea Chorus/Tentacles (was scheduled until 6pm)
Blocking: p. 97-100
5:30-6:30 - Sea Chorus (was scheduled until 7pm)
Working on more of the details, music, movement, etc...
Thursday, March 14th
4:30-5:30 - Eric, Grimsby, Pilot, Sebastian
Blocking: The Storm
5:30-7:00 - ALL CAST
Review/Catch Up
Friday, March 15th
5:30-6:30 - Grimsby, Princesses, Eric, (Ariel - your choice)
6:30-7:30 - Sebastian, Sea Creatures, Flounder, Sea Chorus, All Gulls
Finish/Review Under the Sea & Kiss the Girl
Saturday, March 16th
9:30-12:30 - ALL CAST
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Rehearsal Schedule (week of 3/4)
We had another great week of rehearsals -- I'm starting to get excited about how all the pieces are going to come together. Ticket packets are due by the end of next week -- how did that happen!? AND the costume parade is right around the corner. If you need help sewing or altering, let me know -- I have some contacts I can pass on to you. If you have any questions, please let me know (the sooner the better)!
Wednesday, March 6 - Willey House (Was TBD on Schedule)
4:30-5:15 - Chef Louis
Choreography: Les Poissons
5:15-6:45 - All Gulls, Sea Chorus
Choreography: Human Stuff
Thursday, March 7 - Senior Center
4:30-6:00 - Pilot, Sailors, Prince Eric, Grimsby, Ariel - your choice
Choreography: Fathoms Below
6:00-7:00 - Mersisters & Flounder (CHANGE!)
Choreography: She's In Love
This 6:00-7:00 slot has been changed from the original schedule. The Sea Chorus will now work on Wednesday, March 13th from 6:00-7:00.
Friday, March 8 - Senior Center
5:30-7:00 - Prince Eric, Ariel
Choreography: One Step Closer
Saturday, March 9 - Senior Center
9:30-12:00 - Sebastian, Sea Creatures, Flounder, Sea Chorus, All Gulls (Gulls only need to stay until 10:30)
Choreography: Under the Sea & Kiss the Girl
Wednesday, March 6 - Willey House (Was TBD on Schedule)
4:30-5:15 - Chef Louis
Choreography: Les Poissons
5:15-6:45 - All Gulls, Sea Chorus
Choreography: Human Stuff
Thursday, March 7 - Senior Center
4:30-6:00 - Pilot, Sailors, Prince Eric, Grimsby, Ariel - your choice
Choreography: Fathoms Below
6:00-7:00 - Mersisters & Flounder (CHANGE!)
Choreography: She's In Love
This 6:00-7:00 slot has been changed from the original schedule. The Sea Chorus will now work on Wednesday, March 13th from 6:00-7:00.
Friday, March 8 - Senior Center
5:30-7:00 - Prince Eric, Ariel
Choreography: One Step Closer
Saturday, March 9 - Senior Center
9:30-12:00 - Sebastian, Sea Creatures, Flounder, Sea Chorus, All Gulls (Gulls only need to stay until 10:30)
Choreography: Under the Sea & Kiss the Girl
Friday, March 1, 2013
Out of Character | The Costume as Art
I forgot I wanted to share this event with all of you! It's tomorrow (Saturday) at the Gilroy Center for the Arts and is open to all ages -- free admission too! Dress up if you'd like and enjoy checking out some great costumes!
It's March?!
Happy March everyone! How did that happen? We are now just about a month away from show time and this month is going to fly!
Here are some important dates to be aware of...
Wednesday, March 6 - Ticket packages are due! Each family is responsible for selling 20 tickets at $8 each. If someone doesn't know what day they want to come, they may pay for a "TBD" ticket and decide on a specific show later. (Right now March 6th is a TBD rehearsal, so you'll get a little "grace period" -- just bring the package in to any rehearsal the 7th-9th!)
Monday, March 18 - Costume parade! This is our time to see all the costumes as a whole and to make sure everything will look good together on stage. A parent and an actor should attend together.
