Saturday, February 1 Reminders

1.  Schedule posted earlier in week...see February 1 schedule link to your right.
2.  Tickets go on sale to cast, crew, and orchestra tomorrow.  Dustin will be there from 9-1 to take money and orders.  You may buy as many as you like for family, friends, etc.
3.  Costumes should be checked with Mrs. Martz.  She needs to approve style and color, so the look of our production is up to Broadway standards.  We don't want everyone to wear the same color or someone to look like they're going to a 70's prom, so please make sure you work those thrift stores or raid Grandma's attic for appropriate pieces.  If Mrs Martz doesn't approve it, it doesn't go on stage.
4.  We need your donations.  Please bring in program ads or donations to the production cost by Friday, February 7.  No donation is too small or unappreciated.
5.  Calendar Change...a reminder that was posted previously.  We WILL NOT rehearse Saturday, February 8, but WE WILL rehearse on Saturday, February 15.  This change was out of our control.  Thanks for your understanding.  27 Days until opening.....It will be here before we know it.

SPECIAL NOTE YOUNG CAST PARENTS-Please let us know on Saturday if you are willing to volunteer for one show supervision of young performers backstage.  You will still be able to see them each time they go on, and watch the rest of the production via live broadcast in their green room.  Thanks.

Reminders/ Saturday February 1 Schedule

Reminders
1.  Tickets are on sale beginning Saturday, February 1for cast, crew and orchestra prior to general public.  Dustin will be at school from 9-1 for ticket purchase.  We will post another reminder later in the week.

2. Initial costume check was Saturday. Visit thrift stores or grandma's attic.  Bring items in this week for approval .  A HUGE THANK YOU to all the volunteers who have been helping with sewing and sets.  Having such dedication to the look of the production is a big part of what makes our show look so good.

3. CALENDAR CHANGE- a reminder that we will NOT have rehearsal FEBRUARY 8, but WILL have rehearsal on FEBRUARY 15.  There was a miscommunication regarding district choir. We apologize for the confusion. Please continue to check the blog regularly.

4. PARENTS of young cast members- if you are willing to be one of a two parent team to supervise the young performers during a show or shows, please let the directors know by email or on Saturday. 

5. If you did not get your program picture taken on Saturday, January 18, you should see Lindsay for that when she is in rehearsal this week.  That is your responsibility.  We cannot take our time to track you down.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 SCHEDULE 

9-12           Review 76 Trombones, Wells Fargo & Iowa Stubborn (full cast/young performers)

12-12:45     LUNCH

12:45-1:30  Clean Pick a little/Shipoopi

1:30-5          Library Ballet

Friday,January 24 Rehearsal

12:30-2:00           Harold, Quartet, Salesmen, Charlie, Mayor Shinn, Eulalie, Ethel, Alma,Maud, Mrs.
                             Squires

2-5:30.                  Full High School Cast

Please make every effort to attend if parents and safety will allow. If you cannot attend because of transportation conflicts, you are expected to notify directors in writing ( by email is fine).  Some cast members missed Monday's rehearsal without notifying directors, and cast members risk dismissal for not contacting directors when expected.

Saturday's rehearsal is full cast, including young cast. See schedule posted on Monday, January 20 for the Saturday hourly schedule.

Thursday,January 23 Rehearsal

We will have rehearsal today from 12:30-5:30. All high school cast members should plan to attend if safety and parents allow.  We will run Act I off-script.

Park in front lot or back lot by tennis courts. The upper lot  is closed.  Be careful and please email Mr. Dunlap or Mrs. Tate if you cannot attend because road conditions will not allow you to get there.

Wednesday January 22 Rehearsal Info

Rehearsal for today is cancelled due to severe cold and road conditions. Check blog tomorrow. We may have an afternoon rehearsal if conditions allow or after school if we return tomorrow.

Check previous post for Saturday schedule and make sure to review all music, choreography and lines. Make up forms and money are due Saturday. They cannot be accepted late because the make up is being ordered on Monday.

Be safe today. Stay warm. Get ahead on schoolwork. See you soon.

Saturday, January 25 Rehearsal Schedule/Reminders for Week of Jan 20

9-9:30          Learn music/review music   Wells Fargo/76 Trombones/Iowa Stubborn/ (Full Cast/including young performers)

9:30-11:00  Iowa Stubborn Choreography   (Full Cast/including young performers)

11-12:30     Clean Wells Fargo/76 Trombones/Iowa Stubborn (Full Cast/including young performers)

12:30           LUNCH

1-3:30         Trouble

3:30-5         Clean Shipoopi, Lida Rose, Good Night Ladies, (all quartet) & Pick-a-Little music/choreography           



**Full High School Cast should be in rehearsal beginning Wednesday, January 22.  Check blog  this week in the event of inclement weather to determine cancellations and/or rescheduling of rehearsal.

