REHEARSAL NOTES

The time has come when each rehearsal includes almost the entire cast!  This means that each day there are over 100 kids waiting for their time on stage! 

Beginning tomorrow, the kids will be waiting in the music room for their time to go on stage.  The routines and policies we begin tomorrow will be very similar to how it will be at the high school during the week of the show.  We wanted you to be aware of their expectations from now on.  With this many kids waiting together it is important that everyone understand our expectations.

*Kids will be waiting for long periods of time so they need to bring a calm activity to pass the time (card games, coloring, books to read, etc)

*We will allow electronics UNLESS it becomes an issue (viewing inappropriate things, not paying attention to their call to go on stage, etc) ****once we get to the high school, electronics will not be allowed in the cast waiting room

*We will have someone to call each group when it is their time to go on stage

*They may bring a water bottle labeled with their name.  

*They will be asked to go to the bathroom before rehearsal begins and then wait until the end or until a break. 

*Limiting bathroom and drink breaks will ensure that kids are in the music room when their scene is called and they don't miss their time on stage.

*When practices end at 6:30 (like this Friday) the cast will be provided a snack.  When practices end at 8:00 (as well as the entire show week) they will be provided dinner.  

*Unless absolutely necessary all cast members need to stay for the entire rehearsal.  When even one person is missing it changes how the scene is run.

Thank you for being supportive of our policies and rules! We want to make sure this experience is positive for the entire cast!

Chorus Camp: Reminders for your base costume

Boys -  colorful inexpensive bottoms (they will be cut) & a white tank.
Girls -  solid colorful shirt and leggings (timeless patterns or solids are fine)

I posted some examples inexpensive joggers, don’t be afraid to get a size up in girls to get the color you want.  I also posted an example of some inexpensive colorful canvas shoes if you don’t already have them.  Thanks for coming out today.  Your kiddos did great. They are going to be adorable!!! 

*I added some Pinterest pics so you can all get an idea of where I’m going with the boys costumes.

CHORUS CAMP PARENTS

Thank you for coming today!  What a great meeting!  Mrs. Baker will be posting the dance video soon for you to help your munchkin practice. 

Please save the date-Saturday April 14

Time TBA

In addition to being a work day will have a bonus rehearsal for chorus campers!  It is not mandatory but will be another chance before show week to go through the choreography!

Background Check

Just a reminder that anyone who wishes to help in any capacity with kids in the musical MUST HAVE A COMPLETED BACKGROUND CHECK ON FILE PRIOR TO SHOW WEEK as well as our signed Volunteer Policy form.

If you are even thinking about volunteering please come check with me when you bring your child Saturday.  I have a list of everyone who has been approved.  I will have a few forms if you need to fill one out or you can print them from here.  It takes the district a few days or even a couple of weeks to run the checks so now is the time to turn them in!  If you have done one for any school function in the district it will count.

Click this post title for the forms.

Saturday, April 21 REQUIRED Rehearsal

We are so excited to have this rehearsal time in the Durant!! This will be our tech day to work, get mics passed out, get sound eq, lighting, set moving, flying company, etc. VERY IMPORTANT!!!

* First run through 9:00-12:00 

*Second run through (with flying company)1:00-5:00

This is our first full run through in the Durant - so exciting and so important!!! I know everyone is busy and we all have this and that going on - please set aside this time to be at the Durant so we can respect each other’s time. We have countless volunteers who are committing their time to helping your kids have the best experience possible as well as money invested in tech help, so it is very important to be present for this Saturday rehearsal.

Rehearsal Schedule for Saturday, March 24th

Schedule
10:00 - 12:00 - Chorus camp
11:00 - 12:00 - Munchkinland sequence 1&2 (everyone in this scene), Yellow Brick Road
BREAK
1:00 - 2:00 - Emerald City Chorus/Ozians (this includes leads in this scene)
2:00 - 3:00 - Winkies (and leads)
4:00 - 5:00 - Jitterbug scene (everyone in this scene)
5:00 - 6:00 - Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Yellow Brick Road, Apple Trees, Crows

Headshots
Our photographer, Adeana, will be at the school on Saturday from 10:00-12:00 taking headshots. You MUST have your child at the school during this time to have their headshot displayed at the performances. Our photographer essentially works pro bono and has that time to give us. Many of you will have to bring your child to the school twice. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Notes for Saturday
I know children are playing sports, dance, piano, etc...
PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO HAVE YOUR CHILD TO THE SCHOOL AT THEIR DESIGNATED TIME/SCENE. Obviously, if your child cannot make their time, I will have to reblock them.

This is a parent work day as well. There are a million things that need to be painted, assembled and constructed. If you can help, we can use you! Please, no small children. We cannot have any children running around the school unsupervised at all.

There will be no food at the school either. Please make sure your child has eaten. Water bottles are welcomed.

Thank you all for your help and participation. It is going to be a wonderful show! #followtheyellowbrickroad

Important Dates!

We have some upcoming SATURDAY rehearsals...

March 24 - will be our chorus camp, afternoon choreography rehearsals, headshots and first Parent work day. This is a HUGE day for Martin Musicals. ALL HANDS ON DECK!
 
April 14 - second Parent work day and choreography rehearsals as needed! 

April 21 - all day tech run through at Durant! We are so excited to have this opportunity to get our mics up and running before the first evening rehearsal at the Durant!

Specifics and times will be coming soon, but I wanted to make sure you had those dates on your calendars!