And The Winner Is... The Great and Powerful Oz!

Merry Christmas and thanks to all who voted on the play options.  We are just waiting for confirmation from New York that we have the license to the show, but that should happen soon.  So get your green clothing ready fellow Ozians!

Next up is AUDITIONS on Saturday, January 12th from 1-3pm in the Parish Life Center.  This is for students who are interested in auditioning for a LEAD PART in the play.  In other words, if you want to have a speaking part on stage, we want you to audition.  This would include the characters of DOROTHY, SCARECROW, TIN MAN,THE LION, GLENDA THE GOOD WITCH, THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST, THE WIZARD, AUNTIE EM, UNCLE HENRY, TOTO, etc.

If you are planning to be in the chorus of the play, you do not have to audition.  But we would like you to come at 3pm on January 12th  for a sign up and short information session.  This means if you are interested in being a MUNCHKIN,  FLYING MONKEY, A GUARD, A CITIZEN OF OZ etc. come to the 3pm session.  Some of these parts may have a single line or two, but we will assign these during rehearsals.

Good luck to all.  Our first read through is Sunday, January 20th with the cast!

Time To Vote

Hello!  we are excited about our upcoming production for 2013!  We need you to vote for the play you'd like to perform.  Please use the voting box on the side of the page to vote.  Please vote only once and vote by this coming Friday, December 14th, before 5pm.

The play receiving the most votes will be the one we will try to license for the spring.

Good luck!

The Rabbit Hole is Closed

I just finished washing the show out of my hair.  My head may be free of any heart-shaped red paint, but it is full of heartfelt memories that I will cherish for many years.  I am beyond proud of our players and crew - you all ran a perfect show tonight (and this afternoon too) that ended as I had expected, you finished STRONG!

The performances were the best of the three shows, the joy lifted the roof.  My favorite moment of all the shows has to be tonight's intermission when everyone was singing backstage to "We Are Young!"  I felt so very young hearing that song floating free from behind the curtain, the joy lifted the roof.

Congratulations on leaving Wonderland victorious!

What A Show!!

I can honestly say that I had the pleasure of sitting back and enjoying the show tonight - I had only one scramble to kill a projector that was expressing its pride of being a Windows computer.  ALL WHILE PROJECTING THE WINDOWS LOGO ON THE SET!!! D'oh!

I am thrilled and honored to have seen the performance you all presented.  It was superb: fun, on-cue, sung well, and loud.  We watched  joy unfurl on stage.

Now comes the hard part - 2 more shows.  Watch out for Performance Fatigue - the crash ofter pulling off a big show, then not quite binging it on the next show.  Keep up the energy and fun.

I can't wait to see you all again tomorrow!

BTW - As ALWAYS: I forgot to thank some incredibly critical volunteers who literally made the show: Rob Maphis and Johnny Ingram, you guys rule!  I'll get you on-stage tomorrow.  Sorry guys.

Thanks again and congratulations!

Wonderful Dress Rehearsal

OK, so it started out realllly weak and we needed to do a little poking and prodding to get the energy back...

OK, I'm restarting this email because it started out realllly lacking energy (sound familiar?) - I'll punch it up here: WOW!  We have a show people!  The songs have come together, the dance numbers are a blast to watch, and the sets are to die for!  I'm proud how you all restored the umph into the show and gave us more.  Tomorrow, let's see even more: more energy, more physical humor, more sound, more bigness.

Tomorrow's morning sneak-preview is always a tough show to run.  The little kids don't hold back if you are not grabbing their attention, but they are a hoot when they see something that cracks them up.  Let's crack them up the whole show - you can do it.  I know you can, and will.

See you all in the AM - It's show-day people!

Final Rehearsal Tonight & Schedule Reminders

Last night went much better - the confidence levels are up, the lines are almost nailed-down, and I could hear nearly all of you singing loudly.  It's really coming together!

Tonight is our last rehearsal - 6pm~8pm, EVERYONE tonight.

Tomorrow is the Tech-Rehearsal - CREW ONLY - 6pm~8pm

Thursday is Dress Rehearsal... it's not a rehearsal - it's the show for an invisible audience! CAST call at 5:30p, CREW at 6pm, show at 7pm - wrap at 9pm or so...

Friday - final instructions to be provided Thursday at Dress... listen well.

We're standing on the edge of the Rabbit Hole and it's not looking so dark any more - in fact, it look very welcoming, fun, and exciting!  Wonderland awaits.

