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!!!
Friday, February 23, 2018
Monday, February 19, 2018
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!
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!
Sunday, February 11, 2018
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.
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.
Sunday, February 4, 2018
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.
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.
Sunday, January 28, 2018
January 29th and 31st
Well the opening number is almost done, and in true Mrs. Patin fashion it is SPECTACULAR!! The kids are really enjoying themselves and learning so fast.
Here is the plan for this week's rehearsals.
Monday, January 29th: We will be finishing up and polishing up some things in the opening number so I do need all cast members to attend rehearsal.
Wednesday, January 31st: We will be working on Wild and Free. I know that on the Show Numbers paper that we passed out at the parent meeting it says the Entire Cast. While this is true, I don't need Ensemble 2 to attend rehearsal on Wednesday. The majority of the number will involve the leads and ensemble 1, and we will put ensemble 2 in on Monday, February 5th. I do want the penguins to come both days so they can work on characterization with Mrs. Fulton.
I will be ordering musical t shirts on Tuesday, February 6th. Please make sure you have paid your donation prior to this date. I am aware that it's not always convenient to shell out an extra $30+ and that many of us including myself have to budget and wait for payday. As a team we are really on top of things this year and have purchased the bulk of things that we need for sets, props, costumes. In saying that, we have spent a lot of the money that we've collected. I just want to make sure that we have enough in our musical account to pay for the t shirts. Thanks for your support in this way.
Please remember that the t shirts are covered with the donation. You do not need to pay any extra for them. However, if you are interested in purchasing any extra t shirts for yourself or other family members I would LOVE that. There will be a cost of $8.00 for each additional shirt ordered (XXL or larger are $10.00). If you would like to order extra shirts please email me with the following information: size of shirt, name of cast or choir member, and whether you want the cast names or choir names on the back of your shirt. Please send your emails prior to the February 6th date.
Here is the plan for this week's rehearsals.
Monday, January 29th: We will be finishing up and polishing up some things in the opening number so I do need all cast members to attend rehearsal.
Wednesday, January 31st: We will be working on Wild and Free. I know that on the Show Numbers paper that we passed out at the parent meeting it says the Entire Cast. While this is true, I don't need Ensemble 2 to attend rehearsal on Wednesday. The majority of the number will involve the leads and ensemble 1, and we will put ensemble 2 in on Monday, February 5th. I do want the penguins to come both days so they can work on characterization with Mrs. Fulton.
I will be ordering musical t shirts on Tuesday, February 6th. Please make sure you have paid your donation prior to this date. I am aware that it's not always convenient to shell out an extra $30+ and that many of us including myself have to budget and wait for payday. As a team we are really on top of things this year and have purchased the bulk of things that we need for sets, props, costumes. In saying that, we have spent a lot of the money that we've collected. I just want to make sure that we have enough in our musical account to pay for the t shirts. Thanks for your support in this way.
Please remember that the t shirts are covered with the donation. You do not need to pay any extra for them. However, if you are interested in purchasing any extra t shirts for yourself or other family members I would LOVE that. There will be a cost of $8.00 for each additional shirt ordered (XXL or larger are $10.00). If you would like to order extra shirts please email me with the following information: size of shirt, name of cast or choir member, and whether you want the cast names or choir names on the back of your shirt. Please send your emails prior to the February 6th date.
Sunday, January 21, 2018
January 22nd and 24th
I know I've said this before, but I am super impressed with the progress we have made in just a few rehearsals. Never before have we been learning harmonies in the first week. And never before have we been able to practice our vocals with the instrumental tracks in the first week! A big hats off to all of you and to Mrs. Hickenlooper and Mrs. Slack. (I hope you're not sick of the songs yet 😍)
I talked to the kids on Wednesday about being "off script" on each number prior to us learning the choreography for that number. Tomorrow and Wednesday we will be learning the choreography for "Showtime" the opening number. There is no need for your kids to bring their scripts since we will be dancing. Please make sure they are strong and confident on their vocals and spoken lines (if applicable) so that we can be off script by tomorrow afternoon's rehearsal.
Just a reminder that Mondays rehearsals will be from 4:30-6:30. This gives your child plenty of time to go home, get a snack, and rest before coming to rehearsal. Please have them wear comfortable clothes and shoes so they can dance both tomorrow and Wednesday.
Also, I am currently waiting for price quotes on a couple of different t shirt designs. I would love to have the t shirts ordered the first week of February (by February 5th). In saying this, I have collected donations from half of you up to this point. I will be ordering a total of 200+ t shirts which adds up quickly (It will cost approximately $1,300. In saying this, I will not be able to order the shirts until I have the majority of donations collected. If you haven't sent in your donation, I would appreciate it if you could do so as soon as possible. I understand that there are/can be extenuating circumstances that would prevent some of you from making a donation. If this is the case, please send me an email. You can send a check made out to Hidden Hollow Elementary to rehearsal with your child, you can send cash or you can come into the office and pay Linda with a credit/debit card.
Thank you again for all of your help and support.
I talked to the kids on Wednesday about being "off script" on each number prior to us learning the choreography for that number. Tomorrow and Wednesday we will be learning the choreography for "Showtime" the opening number. There is no need for your kids to bring their scripts since we will be dancing. Please make sure they are strong and confident on their vocals and spoken lines (if applicable) so that we can be off script by tomorrow afternoon's rehearsal.
Just a reminder that Mondays rehearsals will be from 4:30-6:30. This gives your child plenty of time to go home, get a snack, and rest before coming to rehearsal. Please have them wear comfortable clothes and shoes so they can dance both tomorrow and Wednesday.
Also, I am currently waiting for price quotes on a couple of different t shirt designs. I would love to have the t shirts ordered the first week of February (by February 5th). In saying this, I have collected donations from half of you up to this point. I will be ordering a total of 200+ t shirts which adds up quickly (It will cost approximately $1,300. In saying this, I will not be able to order the shirts until I have the majority of donations collected. If you haven't sent in your donation, I would appreciate it if you could do so as soon as possible. I understand that there are/can be extenuating circumstances that would prevent some of you from making a donation. If this is the case, please send me an email. You can send a check made out to Hidden Hollow Elementary to rehearsal with your child, you can send cash or you can come into the office and pay Linda with a credit/debit card.
Thank you again for all of your help and support.
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Snacks
It looks like we will be selling snacks at rehearsals after all. This will be an excellent opportunity for us to earn a little extra money so that we will be able to buy another storage shed to store costumes and props. I know I said I would wait until Friday, but I have had a large number of parents surveyed already and I don't think the results will change much in the next day.
I am looking for 2 parents who would be willing to come in for about an hour and sell snacks at rehearsals. Please sign up for one or multiple time slots that you are available for. Click here to find the sign up genius. Our best time for selling snacks is right before rehearsal starts. Please plan on being there from 4:00-5:00 on Mondays and 3:15-4:15 on Wednesdays (and Thursdays when they start).
Thank you so much for your willingness to help.
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