Thursday March 21 - Off Book. This means we're done using scripts in rehearsal. It is definitely okay to still bring scripts to review between scenes, etc... But we will not be using them when working in a scene or song.
Saturday, March 30 - Move in to the theater & set construction. Parent volunteers will start working on the lobby, sets, etc... (Actors with prior approval only please.)
The show's going to be here before we know it! Thank you for all your involvement so far!
Here are some important dates to be aware of...
Wednesday, March 6 - Ticket packages are due! Each family is responsible for selling 20 tickets at $8 each. If someone doesn't know what day they want to come, they may pay for a "TBD" ticket and decide on a specific show later. (Right now March 6th is a TBD rehearsal, so you'll get a little "grace period" -- just bring the package in to any rehearsal the 7th-9th!)
Monday, March 18 - Costume parade! This is our time to see all the costumes as a whole and to make sure everything will look good together on stage. A parent and an actor should attend together.
Thursday March 21 - Off Book. This means we're done using scripts in rehearsal. It is definitely okay to still bring scripts to review between scenes, etc... But we will not be using them when working in a scene or song.
Saturday, March 30 - Move in to the theater & set construction. Parent volunteers will start working on the lobby, sets, etc... (Actors with prior approval only please.)
The show's going to be here before we know it! Thank you for all your involvement so far!
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Rehearsal Schedule (week of 2/25)
I hope everyone had a great break! If you were thinking of ordering a t-shirt or sweatshirt, the "submit" button on the online order form is now working, so feel free to fill out the form and submit it online rather than bringing a printed form in to me to pass on.
Here's the schedule for this week!
Wednesday, February 27th - Willey House
4:30-5:00 - Eric, Grimsby, Ariel, Flounder, Scuttle
5:00-5:30 - Ursula
5:30-6:30 - add Flotsam and Jetsam
6:30-7:00 - Sea Chorus
Thursday, February 28th - Senior Center
4:30-6:00 - Chef Louis, Chefs, Sea Chorus
6:00-7:00 - Ariel
Friday, March 1 - Senior Center (Will need a finger printed parent for this rehearsal)
5:30-7:30 - All Cast
Saturday, March 2 - Senior Center
9:30-10:30 - Mersisters
11:00-12:00 - add Flounder (slight change -- I wanted Flounder at 10:30 on the schedule)
Here's the schedule for this week!
Wednesday, February 27th - Willey House
4:30-5:00 - Eric, Grimsby, Ariel, Flounder, Scuttle
5:00-5:30 - Ursula
5:30-6:30 - add Flotsam and Jetsam
6:30-7:00 - Sea Chorus
Thursday, February 28th - Senior Center
4:30-6:00 - Chef Louis, Chefs, Sea Chorus
6:00-7:00 - Ariel
Friday, March 1 - Senior Center (Will need a finger printed parent for this rehearsal)
5:30-7:30 - All Cast
Saturday, March 2 - Senior Center
9:30-10:30 - Mersisters
11:00-12:00 - add Flounder (slight change -- I wanted Flounder at 10:30 on the schedule)
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Jazz Shoes, Facebook, Flyers and Sweatshirts!
I hope you are enjoying your week off with your kiddos! A few things to cover...
1. I heard from a parent that Payless has a lot of jazz shoes in right now. If you're not planning on using them for dance classes in the future, that could be a great place to pick them up. (I'm not sure about the quality to give a recommendation to use them for dance classes, but they'd be fine for the show!)
2. To help with your ticket sales, a Facebook Event has been created so you can invite your friends. It has all of the cast details, dates, etc... So CLICK HERE and invite family, friends, coworkers, neighbors... you get the idea!
3. Here's our official flyer if you'd like to email it to family and friends. You should be able to right click and save this one. Feel free to email me if that doesn't work and I'll send you the file.
4. One of our great theater moms set up sweatshirts/tshirts with a gal she knows. They're great (I know because I'm spoiled and have one already -- thanks ladies!), and you're welcome to order one if you'd like! All you have to do is fill out the form HERE, including your size, whether you want a sweatshirt ($35) or t-shirt ($20), and what you'd like on the back in the "Special Instructions" box, then click submit! She'll then shoot you an invoice and you can pay via PayPal. We'll also have printed forms near the sign out sheet at rehearsals if you'd like to fill one out there and give it to me. Here are some photos to help you decide if you'd like to order!
