Twelfth Night - Week of March 17

Word is that rehearsals are going well and that the actors are amazing!

At the bottom of this email please find the rehearsal schedule for the next two weeks.  Kacey will assign scenes as much as possible but will have to make adjustments as rehearsals progress.  Even if your actor is not called to rehearsal, it does not mean that he/she has nothing to do.  Actors need to memorize their lines and do whatever "homework" Kacey has assigned.

Thanks to all who have returned the contract/contact/volunteer forms and the activity fee.  If you have not yet returned the required material, please do so as soon as possible.  I will be contacting volunteers about their "jobs".  Think of them as fun activities.

I was hoping that someone would be willing to be my co-producer.  This is my last show as producer so it would be great to have someone learn the ropes.  This has been the most rewarding experience of my "career" and just so you know, I had no theater background.  I had never been in a show at any level.  I got involved because my daughter was involved and there was a need.  I am good at sending emails, which is really the only requirement.  Well that and a willingness to be part of something big and wonderful!  Two people could do the job with me!  Contact me if you are even slightly considering it and we will talk.  Also consider if you know someone who, maybe doesn't have an actor in the show, but would like to be involved in this type of group.  Without a producer, the program will cease to exist. 

FYI, Kim Takla has already committed to produce next fall's musical.  

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Monday, March 17th
  ACT 1 SC 5: Audrey, Noah, Halia, Tess, Camille, Ella, Mia, Kate, Taylor

Tuesday, March 18th  ACT 2 SC 2: Julia, Izzy
 ACT 2 SC 3: Zach, Natalie, Lindsay, Taylor, Noah, Halia, Izzy!
Wednesday, March 19th
  ACT 2 SC 4: Tristan, Tess, Finn, Joshua, Aiden, Noah
  Also called: Ruby
Thursday, March 20th
  All Cast Called
Monday March 24th - March 28th: Spring Break!

 Have all of your lines memorized by the time rehearsals start again after Spring Break!

12th Night Cast LIst

Casting is the most difficult task that a director must do.  The casting for Twelfth Night was made harder by the fact there were so many talented and enthusiastic actors auditioning for a small cast that has limited opportunity for multiple casting.  Please know that you are a valued actor even if your name does not appear on the cast list.  Also know that there are many more shows to come and we look forward to seeing you at future auditions.  

Rehearsals for next two weeks for the entire cast are Monday - Thursday 3:45 - 6 pm in room 138.  More detailed information will be given to you at Monday's rehearsal.

Cast List:

Orsino - Tristan Muresan
Olivia - Camillle Barron / Ruby Mullins-Keating
Viola - Tess Ferryman / Julia Rees
Sebastian - Tucker Litch
Sir Toby - Zachary Goldsmith
Sir Andrew - Natalie Rader
Malvolio - Izzy Levy / Kate Weeks
Maria - Audrey Walker / Lindsay Kurtz
Fabian - Taylor Balow
Feste - Noah Clark
Fool - Halia Baillie
Antonio - Johnathan Cordisco
Clown/Singer and Ensemble - Emma McGrane / Sophia Modica
Valentine and Ensemble - Joshua Snisky
Curio and Ensemble - Finn Lawless
1st Officer and Ensemble - Lilli Hammond
Attendant to Lady Olivia and Ensemble - Mia Dalton / Ella Jeffreys
Lord and Ensemble - Aidan Childs
Captain and Ensemble - Xela Shawn

12th Night Callback List for Thursday February 27

Below is the callback list for Thursday.  Please keep in mind that if you are not on the callback list, it does NOT mean that you are not in the cast.  Also, if you are on the callback list, it does not mean that you are in the cast.  A callback is a second chance for the direct to see actors in order to make appropriate casting decisions.  Callbacks are from 3:45-6 pm in the choir room, room 138.

Good luck to all and watch this space for the cast list on Friday!

Halia Baillie
Julia Rees
Tess Ferryman
Noah Clark
Natalie Rader
Taylor Balow
Tucker Litch
Johnathan Cordisco
Zachary Goldsmith
Lindsay Kurtz
Shane Hegarty
Audrey Walker
Camillle Barron
Ruby Mullins-Keating

12 Night Callback List for Wednesday, February 26

Wow, auditions were fantastic!  It was great to see so many faces, both boys and girls and both new and returning cast members.  Thank you to all for your hard work and dedication.

Below is the callback list for Wednesday.  Please keep in mind that if you are not on the callback list, it does NOT mean that you are not in the cast.  Also, if you are on the callback list, it does not mean that you are in the cast.  A callback is a second chance for the direct to see actors in order to make appropriate casting decisions.  Callbacks are from 3:45-6 pm in the choir room, room 138.

Good luck to all and watch this space for further callbacks on Thursday!

Wednesday: 
Johnathan Cordisco
Lilly Hammond
Emma McGrane
Camillle Barron
Mia Yerton
Sophia Modica
Joshua Shisky 
Finn Lawless
Kate Weeks
Izzy Levy
Tucker Litch
Ruby Mullins-Keating 
Natalie Rader
Audrey Walker
Xela Shawn
Zachary Goldsmith
Noah Clark
Mia Dalton
Julia Rees
Taylor Balow 
Ella Jeffreys
Shane Hegarty
Tess Ferryman 
Lindsay Kurtz
Tristan Muresan
Haliea Baillie 
Aidan Childs 

Little Mermaid Week of December 16

Great shows Friday and Saturday!  Nothing but positive comments!  All the hard work pays off!  We had two of the biggest audiences I have seen at a performance!  