**Check blog at least once a day for announcements regarding ticket sales, costumes, make-up etc.

**Make-up money has to be turned in by Saturday, January 25 because it will be ordered on Monday, January 27.

Saturday, January 18 Schedule/Note About Possible Weather

8:45-9        Arrive and sign-in

9-11           Wells Fargo Choreography  (Full Cast/young performers)

11-12:30    76 Trombones Choreography  (Full Cast/young performers)

9-12:30       Cast and Tech Program Photos (Wear plain, light-colored shirt.  Fix hair if you want it to
                   look nice in the program)

12:30-1:15  LUNCH/Young performers leave.  High school students, pack lunch.

1:15-3:00  Shipoopi Choreography

3:00-5:00  Pick-a-Little Ladies

**Shipoopi dancers, do not plan to leave promptly at 3:00.  We want to finish the dance, so we will not stop and start the next number until we are satisfied with choreography.

**Before you leave on Saturday, please pick up a copy of the donation letter to solicit ads and donations to be included in the program.

IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER ON WEDNESDAY, PLEASE CHECK BLOG MESSAGES REGARDING RESCHEDULE OR POSTPONEMENT.

Friday, January 10 Rehearsal-3-5 pm

We will have our scheduled rehearsal this afternoon from 3-5, rather than 3:15-5:30.   Look at your calendar for scenes which will be blocked.   Please arrive on time.  Contact Mr. Dunlap or Mrs. Tate by email if you cannot attend because of illness or transportation problems.

Tomorrow's rehearsal, Saturday, January 11, will happen as previously posted. 

See you this afternoon if you are scheduled to be present for blocking, or we will see you tomorrow morning for music and choreography. 

Have a great day and start looking for costumes, study for your exams and be safe:)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 SCHEDULE

8:45-9         Arrive and sign in

9-9:30      WELLS FARGO WAGON Music

9:30-12    WELLS FARGO WAGON Choreography  (Full Cast/including young performers)

12-12:45  LUNCH/Young performers released to parents at 12.  Meet in choir room.

12:45-2   76 TROMBONES Choreography (Full Cast/high school only)

2-5:00     SHIPOOPI Choreography


**High school cast members should pack a lunch.  Please see Mr. Dunlap if you are willing to be a mentor for one of the young cast members.  We will need 32  mentors. 

**Please have rides here at 5:00.  We will finish on time.

Congratulations to the Youth Cast Members of THE MUSIC MAN

The  young people listed below have been cast in The Music Man.  Letters will arrive this week for those cast.   Those young people listed below should attend Saturday's rehearsal, arriving at 8:50.   Please check this blog in the event of inclement weather, which might cancel or delay our Saturday rehearsal.   The letter will include a production schedule and company expectations.

To all who auditioned, thank you for your enthusiasm.  In the event that you were not cast, you will also receive a letter explaining our process.

Benjamin Taylor--Winthrop

Ashlyn Breneman
Morgan Brown
Annaleigh Goosens
Olivia Kauffman
Sarah Keim
Clara Lorenzen
Hannah Mast
Taylor Moorman
Maria Petit
Lorelai Saunders
Olivia Saunders
Blair Simmers
Ellie Simmers
Lewis Slater
Bethany Surratt
Cason Surratt
Grace Trumbo
Julia Trumbo
Sophie Weaver
Libby Yowell

BOY BAND MEMBERS
Amelia Hotchkiss
Hannah Shore
Abigail Showalter
Anthoni Simmons

Saturday, January 4 Schedule

9-12         Shipoopi   Choreography
                *(K Adams, M Andres, S Brubaker, M Clement, J Dunlap, S Fittry, S Hatcher, J Hiter,
                M Hulvey, B Hylton, A MacDonald, M Martin, A Nealon, A Veramessa, B Whetzel,
                A Wilson,  M Witmer, T Yost)

12-12:45  Lunch  (Make sure you pack)

1-5           76 Trombones (Full Cast)     Choreography and Music


*You do not need to be in rehearsal in the morning if your name is not listed for the dance.  You are certainly welcome to be there if you are riding with someone, and you may help with sets, observe or provide support/help. 

Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to rehearsal so that you can warm up, help move tables and be ready to begin on time.  Bring scripts if you have them, and pencils to make notes in them.  Please email Mrs. Tate (ktate@rockingham.k12.va.us) if there is any reason that you will not be present.  

Wear layered, comfortable clothes that you can move in and shoes that you can dance in (tennis shoes are fine).  Don't wear flip flops or shoes with slick bottoms.

Rides should be waiting at 5, as we will finish on time.  Have a great day and see you tomorrow:)

Friday, January 3

As announced yesterday, no rehearsal today.   Rest and be safe.   Check the blog this evening regarding Saturday rehearsal schedule and times.  We will determine later today if we need to rehearse later tomorrow based on road conditions. 

If you know someone planning to audition for the younger cast, that audition will be held on Monday evening, 6-8 pm, weather permitting.  Monday's rehearsal will be as indicated on calendar.  We will make up today's rehearsal at a later time:)