The First Half is Finished

We are at that midway point and the first half of the show is finished.  We have learned (almost) everything and we are ready to leave New York and make our way to Madagascar.  It's exciting!!  I continue to be amazed at how well it is all coming together.  This week marks our first week with Thursday rehearsals.  Just a reminder that Monday rehearsals are still 4:30-6:30 and Wednesday and Thursday rehearsals will be 3:45-5:45.  Here is the plan for this week:
Monday, February 26th:  We will be finishing up some blocking and working on characterization on the scenes in the first half.  This blocking will only include The Zoosters (Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria), The Penguins, Mason, Phil and Carl Hammernose.  In addition to this rehearsal, I would like all of Ensemble 2 to come from 4:30-5:30 for a costume fitting.  Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. Evans have been working hard on costumes and we need to make sure they all fit and that we have a cohesive look.  Please keep in mind that Ensemble 2 will be going home at 5:30 (the same time as the choir).
Wednesday, February 28th:  We will be doing a stumble through of the first half of the show.  This rehearsal will include all cast members.  In our stumble through, we will go through Act 1 as many times as we can and take notes on things that we need to work on or clarify before moving on to Act 2.
Thursday, March 1st:  We will go over all notes from Wednesday and make adjustments to Act 1.  After making adjustments, we will go through the first half as many times as we can.

This week not only marks the completion of Act 1 of the show, it is also the week that TICKETS GO ON SALE!!!.  Tickets will be available starting Thursday, March 1st in the front office.  Each family will be receiving 2 complimentary tickets.  These tickets will be passed out on Thursday during the regular school day.  They will be given to the oldest child in each family.  Since tickets will be available on Thursday, I have a small favor to ask each of you.  I have attached an image to advertise our show.  Please take a minute to download the image here.  I would LOVE it if each of you would post this image, with a small description on your facebook or instagram feed so that all of your friends and family can mark the dates in their calendars.  Thank you so much in advance!!! 

Another Short Week

We are making such progress.  I am so proud and super excited to see the first half of the show come together.  This week is another short week due to the holiday. I hope you all had a great and safe one.  This week we will be learning Grand Central.
Wednesday, February 21st:  Zoosters, Penguins, Mason, Phil, Maintenance Crew, Alex Fan Club, Marty Fan Club, Veterinary Assistants, and Vendors (Stephanie and Parker only)  will all be in this number and will be working on it this week.  I would also like the Zookeepers and lionesses to be at rehearsal to refresh and practice choreography as well as vocals.  Ensemble 2 will NOT have to be at rehearsal this week.
Also, as you are planning your summer trips, please mark your calendar for June 2nd.  This will be the Pony Express Days parade and we will be participating for the second year as a musical theater/student council/ballroom group.  Last year was the first year that we walked in the parade, and it was SUPER FUN!!!  The kids that participated had an amazing time and it is a memory that I will cherish for a long, long time.  If you are able to be there, you won't be sorry!

February 12th and 14th

I am glad we will be having 2 rehearsals this week.  We are so close to learning the whole first half of the show.  Here is the plan for this week
Monday, February 12th:  Ensemble 2, Zoosters, Penguins, & Zookeepers will be working on Relax, Be Cool.  Ensemble 1 will be running Wild and Free as well as working on vocals.
Wednesday, February 14th:  Ensemble 2, Zoosters, Penguins & Zookeepers will be finishing up on Relax Be Cool and Ensemble 1 will have the day off.

Also, t shirts will be coming home tomorrow. with students who have paid their donations.   If you haven't had a chance to come in and pay your donation, please do so as soon as possible.  You can send a check to school, or you can come into the office and pay Linda with a card.  When the donation has been paid, your child will receive their shirt.  If paying the donation is a financial hardship for your family, please let me know and I will make sure your child receives their shirt. 

Only One Practice This Week

We only have one practice this week due to parent teacher conferences!  I need all cast members at rehearsal on Monday, February 5th to learn the rest of Wild and Free. 
Also, the t shirts will be ordered on Tuesday of this week.  I am so excited to start seeing them on the kids at school.