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!!!