Odds and Ends of the end of the year.

Hello Everyone,




Please see the message below regarding the upcoming elections...





We will be having elections next week for our incoming officers. Please come to the FDR after school on Tuesday, May 3rd to hear the speeches and vote.

If you would like to be an officer next year, the following positions are available:

-President

-Vice President of Publicity (preferably a team of 2 people)

-Vice President of Hours

-Secretary

The position of Treasurer will be handpicked by Mr. Thorn. In order to run, you must have worked on at least one Drama Club show. You must also submit a copy of your speech by email to Mr. Merisotis before the elections. Please see a current officer if you have any questions! Voting is only open to current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors...sorry seniors!



Also, if you worked at the Hairspray set strike, please remember to fill out a Points sheet in the main office to get credit!

She's The Man

Auditions for the Senior Show

(She's the Man)

will be Tuesday the 12th in F216 from 5:30 to 8:30

and Wednesday the 13th in B106 (possibly to change) right after school

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z_lRdQBdKoURrQqSpJTIaiLejAIVVdtIG4MnZDeuEy4/edit?hl=en&authkey=CKyvt8EG&pli=1#

is the link to the audition sides incase you would like to prepare but that is not necessary

soooo senior.....

are you sooooo senior? then why not try out for Senior Show!

This is only open to the class of 2011 and we will be voting on which show we get to perform!

The choices are

Accepted

Airplane

The Princess Diaries

She's The Man

We will be voting during CI and announced shortly after. This show is for ANYONE not just drama club folks so please listen for more updates and announcements!

Final Rehearsals For Hairspray

Hello my beloved Team Harispary cast & crew!

Congratulations on a spectacular opening weekend!! But you know me, there is work to still be done to ensure that we deliver equally (if not better) shows this weekend :). That said -- here is the schedule below.

Please note that these are serious rehearsals -- no fooling or joking around. You'd be surprised how much you might not remember even after only a few days. Plus, we will use these rehearsals to put Josh and Christian in as Spritzer and IQ for the Friday 3/18 performance (Scott Cope has a college audition that day, but will be back for closing night), so we owe it to them as a cast and crew to make sure they have a rehearsal that is as close to performance level as possible.

We have received incredible feedback on the show -- we got there because of the dedication and hard work necessary. Let's keep it up this week so we really go out on top!! Thanks.


Thursday 3/17 1 -2pm

Speedthrough of scenes for :Tracy, Link, Edna, Wilbur, Penny, Seaweed, Velma, Amber, Prudy, Spritzer (Josh) IQ, (Christian), Corny Collins, Motormouth, Little Inez, Seaweed's entourage (MEN ONLY NO BEATNIKS) Holly as the matron, Dynamites and Council Members in ROLL


CALL. 4:00-7:00pm Full rehearsal for all cast, pit and crew. (No costumes, hair or makeup for this rehearsal). Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

Rehearsal Production Week

Please keep up the the great work and do not lose the wonderful momentum we created on Saturday. Now, more than ever, it is critical to the success of the show for you all to be on time, be quiet, stay focused and perform full out. It is the only way we will know what shape the show is in for opening night. Please respect and take care of your wigs, costumes, make up and props. When you arrive please get ready as quickly as you can. Mike check must begin by 4pm!!!!

1. Put your undergarments & robe on

2. Wig cap/make-up

3. Mikes if you get one

4. Wigs

5. Costumes

If you need to go out of order and are in costume -- please wear your robe or capes that Ms. Scozato is providing over your costume while you finish getting ready. Please get ready as quickly as possible -- we need to start by 4pm --

PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALL TIME MON-THURSDAY IS NOW 2:30 NOT 3PM.

Monday 3/7 -- Dress Rehearsal -- 2:30 pm cast & crew call with 5pm start. full hair makeup & wardrobe

Tuesday 3/8 -- Cleanup rehearsal -- 2:30 pm cast & crew call with 5pm start .

Wed 3/9 -- Dress Rehearsal -- 2:30 pm cast & crew call with 5pm start. full hair makeup & wardrobe

Thursday 3/10 -- Final dress -- 2:30 PM full hair makeup & wardrobe

Friday 3/11 opening night 4 pm cast & crew call with 7pm start

Sat 3/12 -- 11am cast & crew call for 1pm show followed by 5pm call for 7pm show.

call time for following week to be provided by the end of this week. The longer you take to get ready, the earlier the call time will be --

Hairspray!

http://www.remindernews.com/article/2011/03/03/hairspray-to-bring-fun-and-message-to-ghs-stage

Odds and Ends

Hi everyone! Don't forget that Wednesday, Thursday and Friday I will be selling tickets to the cast and crew. They are $5 for students $7 for seniors and $12 for adults. You can pay in cash or check, checks can be made out to "GHS drama club". Message me with any questions!