Final Sunday Rehearsal and Important Message

We will be holding our last Sunday rehearsal from 1:30p~5p in the PLC.  Every player must attend.

Some of you may know that the Holy Family community lost a wonderful soul this week, as Eric Anderson passed away Thursday evening.  His departure has affected deeply many of our parent volunteers who knew him well or were best friends of this talented man.  The Funeral Mass will be held Monday, to be followed by a reception in the PLC that afternoon.

Since the reception will be in the PLC, we will have to disassemble our technology platforms in the theatre.  Any volunteers who can stay after the Sunday rehearsal to help do a careful strike would be greatly appreciated.  Also, please - no snacks that will leave ANY residue or crumbs will be allowed in the PLC during the rehearsal.  We must keep it as clean as we can.

Likewise, we will need a team of volunteers to reassemble the platforms Monday afternoon following the reception so we can have our 2nd-to-last rehearsal from 5p-7p.  Please reply to this message if you can help at either the Sunday night strike or Monday afternoon re-set.

Final Cast Schedule - Revised

The final schedule for the show has been posted to the Pages area at right.  You can download it here too.

Wednesday Scene-6 Reminder

Remember - If you are in Scene 6 (and basically, who isn't?!), please attend the rehearsal right after school 'til 5.  No crew are to attend the rehearsal - if you don't know what you are supposed to be doing, please chat with Miss. Nancy Sell-Dane for your assignments.

WHEN we nail this scene down, we'll have our show.  Sunday will be the big test - Full Run-Thru with final tweaks.  If you still feel like you'd like some personal line-coaching, do not hesitate to ask me - I will be happy to stay late tomorrow.  Like my old Speech Teacher used to tell me: "Practice doesn't make perfect, practice makes permanent!"

See'yall tomorrow!

An Even Better Rehearsal!

Wednesday you all looked even better!  I'd give you a grade like my Blood Type: B+.  We can only go on-stage with an "Grade A" show, so we have yet a few more glitches to overcome.  Keep pushing - lines, lines, lines!  Three cheers to Maryann Geagea for learning the Caucus Race song, and even more so for she bravery to stand up before all of you and prove she had done it.  THAT'S COMMITMENT!  ("Voldemort Hug" to her... look it up).

OK, so to get us to our "A-game" we need to have a contingency rehearsal Friday right after school 'til 4~5.  I am fairly certain we have access to the PLC stage Friday, so all players who are in Scene-6 should attend.  This is the final scene and really needs to knock the audience over.  Lines, lines, lines!  A lot of lines were missed, some by directoral error, some by crain-bramps.

Our time is rapidly coming to a close.  I've attached the final production schedule Mrs. Montz handed out - please look it over and contact me if you have any questions.

Finally: We need some help attaching some support to costumes - please let Mrs. Montz know if you can help with these critical last-minute wardrobe preparations.

Thank you all - I see an big "A" in your future.

TICKETS NOW ON-SALE

You may order your tickets for Alice In Wonderland on-line at the following link:

    Alice In Wonderland - 2012  = http://www.animill.com/_Projects/AIW-2012/aiw-tickets-buy.html

We'll see you at the show!

Wednesday Reminder - 2nd to Last Rehearsal

Just a quick reminder to anyone up this late: Wednesday is our 2nd to last rehearsal, so ALL CAST & ENSEMBLE must attend.  It begins right after school and goes 'til around 5pm.  The countdown clock is ticking away, unlike the White Rabbit's watch, our clock does not stop.  We will also be handing out the final schedule, so please attend.

As for Crew, if you signed up to attend this rehearsal instead of Sunday, we'll see you at the PLC.

Pretty Darn Good Rehearsal

OK, so we don't quite yet "Have a show," but it's reeallllly close.  I'm disappointed that some players had forgotten their lines or not learned their songs - they just aren't that difficult to learn.  I'm sure that by Wednesday's rehearsal EVERYONE will know their lines and songs - otherwise Mr. Sponsler's evil twin brother will take the stage again and exceed the OSHA prescribed decibel level for your young ears.

But I want you all to know that I see a grand success budding in Wonderland - it's inside you ready to blossom.  Your dance numbers are almost locked, the songs sound good - YOU JUST TO BE LOUDER!  This is not a Holy Family School classroom, it's a 500 seat theatre where sound dissipates into thin air after the first row.  You need to pretend that everyone there has a serious hearing impairment and you are trying to win tickets to the next Adele concert - OUTSIDE VOICES PLEASE!