Rehearsal - There is no rehearsal Monday.  Tuesday is a "pick up" rehearsal from 3:45-6 pm.  This is a regular rehearsal, not a dress rehearsal.  

Shows - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, same process as last Friday.  Be prepared for a small audience on Wednesday.

Strike - Dec 21 is strike from 9:45 am -1 pm.  This is when we get to clean up, take down and put away everything that we have used.  Each actor must be accompanied by an adult who will help with the heavier stuff and keep the kids on task.  You must attend strike in order to attend the cast party.

Cast party - Dec 21 from 6:30-10 pm at the Copper Monkey restaurant, which is part of Laserport.  You can play laser tag but the cost of doing so will not be included in the fee.  I will be giving the restaurant a final headcount on Monday.  Cost is $15/person.  Make check out to West Sylvan MS.  I need all payments before the cast party.  I will accept checks at strike but no later.  It is too busy at the party to keep track of checks.  Thank you for you assistance with this.  You can leave your check at the box office when you attend a performance.

Little Mermaid Week of Nov 25 - Dec 2

We are on the home stretch! 

Tickets can be purchased on line at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/513160

Rehearsals  - There is no rehearsal until the Monday we return to school from the Thanksgiving break.  All the cast is called for all the remaining rehearsals.  There is only one week of rehearsal left before show week!!  There is rehearsal Monday Dec 2 -  Thursday Dec 5 usual time.  Actors must have all of their costumes pieces at rehearsal this week.  Dress rehearsals are Monday Dec 9 Tuesday Dec 10 Wednesday Dec 11 until 8 pm.  Students need to arrange their own meal, dinner break at 6.  The musicians, sound and lights will be at dress rehearsals so it will be the first time that the entire show comes together.  Make sure you actor gets lots of rest and good nutrition during the break because the dress rehearsal schedule is arduous. 

Front of the House stuff - The chairs of the box office, concessions, dressing room and dinner for show nights will be contacting you asking for your help during show nights.  Please respond promptly.  The shows are great because we all work together in support of our kids.  They have put in an amazing amount of hours on the stage and we are charged with the task of making the front of the house just as successful. FYI the concession stand is open starting at 5:30.  Pizza will be served as well as other treats.  Roses and messages for the cast and crew, Sea Notes, will be for sale as well.   Any 8th grader who wants to volunteer on show nights can earn community service hours.

Show Night Dinners - A big thank you to Darlene Halperin for taking charge of feeding anyone around on show nights.  This averages about 70 people each night!!  She is planning dinners for the 4 evening shows and will be sending out an electronic sign up sheet asking us to contribute to the dinner.  Please help any way you can!  Darlene is making sure that there are gluten free options available!  If you have any other dietary restriction then please bring food that meets your needs.

Show nights - students are to report to the dressing room and get into costume and make up.  Cast members need to bring their own basic makeup such as foundation, blusher and eye liner/mascara.  Even the boys need makeup as the set lights make faces look pale. Putting make up in a ziploc bag with your name on it works well.  Crew members are to set up chairs.  Crew members need to be dressed all in black.  Each cast and crew member will be allowed to reserve 4  seats only!   There needs to be 2 empty seats between reserved seats.  We have received complaints in the past from customers who do not have an actor in the show that all the decent seats are gone. Dinner will be served starting at 4:30.  

Saturday Matinee - For the matinee, students are to report at 12pm for the 2 pm show.  They must arrive with full bellies as no lunch will be served.

Strike - Dec 21 is strike from 9:45 am -1 pm.  This is when we get to clean up, take down and put away everything that we have used.  Each actor must be accompanied by an adult who will help with the heavier stuff and keep the kids on task.  You must attend strike in order to attend the cast party.

Cast party - Dec 21 from 6:30-10 at the Copper Monkey restaurant, which is part of Laserport.  You can play laser tag but the cost of doing so will not be included in the fee.  I will need to get a headcount and payment the week before the party.  Details to be sent later.

Little Mermaid Week of Nov 11

Thanks to everyone for a great job at the all day Saturday rehearsal.  It was so much fun that we are going to do it again this Saturday!  Same rules apply about time, snack, lunch, etc.  I may be sending out another email before then if more items are needed.

Thanks to all the muscles that helped moving the set.  Due to the band concert this week, we have had to move the set around more than usual.  It is a hassle but it is good that we can help the band.  The plan is to have the set back and permanent for the Saturday rehearsal.

FYI there will be no rehearsal on Thursday Nov 21 due to the late teacher conferences.  The school is closed to all after school activity that day.

REMINDER: Saturday night we are planning to go to Wilson High School to see Into the Woods, Paul and Andrew's other show.  We are meeting in the lobby of WHS 20 minutes before show time.  Please check out https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=whsta  for more info and placing ticket orders.

Rehearsal this week:

Monday - no school

Tuesday Nov 12

Ursula, Tentacles, Ariel, Flotsam, Jetsam, Eric, Pilot, Triton, Sebastian, Grimsby, Flounder, Maia Combs.

Finish staging/transitional work: scenes 16 and 17

Stage scenes 19 and 20

Run scenes 16-20

Wednesday Nov. 13

Full cast and Jr. cast

Transitional work: scenes 5-11, 12-17

Thursday Nov 14

Ursula, Tentacles, Ariel, Flotsam, Jetsam, Eric, Pilot, Triton, Sebastian, Grimsby, Flounder, Scuttle, Mersisters, Princesses

Run Major Scenes and Songs