That's all for now! I'll be in touch late this week or over the weekend about all the lovely volunteer opportunities coming up as we are getting closer to show time!
1. I heard from a parent that Payless has a lot of jazz shoes in right now. If you're not planning on using them for dance classes in the future, that could be a great place to pick them up. (I'm not sure about the quality to give a recommendation to use them for dance classes, but they'd be fine for the show!)
2. To help with your ticket sales, a Facebook Event has been created so you can invite your friends. It has all of the cast details, dates, etc... So CLICK HERE and invite family, friends, coworkers, neighbors... you get the idea!
3. Here's our official flyer if you'd like to email it to family and friends. You should be able to right click and save this one. Feel free to email me if that doesn't work and I'll send you the file.
That's all for now! I'll be in touch late this week or over the weekend about all the lovely volunteer opportunities coming up as we are getting closer to show time!
Monday, February 18, 2013
Costume Sheets
Costume Sheets were emailed today (make up info will be sent out closer to the show). Please let me know right away if you did not receive your costume sheet(s)!
The costume parade is just one month away -- this will be my chance to look over all the costumes together, see if there are any slight changes that need to be made to make the picture look good as a whole, etc...
If you would like to purchase dance shoes, feel free to buy them anywhere. I like to shop through Discount Dance Supply as I have never had a problem with them and feel they are reasonably priced (www.DiscountDance.com). Do make sure you read their size guidelines before ordering -- dance shoes are usually sized differently than street shoes.
If you haven’t already used it for another show, discount code TP34617 maybe be used for a 10% discount on one purchase. If they ask the name of the studio, it is Tippy Toe Arts. If they ask for the teacher name, it’s Michelle Serrano.
Please feel free to ask questions -- the sooner the better!
The costume parade is just one month away -- this will be my chance to look over all the costumes together, see if there are any slight changes that need to be made to make the picture look good as a whole, etc...
If you would like to purchase dance shoes, feel free to buy them anywhere. I like to shop through Discount Dance Supply as I have never had a problem with them and feel they are reasonably priced (www.DiscountDance.com). Do make sure you read their size guidelines before ordering -- dance shoes are usually sized differently than street shoes.
If you haven’t already used it for another show, discount code TP34617 maybe be used for a 10% discount on one purchase. If they ask the name of the studio, it is Tippy Toe Arts. If they ask for the teacher name, it’s Michelle Serrano.
Please feel free to ask questions -- the sooner the better!
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Rehearsal Schedule (week of 2/18)
No rehearsals this week! It's an free week since tech/dress week will interfere with Spring Break. If anyone wants to work on their character, lines, songs, etc... I'm scheduling appointments during normal rehearsal times. Email me if you're interested.
Keep your eyes out for costume sheets. They'll be out Monday at the latest (thank you for your patience!!).
Keep your eyes out for costume sheets. They'll be out Monday at the latest (thank you for your patience!!).
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Ticket Packets, Schedule, Fingerprinting, etc...
Tickets and Schedules!
Last night ticket packets and schedules were distributed to those at rehearsal. They will be distributed at each rehearsal. If you child is not going to be at rehearsal this week, please stop by during a rehearsal time for yours or we can arrange a time to get it to you next week.
Please note that there is a big mistake on the back side of the ticket order sheet. Unfortunately I was working off the "Aristocats Kids" order sheet and I somehow left a bar that has Purple and Orange cast performance dates and another bar with prices that reflect $7 tickets. I apologize for this -- it does not apply to our show. Please refer to the Sand and Sea cast performance dates and the prices reflecting $8 tickets on the front of the sheet.
In case you remember the initial info/agreements, they stated that ticket prices would be $9 each. Please note that the tickets you sell prior to March 6th will be $8 each. After that, all other pre-orders and tickets at the door will be $9.
Fingerprinting!