Please, come to the theatre without any makeup on.

Everyone will need to bring the following:

Wipes: Ponds makeup remover is the best… baby wipes are for baby bottoms

Towel: After using the Ponds wipes, you need to rinse your face…
They have “soap” on them.

Girls: You must bring your own black mascara
All girls (AND EDNA) need to bring fake eyelashes AND glue.

On March 3rd, you will be provided with an applicator for the base makeup… it is your responsibility to keep this with your makeup supplies and bring it to all rehearsals the week of March 7th through the end of the performances. Replacement cost will be $5.00 if you do not bring the applicator with you or if you lose it.

Please note that street makeup is not feasible for a stage your size. Theatre makeup will be provided.

Bring these items in some kind of a bag/container with your name on it.

Take care of your skin. This means washing your face after every rehearsal/performance and using a moisturizer. The combination of the lights, makeup and sweat is the perfect breeding ground for acne… You can avoid this by being sure to wash after the performance and moisturize your skin (this includes boys!).

DO NOT USE THE THEATRE MAKEUP PROVIDED IF YOU HAVE SKIN ALLERGIES
OR ANY KIND OF INFECTION!

If you have any questions/concerns, please email Ms. Jenn at jlomakeup@yahoo.com or Kinga at kibak@att.net

Costume Parade on Friday please plan to stay past 6 and bring all costume pieces!!!!! Please also start wearing your shoes for rehearsals.

if you have not yet ordered your Hairspray t-shirt, you may do so whenever. Just find me and give me $15 with a bit of paper that says your name and the size you want (if you can't be bothered to get a legit form) It's on a first come, first serve basis -- the t-shirts are in already, but the sooner you order the more likely you are to get the size you want. (Soon, please!)

PINBACK BUTTONS are available if you come to talk to me -- Matt and I can answer any questions about buttons :)
Thanks!

Costumes

If you have not been fitted you must do so now!

There will be a fitting on Thursday and you must sign a paper at rehearsal this week to let us know who is to be released early from rehearsal in order to get a costume!

Following the fittings on Thursday will be the Costume Parade on Friday. This will be added on to the already scheduled rehearsal so expect practice to get out around 7 or later. Thanks!

Rehearsal Feb. 12

SCHEDULE WEEK OF 2/28

Monday 2/28

2:15 PM - 5pm: Wig fittings for all principals: Tracy, Edna, Velma, Amber, Penny (who may not have a wig, but needs help with her hair), Prudy, Motormouth Maybelle, Dynamites. Call is 2:15pm. Edna must go first.

2:45-4:30 PM Wilbur & Edna alone for Timeless to Me & scene workwill

5:pm cast & crew call for a prompt 5:30 start. Dry tech run . ACT 1 ...Cast & Crew should be prepared to go past 9pm if necessary (but no later than 10 pm)

Tuesday 3/1: 2:15-6pm Dry tech. ESSENTIAL FOR EVERYONE TO BE ON TIME -- WE HAVE TO BE OUT OF AUDITORIUM BY 6PM, SO THERE IS NO TIME TO WASTE.

Wed 3/ 2 : 2:30 - 9pm -- Tech with orchestra

2:30-4:30 -- Possible call for some small group cleanup if kids available. (Except Madrigals)

5:00 - 9:00 pm Cast & Crew call.

Thursday 3/3 2:30 - 6:00. Tech with wardrobe, hair & make up. Call is 2:30 pm for cast. We will do a costume parade at this rehearsal in addition to tech. Please note -- we need to be out of auditorium by 6pm.

Friday 3/4 2:30 -6:00 Costume Parade & Full rehearsal with orchestra - due to the costume parade rehearsal should end around 7 or later.

Saturday 3/5 10a-4p. Clean up & review -- fix troubled spots, etc. Pizza will be served to the cast & crew from 12:30 to 1pm. Leaving the building during lunch is not allowed.

