Sunday Rehearsal

Hello Genesians,

It was not part of my original plan when we started this process, but I'd like to rehearse this Sunday afternoon. I understand that many of you have travel plans made already but if you are available, I would so appreciate (and the kids would, too) the opportunity to run things one last time before we put it on hold for two weeks.

I'd like to rehearse with the Von Trapp family (Captain, Maria, kids, Max, Franz and Frau Schmidt) from 2-5 and the nuns from 3-4. Location is tentatively Cafeteria.

Please let me know if your child has been called and you are not able to make it. Check back for updates because I might make changes based on availability. Thank you!

Volunteer Slots Filling Up!

Hello Parents!

Those volunteer slots are filling up quickly. Please make your selection quickly so you can serve our production in the best way for you.

You can access the sign up page here.

The deadline for t-shirt orders is Sunday, March 29th at 5PM. Go to the Order T-shirts tab at the top of the blog to place your order today!

Wednesday Rehearsal

Max only. 5PM pickup. 

Updated: Volunteer Sign Ups for Parents

UPDATE: I've changed the link for volunteer sign ups so you all can edit the document. Minor detail!

Hello Cast and Crew Parents!

It was so nice seeing many of you this morning at our meeting. Thank you so much for taking the time to join us for a few minutes today. I hope we clarified some things and we're making for a smooth production process.

As promised, here is the link to the Volunteer Sign Up page. Please take a few minutes to scroll through the list and see where you can best serve. We need help in all areas but especially in the top four coordinator positions as soon as possible. I promise I won't leave you hanging if you sign up for one of those spots. We'll find a time to meet before Spring Break (or over Spring Break!) and get you started.

The link to order t-shirts is now a new page on our blog. You can get there by clicking this link. Happy Ordering!

Parents Meeting Recap

For any parents who may have missed today's meeting or need a recap, here is the PowerPoint presentation we shared:

Cast and Crew Parent Meeting

Sponsorships: 
Four corporate sponsorships are available for $2,500 each.
The package includes:

• Promotion in the form of:
• Name on the back of the t-shirts
• One of only four full page ads in the program
• Spot on the sponsors banner that will hang next to the school driveway leading up to the show and in the PLC during performances
• Special spot in our pre-show behind-the-scenes video
• The VIP Experience
• 6 VIP seats with concessions
• 6 The Sound of Music t-shirts
• VIP entrance and parking

Volunteering:

We need ALL parents! If your child is a part of the cast or crew of The Sound of Music, we need your help to make our production happen. There are many ways to help!

Please note: We are in need of lighting and sounds assistance, in a BIG way.  Any help or contacts that can be offered would be GREATLY appreciated.
Available Volunteer Positions: 

• Volunteer Coordinator 
• Corporate Sponsorship Coordinator 
• Program Coordinator 
• Ad Sales Coordinator
• Strike Team 
• Pizza Team – Saturday afternoon 
• Dessert Team – Saturday night 
• Dinner for Adults Team 
• After Party Parents
• Sell Tickets at Mass
• Costume Pieces Check-in
• Costume Label Maker
• Platform Construction
• Furniture Pick Up/Return
• Water
• AA Batteries
• Hair/Makeup Supplies
• Paint
• Seamstresses
• T-shirt Distribution
• Concessions Help
• Box Office
• Backstage Help

Crew & Sets:

Ms. Sell-Dane says… 

“Once we have our set designs complete and materials secured we will begin the process of calling for sign-up of crew work.

In the near future, emails will be sent out asking for crew help on specific days at specific times. Please be sure your Renweb email address is up to date.” 

“Please remember that we have 45 crew members and will only use 5-15 members at any work shift. Work needing to be completed will dictate the number of crew members needed on any given day. 

All crew members are required to work at least one shift. Please try to be flexible. Thank you!” 

Tech Week:  April 26th-May 3rd 

• Attendance is crucial 
• Plan ahead 
• Homework 
• Dinner 
• Rides (cast call times might complicate this) 
• Plan is still very much TBD 
• Crew needs black pants and black shoes 
• ALL Cast & Crew need to bring a reusable water bottle, disposable plastic water bottles will not be provided this year.  Please put your name on your refillable water bottle. 

Tentative Tech Week Schedule: 

Please note, this is the schedule from last year, please use it as a sample. Our schedule will look similar but will not look identical.   Please keep an eye on the blog for updates and changes as late as the night before.  (You can subscribe to blog updates by using the subscribe by email box on the top, right corner of this page.)