If you filled out a volunteer application to be fingerprinted, your packet has been mailed and you should have received it by this point. Please let me know if you have not and I will look into that for you. A few of you have already made your appointment and been cleared -- thank you if you have already been in and taken care of that! Please be sure to work on finding an appointment time if you haven't already.
Remember, you MUST have been fingerprinted for the City of Gilroy to help in any context with the actors (supervision, backstage, etc...).
Next week we're off, but I'm available to work with individuals/small groups if anyone wants to schedule a time!
Last night ticket packets and schedules were distributed to those at rehearsal. They will be distributed at each rehearsal. If you child is not going to be at rehearsal this week, please stop by during a rehearsal time for yours or we can arrange a time to get it to you next week.
Please note that there is a big mistake on the back side of the ticket order sheet. Unfortunately I was working off the "Aristocats Kids" order sheet and I somehow left a bar that has Purple and Orange cast performance dates and another bar with prices that reflect $7 tickets. I apologize for this -- it does not apply to our show. Please refer to the Sand and Sea cast performance dates and the prices reflecting $8 tickets on the front of the sheet.
In case you remember the initial info/agreements, they stated that ticket prices would be $9 each. Please note that the tickets you sell prior to March 6th will be $8 each. After that, all other pre-orders and tickets at the door will be $9.
Fingerprinting!
If you filled out a volunteer application to be fingerprinted, your packet has been mailed and you should have received it by this point. Please let me know if you have not and I will look into that for you. A few of you have already made your appointment and been cleared -- thank you if you have already been in and taken care of that! Please be sure to work on finding an appointment time if you haven't already.
Remember, you MUST have been fingerprinted for the City of Gilroy to help in any context with the actors (supervision, backstage, etc...).
Next week we're off, but I'm available to work with individuals/small groups if anyone wants to schedule a time!
Friday, February 8, 2013
Notes and Rehearsal Schedule (weeks of 2/11 & 2/18)
Rehearsals are going well so far -- thank you for your work and involvement up to this point!
A few notes:
SCRIPTS & CDs have been distributed to those at rehearsal this week. These are for each actor/family to keep. Replacements will need to be shipped from New York and there will be time and a fee involved so please keep track of them.
SCHEDULES are ready to go and copies will be distributed next week. If you need one before then, please send an email to Michelle@PushArtsAndFitness.com. (If you are reading this in your email, don't reply to it -- I'll never see it!)
TICKET PACKETS are ready to go and sadly, I didn't even realize I forgot to bring them to rehearsal tonight until I started writing this paragraph and realized they're still sitting here in a nice, neat pile. If you would like to start selling tickets right away, please contact me and I will arrange a time this weekend to get you your packet. Feel free to pick up your packet before or after any rehearsal time next week (even if you/your child is not scheduled). The return date for the ticket packets is March 6th, so just under a month away -- it will be here quick!
Wednesday, February 13th - Willey House
4:30-5:15 - King Triton, Sebastian, Ariel, Flounder, (Seahorse - your choice)
Blocking
5:15-6:00 - Jetsam, Flotsam, Ursula, Sebastian, Ariel, King Triton
Blocking
6:00-7:00 - Flounder, Ariel, Scuttle, Sebastian, Carlotta, Ariel, Grimsby, Eric, Triton
Blocking **CHANGED: was originally 2/14**
Thursday, February 14th - Senior Center
4:30-5:00 - Pilot
Character & Music
5:00-5:45 - All Chefs
Music: Les Poissons
5:45-7:00 - Sebastian, Sea Creatures, Sea Chorus, All Gulls, Flounder
Music: Kiss the Girl
Friday, February 15th - Willey House
5:30-6:45 - Mersisters/Princesses
Music: The Contest, She's In Love, Daughters of Triton
Wednesday, February 20th-Saturday, February 23rd
No rehearsal this week. Normal rehearsal times may be used for those wishing to practice.
Please talk to Michelle if you would like to work on any of your parts during the break!