Sunday 3/6 8 am to 10 pm -- RESERVED FOR TECH

Monday 3/7 -- Dress Rehearsal -- 3pm cast & crew call with 5pm start

Tuesday 3/8 -- Dress/Cleanup rehearsal -- 3pm cast & crew call with 5pm start

Wed 3/9 -- Dress Rehearsal -- 3pm cast & crew call with 5pm start

Thursday 3/10 -- Final dress -- full hair makeup & wardrobe

Friday 3/11 4 pm cast & crew call with 7pm start

Sat 3/12 -- 11am cast & crew call for 1pm show followed by 5pm call for 7pm show.

WEEK OF 3/14 -- TBD FOR BRUSH UP REHEARSALS

SHOW DAYS:

Friday 3/18 & sAT 3/19 5 pm cast & crew call with 7pm show

COSTUMES

IF ANYONE HAS NOT BEEN FITTED FOR A COSTUME...PLEASE SEE RESEND OF NOTE BELOW. PLEASE POST ON WEB & FACEBOOK PAGE ASAP. THANKS!!

Please let everyone know that still needs to be fitted for their costume that they MUST reserve a specific time on Thursday (TODAY) between 5:30 and 9:00 p.m. and Friday (TOMORROW) between 9 a.m. and noon. Again, only 3 people every half hour. They should call TODAY until 10 p.m. to let me know when they are hoping to come. 860-416-2896

Vacation Schedule

Here is schedule for this week. Thanks in advance for your participation and cooperation. PLEASE BRING YOUR SCRIPTS. Where you see EXCEPT CHORUS, that means you are needed at rehearsal --you know who you are!!!! When you see FULL CAST -- it meanes EVERYONE IN SHOW INCLUDING FLASHER.

Thanks!! We have a lot to finish so please be there (unless you have already let us know about conflicts).

1. Tuesday 2/22 5pm-9pm-- Full cast EXCEPT CHORUS & Flasher.

Dance review clean up & blocking of scenes for featured dancers, featured singers council members, leads and all speaking parts

2. Wednesday 2/23, 5-9 Full Cast EXCEPT CHORUS

Dance review clean up & blocking of scenes for featured dancers, featured singers council members, leads and all speaking parts

3. Thursday 2/24, 1-5 Full Cast EXCEPT CHORUS

Dance review clean up & blocking of scenes for featured dancers, featured singers council members, leads and all speaking parts. RUN THROUGH OF ACT 2

4. Full CAST rehearsal for all- Friday 2/25, 1-5

RUN THROUGH OF SHOW

5. Full CAST rehearsal for all- Saturday 2/26, 10-2
RUN THROUGH OF SHOW

Feb. Updates

Everyone please check your email for an email from Dr. Nash regarding the song "The Madison"

The rehearsal schedule for Sat 2/19 (as in tomorrow) will be as follows:

10 am-12pm -- FULL CAST called. We will run Good Morning Baltimore, Big Doll House & You Can't Stop the Beat.

12:-12:30 Lunch break

12:30- 4pm. ENTIRE CAST EXCEPT CHORUS. We will be working on several different things at once, and will use the entire time, so please plan accordingly. Bring snacks, study lines, homework, etc.

Sunday 2/20

Big Doll House -- Featured Dancers only. Time TBD

Rehearsal for vacation will be more specific soon! We will keep you posted!

for now it looks like....

Dance review for featured dancers, featured singers and leads- Tuesday 2/22, 5-9

Scenework with leads- Wednesday 2/23, 5-9

Rehearsal for all other than Chorus and Featured Chorus- Thursday 2/24, 1-5

Full rehearsal for all- Friday 2/25, 1-5

Full rehearsal for all- Saturday 2/26, 10-2

The Show Must Go On!

Hey everyone!

Remember:
If you have been unable to attend a rehearsal, you must get a friend to catch you up ASAP.
Learn your lines, learn your lyrics, learn your music, and learn your dances.
No excuses anymore.
After February break, every single rehearsal is ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY.
NO leaving early, and NO arriving late.
Arrange rides ahead of time, and try to reschedule any conflicts you may have. If you do not attend a rehearsal, rehearsal will not stop for you. We will not "hold your place" and we may need to rearrange who performs in which numbers if you are not present. Don't give us that chance.

That being said, please show up to rehearsals on time, full of energy, well-fed, and with proper footwear. Keep up the positive energy, everyone! We will make this a fabulous show.

More Rehearsal

Monday 2/14-- 2:30-5:30 -- FULL CAST run through Act 1.

