OH HAPPY THURSDAY,
Tonight is Opening Night! You have earned this night so enjoy every minute. Remember: Happy And Excited.
Performances: Tonight, Tomorrow and Saturday at 7pm-you need to arrive here by 6pm
Last minute rantings:
Go home after school today and get some rest and eat some good food. Come back at 6pm.
If you want, you may do your hair and makeup at home. If not, bring in your personal items as we have 2 Beauty School students coming in to help. Makeup for Boys: Foundation and eye liner. Girls: foundation, eyeliner, eye shadow, pink blush and lipstick. Bring in your makeup to reapply if needed. Hair: pull back off your face- braids, French braids or ringlets or curls. Bring in your brushes and accessories especially, plenty of bobby pins.
Make sure your hats are securely fashioned with many bobby pins. Hats should not wiggle on your heads.
You must wear soft-soled shoes on stage.
Knights: Fasten your boot covering by safety pins if needed.
Bring in bottled water to drink backstage. Mark the bottle with your name.
Happy and Excited!
CONGRATULATIONS go out to Princess Winnifred in her 3rd place standing in the History Day Competition.
Break a leg,
Mrs Charle McAtee
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
3-25-09
Good Wednesday Morning,
Well, here it is-our last practice before the great shows! Can you believe it? Today is FULL DRESS REHEARSAL until 4:45 pm. No makeup is necessary today.
You may apply makeup and have your hair done before you arrive. Your makeup must be stage makeup: Fairly heavy blush and foundation, lipstick and gloss, eye shadow and mascara for girls. Bring in your own makeup for help doing this for the performances and to reapply as needed.
Your hair MUST be off of your face at all times. French braids and ringlets are suggested. Bring in your hairbrush and accessories for help with this from a few BEAUTY SCHOOL STUDENTS coming in to help out for the night performances.
Thoughts:
* The first ensemble song, OPENING FOR A PRINCESS, is the most important one. It sets the tone of the whole show. This tone needs to be confidently done with strong movement, strong voice and strong animations! You need to believe in yourselves so that the audience will believe in the magic of the lights!
**** Ms Wheeler just reported to me that the dressing rooms and her room(backstage) was left in a clean manner. Costumes were hung with care and things were picked up off the floor. She also stated that this rarely happens, so kudos to all of you. This is so important to keep organized so as to be ready for the next performance. I knew all of you could do this - thank you so much.
FUNDRAISERS:
*Snacks for the SNACK SHACK may be brought in on any of the performance nights. If they are ok to keep for a few days, bringing them in on Thursday is a good idea, so we can sell all three days. Most snacks will be sold for $.50 and water for $1 a bottle. The proceeds are going for the cast and crew party on WEDNESDAY, April 1( No fool's day joke!). Thank you for helping us with this fundraiser.
*The bottle drive brought in $13.75. Thank you for those who contributed. This was to offset the cost of fabric.
Well, here it is-our last practice before the great shows! Can you believe it? Today is FULL DRESS REHEARSAL until 4:45 pm. No makeup is necessary today.
On Thursday( tomorrow!), Friday and Saturday arrive at school by 6pm. The shows start at 7pm.
Makeup, for both girls and boys, is a must for stage as the lights turn you into ghosts without it!You may apply makeup and have your hair done before you arrive. Your makeup must be stage makeup: Fairly heavy blush and foundation, lipstick and gloss, eye shadow and mascara for girls. Bring in your own makeup for help doing this for the performances and to reapply as needed.
Your hair MUST be off of your face at all times. French braids and ringlets are suggested. Bring in your hairbrush and accessories for help with this from a few BEAUTY SCHOOL STUDENTS coming in to help out for the night performances.
Thoughts:
* The first ensemble song, OPENING FOR A PRINCESS, is the most important one. It sets the tone of the whole show. This tone needs to be confidently done with strong movement, strong voice and strong animations! You need to believe in yourselves so that the audience will believe in the magic of the lights!
**** Ms Wheeler just reported to me that the dressing rooms and her room(backstage) was left in a clean manner. Costumes were hung with care and things were picked up off the floor. She also stated that this rarely happens, so kudos to all of you. This is so important to keep organized so as to be ready for the next performance. I knew all of you could do this - thank you so much.
FUNDRAISERS:
*Snacks for the SNACK SHACK may be brought in on any of the performance nights. If they are ok to keep for a few days, bringing them in on Thursday is a good idea, so we can sell all three days. Most snacks will be sold for $.50 and water for $1 a bottle. The proceeds are going for the cast and crew party on WEDNESDAY, April 1( No fool's day joke!). Thank you for helping us with this fundraiser.
*The bottle drive brought in $13.75. Thank you for those who contributed. This was to offset the cost of fabric.
*Several of the kids came up with their own "fun-raiser"! Check out this as you Leave the show.