ONE LAST NOTE: We have some cast members in other local shows that opened this weekend -- Sweeny Todd (Christopher High School) and Big (South Valley Civic Theater)! Support them if you can. Please see below for feedback regarding appropriate ages:
Sweeny Todd (non musical version) - Probobably over 12 years old depending on the kid. There's a lot of blood...I think there are 6-7 deaths. There were some 8-10 years olds at the preview who loved it. (It does have some humor too.)
Big, the Musical - Should be okay for all ages. There are some innuendos which should go over young heads.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!
A few notes:
SCRIPTS & CDs have been distributed to those at rehearsal this week. These are for each actor/family to keep. Replacements will need to be shipped from New York and there will be time and a fee involved so please keep track of them.
SCHEDULES are ready to go and copies will be distributed next week. If you need one before then, please send an email to Michelle@PushArtsAndFitness.com. (If you are reading this in your email, don't reply to it -- I'll never see it!)
TICKET PACKETS are ready to go and sadly, I didn't even realize I forgot to bring them to rehearsal tonight until I started writing this paragraph and realized they're still sitting here in a nice, neat pile. If you would like to start selling tickets right away, please contact me and I will arrange a time this weekend to get you your packet. Feel free to pick up your packet before or after any rehearsal time next week (even if you/your child is not scheduled). The return date for the ticket packets is March 6th, so just under a month away -- it will be here quick!
Wednesday, February 13th - Willey House
4:30-5:15 - King Triton, Sebastian, Ariel, Flounder, (Seahorse - your choice)
Blocking
5:15-6:00 - Jetsam, Flotsam, Ursula, Sebastian, Ariel, King Triton
Blocking
6:00-7:00 - Flounder, Ariel, Scuttle, Sebastian, Carlotta, Ariel, Grimsby, Eric, Triton
Blocking **CHANGED: was originally 2/14**
Thursday, February 14th - Senior Center
4:30-5:00 - Pilot
Character & Music
5:00-5:45 - All Chefs
Music: Les Poissons
5:45-7:00 - Sebastian, Sea Creatures, Sea Chorus, All Gulls, Flounder
Music: Kiss the Girl
Friday, February 15th - Willey House
5:30-6:45 - Mersisters/Princesses
Music: The Contest, She's In Love, Daughters of Triton
Wednesday, February 20th-Saturday, February 23rd
No rehearsal this week. Normal rehearsal times may be used for those wishing to practice.
Please talk to Michelle if you would like to work on any of your parts during the break!
ONE LAST NOTE: We have some cast members in other local shows that opened this weekend -- Sweeny Todd (Christopher High School) and Big (South Valley Civic Theater)! Support them if you can. Please see below for feedback regarding appropriate ages:
Sweeny Todd (non musical version) - Probobably over 12 years old depending on the kid. There's a lot of blood...I think there are 6-7 deaths. There were some 8-10 years olds at the preview who loved it. (It does have some humor too.)
Big, the Musical - Should be okay for all ages. There are some innuendos which should go over young heads.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Rehearsal Schedule (week of 2/4)
Wedneday, February 6th
4:30-5:00 - King Triton
Character & Music
5:00-5:30 - Scuttle
Character & Music
5:30-6:30 - All Gulls
Music Rehearsal: Human Stuff
6:30-7:00 - TBD
We will probably not be using this rehearsal time.
If that changes, the actor(s) needed will be contacted.
Thursday, February 7th
4:30-5:30 - Ursula, Flotsam & Jetsam
Character & Music
5:30-7:00 - Sebastian, Sea Creatures, Sea Chorus, All Gulls, Flounder
Music Rehearsal: Kiss the Girl
Friday, February 8th
CHANGE: This rehearsal will be held in the Wheeler Dance Room (250 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy). It's right down the street from the Senior Center. Enter on the side of the building that faces the Library.
5:30-7:30 - ALL CAST
Sing Through Full Script & Review Music as Needed
(We need a finger printed parent to help with this rehearsal. Please let Michelle know if you would be willing to help.)
4:30-5:00 - King Triton
Character & Music
5:00-5:30 - Scuttle
Character & Music
5:30-6:30 - All Gulls
Music Rehearsal: Human Stuff
6:30-7:00 - TBD
We will probably not be using this rehearsal time.
