March 12th-15th

This past week was probably one of the most productive ones that we have had.  It was fun to watch the kids get so excited to learn the big number iconically associated with Madagascar.  Every year around this time I see an increased level of commitment and excitement for the show.  We are getting so close and the kids are starting to catch the vision.
Monday, March 12th:  I will need the entire cast to be at rehearsal.  We are going to clean up the big numbers of the show.  We have rehearsed the vocals and choreography for each number, but it is traditionally a difficult thing for the kids to put the two together.  We will be running these numbers over and over getting them "show ready".  I need Alex, Melman and King Julien to come to rehearsal at 3:30 instead of 4:30 so they can work with Mrs. Hickenlooper on vocals before everyone else gets there.  
Wednesday, March 14th:  We will be learning Steak.  For steak I need Alex, Maurice and Ensemble 1.  There have been several questions over the last couple of weeks regarding which ensemble certain characters are in.  I want to clarify this.  In the first half of the show, the Zookeepers have their specific parts in the zoo/New York scenes.  These same characters are part of ensemble 1 in the second half of the show.  
Thursday, March 15th:  I need the Zoosters, penguins, King Julien, Maurice, Mason, Phil and Ensemble 1.  Ensemble 1 will learn the rest of Steak, penguins will work on their Sea Shanty and the Zoosters, King Julien and Maurice will be working on their scenes.