• Monday, 4/28 - 6:00-8:00 PLC- Run entire show - All Cast & All Crew
• Tuesday, 4/29 - 5:00 - 8:00pm PLC- Tech Rehearsal - All Cast & Partial Crew
• Wednesday 4/30 5:00 - 8:00pm PLC- Dress Rehearsal (no hair/makeup) - All Cast & Some Crew
• Cast call 5:45
• Thursday 5/1 -7:00pm PLC- Full Dress Rehearsal with All Cast & All Crew
• Full Performance 7pm
• Crew call 6:00pm 
• Cast call TBD starting at 4:30PM
• Friday, 5/2 School Performance 10:30am PLC 
• Still working out details due to First Friday Mass. All children should wear their formal uniform to school. Crew should bring crew clothes to change into. Some cast members will be asked to arrive early to get into costume for drop off. You’ll be notified. Early dismissal.
• Friday 5/2 Opening Performance 7pm PLC- Crew Call 6:00 pm 
•  Cast call TBD beginning at 4:30pm
• Saturday, 5/3 Final Performances 3PM AND 7pm PLC 
• 3PM show - Crew call 2pm Cast call TBD beginning at 12:30pm 
• 7PM show - Crew call 6pm Cast call TBD beginning at 4:30pm 
• AFTER PARTY Immediately Following the Final Show

Dues: 

Cast: $70 (includes costume fee)

Crew: $25

• Billed through Renweb
• Due by start of Spring Break

Next Up for CREW Parents: 

• Sign up for a volunteer position 
• Order additional t-shirts if you are interested 
• All cast and crew members have paid for a shirt in their dues. 
• Order for friends and family 
• Links will be posted on the blog

CAST Requirements: 

• Costumes 
• We’ll be asking for specific tights, socks and shoes in the coming weeks. 
• Please LABEL them with your child’s name. 
• Will be due sometime leading up to tech week. 
• Girls
• Sports bra 
• Bike shorts/athletic shorts 
• You will be sent home without them starting April 26th.
• Makeup for ALL cast members 
• In a baggie with your child’s name on it, please include:
• Black mascara 
• Black pencil eye liner 
• Liquid foundation- pre-applied upon arrival starting Thursday, April 30thNext Up for CAST Parents 

Next Up for CAST Parents: 

• Sign up for a volunteer position 
• Order additional t-shirts if you are interested 
• All cast and crew members have paid for a shirt in their dues. 
• Order for friends and family 
• Keep an eye out for costume requirements 
• Purchase makeup 
• Girls- bring extra costume pieces

Thank You! 

Monday Rehearsal

Anyone in scenes 11 and 12 are called tomorrow. See you then!

Sunday meeting and rehearsal

Cast and Crew Parent Meeting

Sunday at 10am in the cafeteria 

Enter through the media side gate

Sunday 10:30 am -1:30 pm

The entire cast is called to continue blocking and to run the first act. Bring a snack. We'll rehearse in the cafeteria. Pick up in the front. If you cannot make it due to the time change, please let me know ASAP. 

Sound of Music Special on TV Tonight!

Hello Genesians,

Tune in tonight to ABC for a special 20/20 on The Sound of Music.

It might be a good idea to DVR it and check it out tomorrow since it's on at 10. :)

Here's some information: https://t.e2ma.net/message/yze8h/6dfsbh

Wednesday rehearsal

I'll need the same group from Monday until 5:30. See you then!

Monday rehearsal

Tomorrow I'll review scenes with:

Von Trapp children

Maria

Captain 

Pick up at 5:30 in the front. 

Rehearsal Sunday is in the Cafeteria

Please meet at the back gate and pick up in the front. See you there!

Sunday rehearsal

This Sunday, the 15th, we're aiming to block scenes 9 and 10. We need:

2PM-5PM

Captain

Maria

2:30-5PM

Von Trapp Children

Max

3:30-5PM

Franz

Frau Schmidt

Zeller

Von Schreiber

Rolf

Yearbook Photo

Cast and Crew of SOM,

Our yearbook photo will be taken on Thursday, March 19th at 8:15 in the gym.

You MUST be in formal uniform. Thank you!

No Wednesday Rehearsal

Enough said! :)

Monday Rehearsal

Scene 9: We need the Captain, Max, Maria and the Von Trapp children until 5:00 PM. See you then!

Blog Email Subscription Issues

Hi everyone,

Some of you have mentioned to me that you are not receiving blog updates in a timely fashion to make plans for drop off and pick up. I've looked into the issues and changed our daily delivery window to 7-9PM.

What does this mean?
If you do not receive a blog update email between 7PM and 9PM and expect that there might be rehearsal the next day (Monday, Wednesday or Sunday), it is still your responsibility to check the blog. If there is no post on the blog by the time you wake up in the morning, you can safely assume that there is no rehearsal that day.

I hope this delivery window change helps the issues we've been having but keep checking the blog in the meantime. Thank you!

Sunday rehearsal

Hello everyone,

Tomorrow we'll continue with the same group from last weekend. This means the entire cast is called except for Mother Abbess. You should be off book for any scenes we did last weekend and familiar with the rest of scenes 6 and 7. 

We'll rehearse in the PLC from 2-5. See you then!

Rehearsal tomorrow

We'll rehearse with the captain and Maria tomorrow until 5. See you then!

Monday Rehearsal

Maria and the Captain are called tomorrow from 3:15-4:30. See you then!