If that changes, the actor(s) needed will be contacted.
Thursday, February 7th
4:30-5:30 - Ursula, Flotsam & Jetsam
Character & Music
5:30-7:00 - Sebastian, Sea Creatures, Sea Chorus, All Gulls, Flounder
Music Rehearsal: Kiss the Girl
Friday, February 8th
CHANGE: This rehearsal will be held in the Wheeler Dance Room (250 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy). It's right down the street from the Senior Center. Enter on the side of the building that faces the Library.
5:30-7:30 - ALL CAST
Sing Through Full Script & Review Music as Needed
(We need a finger printed parent to help with this rehearsal. Please let Michelle know if you would be willing to help.)
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Recording Divices and Sea Creatures
Last night we had our first music rehearsal for our Sea Creatures! Talk about some tough harmonies! If any of your little ones were discouraged, please encourage them for me -- it's a hard section for young singers for sure, and they were patient and tried hard -- that's a big deal to me! I'm thinking of changing my plan for the song we worked on, but either way, please let me know if your family has access to a portable recording device of any kind that could be used for recording harmonies and practicing at home. (This goes for everyone -- not just Sea Creatures). This could be anything from an iTouch to an cassette recorder you used when you were in choir/theater (don't worry -- I'll teach your kiddos what a cassette is. *ha*). The rehearsal CDs are en route and will help with melodies but will be hard to pick up harmonies with.
I talked to the Sea Creatures about their characters last night. They will have some freedom to work on deciding what Sea Creatures they would like to be. I will be sending costume guidelines out as soon as possible (hopefully next weekend at the latest!), so please don't get too set on anything yet, but do feel free to start tossing around ideas!
That's all for now!
I talked to the Sea Creatures about their characters last night. They will have some freedom to work on deciding what Sea Creatures they would like to be. I will be sending costume guidelines out as soon as possible (hopefully next weekend at the latest!), so please don't get too set on anything yet, but do feel free to start tossing around ideas!
That's all for now!
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Rehearsal Schedule (week of 1/28)
We had a great first couple rehearsals this week and I'm looking forward to our next rehearsals!
Schedules for the next few weeks and revised cast lists were distributed on Friday. Scripts and rehearsal CDs are still on their way but will be distributed as soon as possible! The rest of the schedule should be ready sometime next week.
I've been receiving a few questions about whether or not an actor is expected at rehearsal if a conflict listed but they are still listed on the rehearsal schedule during that conflict. The answer? No, they are not. While I try very hard to accommodate everyone's schedules, it just isn't possible. I create the schedule in a way that works the best overall, but if there's a conflict that was expressed during the audition/registration process, it will be considered an excused absence and there will be time to make up what was learned. (I feel like that paragraph is a little hard to understand -- bottom line: if a conflict was listed on the form from the orientation meeting, the actor is excused from that rehearsal.)
With that said, here is the schedule for next week! Don't forget that Wednesdays are at the Willey House (140 5th Street, Gilroy)! See you soon!
Wednesday, January 30th - Willey House (140 5th Street, Gilroy)
4:30-5:15 - Ariel
Character & Music
5:15-5:45 - Flounder
Character & Music
5:45-7:00 - Sebastian, Sea Creatures, Seahorse, Flounder, Sea Chorus
Music Rehearsal: Under the Sea
Thursday, January 31st - Senior Center
4:30-5:15 - Mersisters, Princesses
Music Rehearsal: Daughters of Triton, The Contest
5:15-6:00 - Mersisters, (Flounder - your choice)
Music Rehearsal: She's In Love
6:00-7:00 - Pilot, Sailors, Prince Eric, Grimsby
Music Rehearsal: Fathoms Below
Friday, February 1st - Senior Center
5:30-6:00 - Chef Louis
Character & Music
6:00-7:00 - All Chefs
Music Rehearsal: Les Poissons
7:00-7:30 - Prince Eric
Character & Music
Schedules for the next few weeks and revised cast lists were distributed on Friday. Scripts and rehearsal CDs are still on their way but will be distributed as soon as possible! The rest of the schedule should be ready sometime next week.