*The Best Wishes Notes were a smashing success. Thank you so much. These will make the program a keepsake for your child for years to come.
Break a Leg,
Mrs Charle McAtee
Break a Leg,
Mrs Charle McAtee
Monday, March 23, 2009
3-24-09
Good Tuesday Morning,
And time marches on... We got through our first Full Dress Rehearsal with the whole show and it was fairly good. Your hard work is going to be realized this week. Enjoy your time under the lights!
A few observations and thoughts on the practice:
1. Make sure that you allow time for any audience laughter and clapping
2. Come close to the wood to be heard better
3. If you are in the spotlight, wait until the light BEFORE speaking
4. Be confident and Have fun- the audience will believe you
There are a few other items to mention:
1. Cast needs to respect crew members when they come for you backstage
2. Crew needs to stay in your assignment and be ready for your part
3. Ensemble needs to be quieter when moving on and off the stage
4. Cast and crew need to be invisible when on the side stage
5. Cast needs to stay backstage in Ms Wheeler's room unless told to come out
6. Take care of your costume - this is your responsibility
NO PRACTICE TODAY-
There will be a makeup and hair demo as well as folding and stapling programs. This will be in my room A200 after school until 4pm. You will be able to catch the late bus tonight.
We will be needing snacks for sale during intermission. Please have them wrapped individually in baggies or plastic wrap. Most snacks will be selling for $.50 and water will be $1/bottle.
Thank you to all the parents who lent a hand, picking up kids, making snacks, costume making, prop making, set making, and all the other parts in making this musical happen. Without you and your support, this would not possible. We are all set for coverage Backstage and for Ticket Sales. Your child has a work schedule for you if you did sign up for either of these. I hope having the blog has been a help for both kids and parents. Thank you thank you thank you....
Again, thank you.
Break a Leg,
Mrs.Charle McAtee
And time marches on... We got through our first Full Dress Rehearsal with the whole show and it was fairly good. Your hard work is going to be realized this week. Enjoy your time under the lights!
A few observations and thoughts on the practice:
1. Make sure that you allow time for any audience laughter and clapping
2. Come close to the wood to be heard better
3. If you are in the spotlight, wait until the light BEFORE speaking
4. Be confident and Have fun- the audience will believe you
There are a few other items to mention:
1. Cast needs to respect crew members when they come for you backstage
2. Crew needs to stay in your assignment and be ready for your part
3. Ensemble needs to be quieter when moving on and off the stage
4. Cast and crew need to be invisible when on the side stage
5. Cast needs to stay backstage in Ms Wheeler's room unless told to come out
6. Take care of your costume - this is your responsibility
NO PRACTICE TODAY-
There will be a makeup and hair demo as well as folding and stapling programs. This will be in my room A200 after school until 4pm. You will be able to catch the late bus tonight.
PRACTICE on WEDNESDAY:
FULL DRESS for cast and crew after school until 4:45 pm
(This is a change in time)
FULL DRESS for cast and crew after school until 4:45 pm
(This is a change in time)
Performances: March 26,27,28 at 7 pm for public viewing and March 30 for the school
Please arrive at school at 6pm
( you may want to have your makeup on and your hair done at home)
Please arrive at school at 6pm
( you may want to have your makeup on and your hair done at home)
We will be needing snacks for sale during intermission. Please have them wrapped individually in baggies or plastic wrap. Most snacks will be selling for $.50 and water will be $1/bottle.
Thank you to all the parents who lent a hand, picking up kids, making snacks, costume making, prop making, set making, and all the other parts in making this musical happen. Without you and your support, this would not possible. We are all set for coverage Backstage and for Ticket Sales. Your child has a work schedule for you if you did sign up for either of these. I hope having the blog has been a help for both kids and parents. Thank you thank you thank you....
Again, thank you.
Break a Leg,
Mrs.Charle McAtee
3-23-09
Good Monday Morning,
This is it, the big week. This week the magic happens. All of your hard work and dedication will payoff on stage when you see the lights and hear the applause. You earned it, so enjoy it.
PRACTICE
Get all the BEST WISHES in this morning as we are printing the program off at noon.
Break a Leg,
Mrs Charle McAtee
This is it, the big week. This week the magic happens. All of your hard work and dedication will payoff on stage when you see the lights and hear the applause. You earned it, so enjoy it.
PRACTICE
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY - Full Dress Rehearsal until 5pm -ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY
Due to many other school events going on on Tuesday, there is no practice on this day. But we will model makeup and hair for both girls and boys today. Please bring in some of your own makeup and brush. We will also need help folding the programs, so please come if at all possible. Ends at 4pm.PERFORMANCES:March 26,27,28 at 7pm for public and March 30 for the school.
Arrive at 6pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Arrive at 6pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Get all the BEST WISHES in this morning as we are printing the program off at noon.