Wednesday is another Full Run Thru right after school.  We hit the stage at 2:30p.  All CAST will be there... it's our turn.

Some notes:

ALL COSTUME MONEY DUE Wednesday.  You will be responsible for your own costume without payment.

ALL PROGRAM AD REQUESTS and PAYMENTS due Wednesday.

Just 2 more rehearsals - make Mr. Beu, Mrs. Montz, Miss. Sell-Dane, and me proud.  I know you can - and will.

Curtis (Dr. Jekyll, most of the time) Sponsler

And So It Begins...

Big rehearsals this week!  Sunday 4/15, Full Run-Through 1:30p-5:30p.  T-Shirts to be handed out AFTER rehearsal!

We are now in our last few days of preparation and desperately need your cooperation to ensure the success of the show.  Please show up on-time, put all cellphones in the storage basket for safety, seat yourselves in the theatre quickly and quietly.  We must complete a full run-through Sunday to stay on schedule.

These are both the most stressful and most gratifying times of the play - this is when it all comes together: the choreography, singing, blocking, props and set pieces.  By the end of rehearsal Sunday I hope to shout out to all of you: "Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a show!"

See you all with your Cheshire Cat smiles on.

Curtis ("T" minus 12 days and 12 hours to go) Sponsler

T-Shirts are IN!!

Put on your smiles - the shirts are done!  We will be handing them out Sunday 4/18 AFTER rehearsal.

Pretty cool, huh?!

Special thanks to: Brian and Kim deZavala, and ScreenWorks USA for their AMAZING work!

Last Rehearsals Update and Calls (CAST ONLY)

I'll try to keep these last few emails succinct: 

Cast & Crew, and parents - we are on our last 2 weeks 'til show nights.  We have a series of CRITICAL rehearsals coming up that require ALL CAST (main players & ensemble) to attend.  Just like any sports finals, this is our Play-Off weeks and expect everyone to participate.  Any no-shows (unexcused) will be dismissed - we cannot afford nor allow anyone to inhibit our production schedule.

We still have a lot to learn (but WITHOUT scripts or music with vocal reference), we need to be focused, attentive, and responsive to remember these last few directions.

THURSDAY 4/12 - optional, but fun :: (ALL CAST, not crew) We are having a less formal get together "Lunch-to-Learn-Your-Lines" in the school's cafeteria from 11a-3p.  We will practice lines, sing our songs, and snarffle pizza.  No scripts - but this is where you can forget lines and WE help you along.  Please reply if you can make it or not.

SUNDAY 4/15 - CRITICAL :: (ALL CAST, CREW To Be Announced) Full Run-Through 1:30p-5:30p.  T-Shirts to be handed out AFTER rehearsal!

-        ALL costume fees due on Sunday.  If you do not know what you owe – email Mrs. Montz at montzie@gmail.com

-        ALL ad requests for the program due Friday, April 20^th.  (see attached form)

-        NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS for these last few rehearsals (and others coming up).  Please reply if/when you can be available .  I will notify who we select to help.

Final Countdown - "Built-In Hold"

Thank you all Cast Members for attending the meeting yesterday and listening so well.  I'll only say this once more time: It's in your hands.  The path to success for the show resides in you - be serious, listen, know your lines & songs, and have a good time.  That's your recipe.

But all that said - it really is crunch-time.  The Beus and Montzes have given you all the lessons to some awesome dance numbers.  They've done their work, now it your turn.  Work with each other, lift each other up.  If you make a mistake, ask for help for us or your friends.

I know you'll all shine when you hit the stage - believe in yourselves, in your fellow cast members, your diligent crew, and the many volunteers there to see you succeed.

Happy Easter and have a great Spring Break (study, read, sing).

Critical Meeting Wednessay!

We will be holding a critical meeting for the CAST right as school lets out in the PLC.  Just run over to the theatre for a quick discussion and update.  This is VERY important - regarding final schedule, missed practices, and our last 2 weeks of rehearsals.

I know it's the start of Spring Break - but please, I'm only asking for 30 minutes MAX.  I'm not a demanding person - but this is the final cut meeting.  I'm going to decide what's in the play, and whom.

Please, ALL CAST, be there... then it's off to Spring Break (I'm headed to Typhoon Lagoon myself and I'm staying there 'til I look like a California Grape!)