I've been receiving a few questions about whether or not an actor is expected at rehearsal if a conflict listed but they are still listed on the rehearsal schedule during that conflict. The answer? No, they are not. While I try very hard to accommodate everyone's schedules, it just isn't possible. I create the schedule in a way that works the best overall, but if there's a conflict that was expressed during the audition/registration process, it will be considered an excused absence and there will be time to make up what was learned. (I feel like that paragraph is a little hard to understand -- bottom line: if a conflict was listed on the form from the orientation meeting, the actor is excused from that rehearsal.)
With that said, here is the schedule for next week! Don't forget that Wednesdays are at the Willey House (140 5th Street, Gilroy)! See you soon!
Wednesday, January 30th - Willey House (140 5th Street, Gilroy)
4:30-5:15 - Ariel
Character & Music
5:15-5:45 - Flounder
Character & Music
5:45-7:00 - Sebastian, Sea Creatures, Seahorse, Flounder, Sea Chorus
Music Rehearsal: Under the Sea
Thursday, January 31st - Senior Center
4:30-5:15 - Mersisters, Princesses
Music Rehearsal: Daughters of Triton, The Contest
5:15-6:00 - Mersisters, (Flounder - your choice)
Music Rehearsal: She's In Love
6:00-7:00 - Pilot, Sailors, Prince Eric, Grimsby
Music Rehearsal: Fathoms Below
Friday, February 1st - Senior Center
5:30-6:00 - Chef Louis
Character & Music
6:00-7:00 - All Chefs
Music Rehearsal: Les Poissons
7:00-7:30 - Prince Eric
Character & Music
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Rehearsal Schedule Update!
Looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday! Just a little reminder along with a slight change* to this week's schedule:
Thursday
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST (Read/sing through)
Friday
5:30-7:00 - ALL CAST (Music Rehearsal: Part of Your World (Finale), Under the Sea (Bows)
*7:00-7:30 - SEBASTIAN (Character & Music)
Thursday
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST (Read/sing through)
Friday
5:30-7:00 - ALL CAST (Music Rehearsal: Part of Your World (Finale), Under the Sea (Bows)
*7:00-7:30 - SEBASTIAN (Character & Music)
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
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[update]
As soon as our meeting ended I received some questions that reminded me I forgot to talk about a few things! ACK!
#1 - DOUBLE CASTING
I am planning on having all young actors involved in both casts. If you/your child was double cast and but only wants to participate in one role, please let me know by Thursday or Friday's rehearsal.
#2 - MULTIPLE PARTS
Somewhat on the same note, if you have been cast as two parts and only wish to play one, please also let me know by Thursday or Friday's rehearsal.
#3 - SCHEDULE
The rehearsal schedule will be done ASAP. It's a bigger puzzle than the cast list so I'm not completely certain when I will be done, but my goal is to have January and February completed by the first rehearsal and March completed the following week.
Our first rehearsal is THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 and will be for ALL CAST (4:30-7:00pm).
The second rehearsal is FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013 and will also be for ALL CAST (5:30-7:30).
[update]
As soon as our meeting ended I received some questions that reminded me I forgot to talk about a few things! ACK!
#1 - DOUBLE CASTING
I am planning on having all young actors involved in both casts. If you/your child was double cast and but only wants to participate in one role, please let me know by Thursday or Friday's rehearsal.
#2 - MULTIPLE PARTS
Somewhat on the same note, if you have been cast as two parts and only wish to play one, please also let me know by Thursday or Friday's rehearsal.
#3 - SCHEDULE
The rehearsal schedule will be done ASAP. It's a bigger puzzle than the cast list so I'm not completely certain when I will be done, but my goal is to have January and February completed by the first rehearsal and March completed the following week.
Our first rehearsal is THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 and will be for ALL CAST (4:30-7:00pm).
The second rehearsal is FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013 and will also be for ALL CAST (5:30-7:30).
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