Break a Leg,
Mrs Charle McAtee
Friday, March 20, 2009
3-20-09
Oh Happy Spring,
Yesterday's rehearsal was a mixed bag with some good and some not so good stuff that happened. Some of the good stuff was that you showed up - some of the bad stuff was that not everyone showed up- Attendance is vital NOW and you can't miss the next two rehearsals without a note or call from your parent. Another good thing was the singing - ensemble got to go with Mrs. Wheeler for extra help and the leads are doing a great job- another not so good thing here was that the leads showed up late when it was their time to go on. You must be attentive to when you go on at all times. Lights and sounds effects are coming alone fine, but make sure if you are in a spot light, you do not speak if you are not in the light!
Be confident when you are on stage. Straight posture gives you Stage Presence and strong voice.
Keep on going even if you do make a mistake- no one will know if you don't draw attention to yourself by looking and laughing at your friend, just continue on. If something does drop - continue on -
Look up and out at the audience or clock if necessary. Your feet will follow, so don't worry about that! Believe in yourself and the audience will also. Use your whole face and mouth to show some animation. Enjoy the payoff for all your effort in practicing every performance.
More things that need to be addressed before next week:
Your Behavior must be your best at all times You must be trustworthy so everyone can have some fun with this show.
1. You must be very responsible when you are backstage- EVERY word and sound is heard in the audience. You have the power to make this performance great, so do so.
2. Props are being touched while backstage- NO NO NO - they are fragile and must not be touched- including sitting in the thrones and birdcage and shaking the pom poms.
3. Stay away from the curtains- touching them ripples the entire curtain
4. Be careful of your surroundings and don't touch anything that is not yours.
5. When in Mrs Wheeler's room, Sit or Stand and use whisper voices. Her equipment is not yours to touch or use.
6. Stay in Mrs Wheeler's room until crew member comes in for you.
7. Listen to the adult in the room with you at all times.
8. You are responsible for your costume. Hang it up every time you are done with a rehearsal or performance.
March 23 and 25 will be FULL DRESS REHEARSALS until 5pm- attendance is mandatory.
March 24 is available until 4pm when we will modeling makeup and hair styles for girls and boys. Both boys and girls need to wear heavy stage makeup so you don't look like a ghost with the lights. bring in some makeup- borrow some from moms and sisters if needed.
Girl's need to put your hair in Braids or ringlets - no hair should be in your face -
PERFORMANCES: March 26,27,28 at 7pm - be here at the middle school by 6pm -
March 30 for the school
Tickets are available for $5 - specify which night
Best Wishes are on sale until Monday Morning.
Have a restful weekend, come in on Monday ready to make magic!
Break a leg,
Mrs Charle McAtee
Yesterday's rehearsal was a mixed bag with some good and some not so good stuff that happened. Some of the good stuff was that you showed up - some of the bad stuff was that not everyone showed up- Attendance is vital NOW and you can't miss the next two rehearsals without a note or call from your parent. Another good thing was the singing - ensemble got to go with Mrs. Wheeler for extra help and the leads are doing a great job- another not so good thing here was that the leads showed up late when it was their time to go on. You must be attentive to when you go on at all times. Lights and sounds effects are coming alone fine, but make sure if you are in a spot light, you do not speak if you are not in the light!
Be confident when you are on stage. Straight posture gives you Stage Presence and strong voice.
Keep on going even if you do make a mistake- no one will know if you don't draw attention to yourself by looking and laughing at your friend, just continue on. If something does drop - continue on -
Look up and out at the audience or clock if necessary. Your feet will follow, so don't worry about that! Believe in yourself and the audience will also. Use your whole face and mouth to show some animation. Enjoy the payoff for all your effort in practicing every performance.
More things that need to be addressed before next week:
Your Behavior must be your best at all times You must be trustworthy so everyone can have some fun with this show.
1. You must be very responsible when you are backstage- EVERY word and sound is heard in the audience. You have the power to make this performance great, so do so.
2. Props are being touched while backstage- NO NO NO - they are fragile and must not be touched- including sitting in the thrones and birdcage and shaking the pom poms.
3. Stay away from the curtains- touching them ripples the entire curtain
4. Be careful of your surroundings and don't touch anything that is not yours.
5. When in Mrs Wheeler's room, Sit or Stand and use whisper voices. Her equipment is not yours to touch or use.
6. Stay in Mrs Wheeler's room until crew member comes in for you.
7. Listen to the adult in the room with you at all times.
8. You are responsible for your costume. Hang it up every time you are done with a rehearsal or performance.
March 23 and 25 will be FULL DRESS REHEARSALS until 5pm- attendance is mandatory.
March 24 is available until 4pm when we will modeling makeup and hair styles for girls and boys. Both boys and girls need to wear heavy stage makeup so you don't look like a ghost with the lights. bring in some makeup- borrow some from moms and sisters if needed.