Tuesday 2/15
1. 2:30-5:30 -Scenework for the following parts:Corny, Spritzer, Amber, Velma, Edna, Tracy, Penny, Amber, Seaweed, Wilbur & Motormouth. We will meet in the auditorium and work in the back area while crew is painting.
2. 5:30-7:30: ON STAGE Welcome to the Sixties (Mr. Pinky, Dynamites, Edna Tracy, Featured Singers (MALE & FEMALE in the number) & Featured Dancers
3. 7:30-9:00 Nicest Kids in Town (Act 1 & Reprise)


Wednesday 2/16 NO STAGE TODAY -- MUST WORK in CAF or FDR -- Final location to be determined.
1. 2:30-4 -- Big Blonde & Beautiful: MotorMouth, Tracy, Edna, Wilbur, Little Inez, Dynamites, Seaweed, Penny, Beatniks, Seaweed Entourage
2. 4:00- 4:30 Review Welcome the the Sixties
3. 4:30-5:30 -- Run & Tell That (Seaweed, Dynamites, Entourage & Beatniks only)
4. 5:30-9:00 Big Doll House (Female featured dancers, singers & all female chorus members ONLY)

Thursday 2/17 ON STAGE
1. 2:30-4:00 -- I Can Hear the Bells (Council Members , Tracy, Link, Penny,Velma, Featured Singers, Edna, Wilbur
2. 4:00 -5:30 -- Baltimore Crabs/Velma's revenge (Sames as avove EXCEPT no Edna or Wilbur)
3. 5:30-7:30 -- Big Blonde & Beautiful MotorMouth, Tracy, Edna, Wilbur, Little Inez, Dynamites, Seaweed, Penny, Beatniks, Seaweed Entourage
4. 7:30- 9:00 Welcome to the Sixties (Mr. Pinky, Dynamites, Edna Tracy, Featured Singers (MALE & FEMALE in the number) & Featured Dancers

Friday 2/18 --2:30 -5:30 -- RUN ACT ONE WIth Band & Tech Crew.

Saturday 2/19THERE WILL BE A REHEARSAL -- Schedule TBD based on how Mon-Friday rehearsals go

Sunday 2/20Big Doll House -- Featured Dancers only. Time TBD

Monday Feb. 13th

Rehearsal will be for the full cast at 2:30 to run what we have thus far from top of act 1 including scenes. After we finish Baltimore, the chorus can leave -- but I may want to spend some time on finishing it -- so they should plan to stay until 3:30. Thanks. Remainder of week to follow in email later this evening or early in the morning. Thanks.

Feb. Break Rehearsals for now

A more specific schedule may follow, but for now, here is what you need to know…

Dance review for featured dancers, featured singers and leads- Tuesday 2/22, 5-9

Scenework with leads- Wednesday 2/23, 5-9

Rehearsal for all other than Chorus and Featured Chorus- Thursday 2/24, 1-5

Full rehearsal for all- Friday 2/25, 1-5

Full rehearsal for all- Saturday 2/26, 10-2

Rehearsal Feb. 12

Sat 2/12 --
1. 12 -2pm Full Cast -- Good Morning Baltimore & You Can't Stop the Beat

2. 2-2:30 Lunch break

3. 2:30 - 3:30 - Add featured singers, dancers & council members to I Can Hear the Bells. (Includes Velma, Penny, Tracy, Link, Edna, Wilbur)

4. 2:30-4 -- Review rehearsal with Lynn for Run & Tell That (Entourage & Beatniks) & Welcome to the Sixties (Dynamites)

5. 3:30 -5 Baltimore Crabs (Need everyone listed above in I Can Hear the Bells

Sun 2/13 --

Costume Fittings At 46 ridgeway street in newington ct

As of the end of the day Katie had two slots open for 1:30 and 3:30, one slot at 4 and three slots open at 4:30, 5:30 and 6. Leads especially need to sign up! Next Sunday is almost completely open! Please email her at kmuricchio@sbcglobal.net if you can make any of these times. Chorus members do not need to have a fitting.

Updated Schedule

Please note that the rehearsal schedule for this week has been REVISED as follows:

Wednesday 2/9/11 -- NO rehearsal for cast. Production meeting only 2:30-5:30 in auditorium

Thursday 2/10/11 Rehearsal ADDED TO as follows:

1. 2:30-5:30 -- Scenework (Velma, Penny, Tracy, Link, Edna, Wilbur) -- in auditorium

2. 2:30-3:30 -- Run & Tell That (location TBD) -- EVERYONE IN NUMBER EXCEPT Penny, Tracy & Link

3. 3:30-4:30 -- Hairspray (the song) (Location TBD) EVERYONE IN NUMBER EXCEPT Link

4. 5:30 - 7-- I Can Hear the Bells -- auditorium (Velma, Penny, Tracy, Link, Edna, Wilbur)

Friday 2/11

1. 2:30-5 Good Morning Baltimore -- full cast

Sat 2/12 --
1. 12 -2pm Full Cast -- Good Morning Baltimore & You Can't Stop the Beat

2. 2-2:30 Lunch break

3. 2:30 - 3:30 - Add featured singers, dancers & council members to I Can Hear the Bells. (Includes Velma, Penny, Tracy, Link, Edna, Wilbur)

4. 2:30-4 -- Review rehearsal with Lynn for Run & Tell That (Entourage & Beatniks) & Welcome to the Sixties (Dynamites)

5. 3:30 -5 Baltimore Crabs (Need everyone listed above in I Can Hear the Bells

Thanks!

Please remember to get your ads in!

Monday 2/7/11 2:30-4:45 Same people as Friday 2/4/11 Music rehearsal for Tracy, Penny, Link, Seaweed, Motormouth, Little Inez, Edna, Wilbur, Spritzer, Prudy, Velma, Amber, Corny, Featured Singers, Seaweed's Entourage, Dynamites, Featured Dancers.

*As always, please notify Ms.Harris, Mr.Merisotis, Laura Cryan, and Dr.Nash (for music rehearsals) if you'll be late, leaving early, or missing for any reason

Tuesday afternoon 2/8 :

1. 2:15 -4pm. Scenework & Timeless To Me (Tracy, Edna Wilbur only). Location: TBD

2. 4p-5:30 -- Prodo meeting with Chris & Tony in auditoriumTuesday evening-- in Auditorium

3. 5:30 - 7 -- The Madison (Tracy, Seaweed, Link, Corny, Council Members, Featured Dancers (male & female) Amber, Link, Seaweed's entourage, Beatniks, Little Inez, Dynamites)

4. 7-7:30 -- Run & Tell That (everyone in number)

5. 7:30- 9 -- Nicest Kids reprise (everyone in Nicest Kids plus Tracy)

Wed 2/9 --

1. 2:30-5:00 -- Scenework (Tracy, Penny, Prudy, Edna, Velma, Amber, Corny, Link, Wilbur)

2. 5:00-5:30 -- Mama I'm a Big Girl (Tracy, Penny, Prudy, Edna, Velma, Amber)

Thurs 2/10 --

1. 2:30-5:30 -- Scenework (Velma, Penny, Tracy, Link, Edna, Wilbur)

2. 5:30 - 7-- I Can Hear the Bells (Velma, Penny, Tracy, Link, Edna, Wilbur)

Friday 2/11

1. 2:30-5 Good Morning Baltimore -- full cast

Sat 2/12 --

1. 12 -2pm Full Cast -- Good Morning Baltimore & You Can't Stop the Beat

2. 2-2:30 Lunch break

3. 2:30 - 3:30 - Add featured singers, dancers & council members to I Can Hear the Bells. (Includes Velma, Penny, Tracy, Link, Edna, Wilbur)

4. 3:30 -5 Baltimore Crabs (Need everyone listed above in I Can Hear the Bells

Monday 2/14 -- hope to run everything we have worked on from top of show...more to follow later in the week

Sat. Feb 5th

Hi Gang -

Rehearsal is ON for this morning at 10:00. We will definately go until noon and will keep our eye on the weather from that point on, but it does sound like all will turn to rain and just be a mess to deal with. If there is some reason why you can't make it today, please let someone else who will be there know, that so we can be sure all are accounted for. We ask that you use your own discretion in attending this rehearsal, since safety is our first concern. Also, I'm hoping that I have sent it to everyone's email address - - for those of you with access to the facebook page and other methods of communication between the cast members, please post!!

See you all at 10:00!! Please take your time and drive safely.

For Saturday 2/5/11 (Pending weather)

1. 10-11 You Can't Stop The Beat -- Full Cast

2. 11-11:30: Run & Tell That.

3. 11-11:30 --Wardrobe/Shoe fittings for everyone NOT in Run & Tell That

4. 11:30-12:30 -- Welcome to the 60s.

5. Wardrobe/Shoe fittings for everyone NOT in Welcome the the 60s

6. 12:30 to 2pm --- Nicest Kids in Town & Hairspray (the song).

7. Wardrobe/Shoe fittings for everyone NOT in Nicest Kids in Town & Hairspray (the song).