Girl's need to put your hair in Braids or ringlets - no hair should be in your face -
PERFORMANCES: March 26,27,28 at 7pm - be here at the middle school by 6pm -
March 30 for the school
Tickets are available for $5 - specify which night
Best Wishes are on sale until Monday Morning.
Have a restful weekend, come in on Monday ready to make magic!
Break a leg,
Mrs Charle McAtee
Thursday, March 19, 2009
3-19-09
Oh Happy Thursday,
Yesterday's dress rehearsal went fairly well especially considering practicing with the sound and lights. Great job with the energy levels. Help out each other with costumes as much as possible. Knights- take note of your boot coverings as many of them were not where they needed to be and I have velcro if you need need with placement.
Costumes are fragile and your responsibility- hang yours up and anything that can't be hung up needs to be in a small bag hooked on the hanger with our name on it. YOU MUST DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU PRACTICE AND PERFORM.
Today after school there is practice for the full cast and crew until 4pm. Next week is the BIG WEEK- Performances are March 26,27,28 at 7pm for public viewing and March 30 for the school. Please be here at 6pm for the night performances.
Tuesday after school for makeup hair demos until 4pm
Wednesday after school FULL DRESS REHEARSAL until 5pm * our last rehearsal
Tickets are on sale for $5 - specify which night
Best Wishes sales are going on until Monday, March 23- proceeds go to the cast and crew party
Parents are needed to help out for the evening performances- please call 222-1232 if you can help out
Break a Leg,
Mrs.Charle McAtee
Yesterday's dress rehearsal went fairly well especially considering practicing with the sound and lights. Great job with the energy levels. Help out each other with costumes as much as possible. Knights- take note of your boot coverings as many of them were not where they needed to be and I have velcro if you need need with placement.
Costumes are fragile and your responsibility- hang yours up and anything that can't be hung up needs to be in a small bag hooked on the hanger with our name on it. YOU MUST DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU PRACTICE AND PERFORM.
Today after school there is practice for the full cast and crew until 4pm. Next week is the BIG WEEK- Performances are March 26,27,28 at 7pm for public viewing and March 30 for the school. Please be here at 6pm for the night performances.
There is a change in the schedule for next week due to the large number of kids out for student council and track next week.
Monday after school FULL DRESS REHEARSAL until 5pmTuesday after school for makeup hair demos until 4pm
Wednesday after school FULL DRESS REHEARSAL until 5pm * our last rehearsal
Tickets are on sale for $5 - specify which night
Best Wishes sales are going on until Monday, March 23- proceeds go to the cast and crew party
Parents are needed to help out for the evening performances- please call 222-1232 if you can help out
Break a Leg,
Mrs.Charle McAtee
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
3-18-09
Oh happy Wednesday,
Yeah... today is another dress rehearsal, but this time we practice!! We are going to start with the second act and go to the end including stage call. This should be fun. NO COSTUMES go home now. You are to make sure that they are hung up on your hanger with your name on it. If you have accessories that don't hang, they must be in a bag hooked on your hanger. Costumes are your responsibility.
Practice schedule this week ends at 4pm
Wednesday: Full dress rehearsal
Thursday:Full cast and crew
Next Week's Schedule ends at 5pm- arrangements need to be made for rides.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday-FULL DRESS REHEARSALS
Performances: March 26,27,28 at 7pm for public - $5 /ticket March 30 for school
Tickets are on sale - specify which night
Best Wishes are a great way to send a personal touch that will be a keepsake for your child as it is published in the program. They are $5 each.
Please help out with individually wrapped snacks for sale at the intermissions.
Parents are still needed to help out with coverage Backstage and ticket sales. Please call me if you are able to help out(222-1232). Thank you so much.
Break a Leg,
Mrs.Charle McAtee
Yeah... today is another dress rehearsal, but this time we practice!! We are going to start with the second act and go to the end including stage call. This should be fun. NO COSTUMES go home now. You are to make sure that they are hung up on your hanger with your name on it. If you have accessories that don't hang, they must be in a bag hooked on your hanger. Costumes are your responsibility.
Practice schedule this week ends at 4pm
Wednesday: Full dress rehearsal
Thursday:Full cast and crew
Next Week's Schedule ends at 5pm- arrangements need to be made for rides.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday-FULL DRESS REHEARSALS
Performances: March 26,27,28 at 7pm for public - $5 /ticket March 30 for school
Tickets are on sale - specify which night
Best Wishes are a great way to send a personal touch that will be a keepsake for your child as it is published in the program. They are $5 each.
Please help out with individually wrapped snacks for sale at the intermissions.
Parents are still needed to help out with coverage Backstage and ticket sales. Please call me if you are able to help out(222-1232). Thank you so much.
Break a Leg,
Mrs.Charle McAtee
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