Another Great Sunday - More Found Items

Our players had another wonderful rehearsal Sunday.  We ran thru the entire first half of the show (which is more like 3/4 of the show).  They remembered most of their dance numbers, had most of their lines down, and behaved very well.

For Wednesday Mrs. Montz and Mrs. Beu will be running the show (I have a project deadline for Friday) and will practice the Caucus Race number, and perhaps a few other numbers for reinforcement.  Look for Pam's email soon for her Call List and times for Wednesday.

We also found several items after everyone left the PLC: A) A black Orlando Magic shoulder belonging to Jordan Groover, B) A Teal "Aero Call" bag with school clothes, skort, shirt & shoes, and C) a cool thermoplastic striped drinking cup w/ integrated straw.  All potential owners can retrieve said item from the school's front office.

Time is getting short - remember, by next Sunday, you all have to be off-book!  Learn your lines and practice the songs.

Have a great Wednesday rehearsal.

NO CREW SUNDAY!!!

Error - Only Primary Cast & Ensemble for this Sunday.

I simply must read my emails more carefully...

Another Friday Conflict - Must Cancel

OK, I've got a conflict for rehearsal for Friday so I have to cancel.  Fortunately this should only affect 3 performers (not so fortunate for them - sorry).  But the good news is, they are doing very well anyway - I was just trying to jump a little ahead.

So, no call for Friday.

But remember - ALL cast & crew Sunday, 2:30p~5:30p and it may run 'til 6pm.

I need 2 parent volunteers for Sunday.  Please reply to this message if you can volunteer, I will then select 2 and notify then of the lucky selection.

Also, I will be announcing the Crew Schedule Monday night for all times we need the crew to attend.

See you all Sunday.

Call for 16 Crew Members - Saturday

Mrs. Sell-Dane is in need of 16 Crew Members for Saturday from11am to 2pm.  Those interested should sign-up with Mrs. Sell-Dane tomorrow (Friday) in the Art Room.

CALL SHEET - Wednesday, March 21

We will be working on the "Unbirthday Song" sequence starting at 3:30~5:30 - in the upstairs PLC small theatre, not the main stage.

Anna

Wheatley

Madison

Mayer

Matthew	Curchman
Rebekah	Boggs
Julianna	Jackson

Maddy	Montz
Lauren	Bautista
Brianna	Maphis
Julia	Galate
Maryann	Geagea
Shea	Moran

See you at the party!

FRIDAY CANCELED - SUNDAY CALL SHEET

Well, the actual DAY of Friday has not been canceled, but due to the late nature of my rehearsal call we will NOT be having any rehearsal Friday (tomorrow).

As for Sunday, here's the line-up and some specific times to attend:

2:00p~2:30p - "Simon Says" p79~p89

Sofia  Colon-Rivero

Emmanuel Abreu

Anna Wheatley

Madison Mayer

Isabella Hernandez

Marc Gutierrez

Jacob Tolan

Dylan Patten

Nicholas Butts

Spencer Cutts

Justin Montz

Lauren Bautista

Brianna Maphis

Julia Galate

2:00p~2:30p - more practice for:

"The Golden Afternoon"- Stacy Bew, Choreographer
Small Alice - Elyse Decker
Flower: Violet - Jenna Edwards
Flower: Rose - Jordan Goover
Flower: Daisy - Grace Morris
Flower: Lilly - Amanda Saab
Flower: Petunia - Katie Timmel


"I'm Late" (Mr. Sponsler's theme-song) - Pam Montz, Choreographer
Main Alice - Anna Wheatley
Cheshire Cat 1 - Lauren Bautista
Cheshire Car 2 - Brianna Maphis
Cheshire Cat 3 - Julia Galate
White Rabbit - Madison Mayer
Ensemble: ALL

Nicole Budel
Mary Doyle
Julia Galloway
Brianna Houlihan
Angela Martinez
Maggie McKenna
Jewell Murphy
Samantha Muscardin
Coleen O'Keefe
Sami Scheffelin
Olivia Evanoff

But wait!  There's more!

For our regular rehearsal times: 2:30p~5:30p

"Painting the Roses Red" p72~p84

Sofia  Colon-Rivero

Emmanuel Abreu

Anna Wheatley

Madison Mayer

Isabella Hernandez

Marc Gutierrez

Jacob Tolan

Dylan Patten

Nicholas Butts

Spencer Cutts

Justin Montz Lauren Bautista Brianna Maphis Julia Galate

"Advice" p29-p33

Shea Moran

Matthew Curschman

Jordan Goover

Maddy Montz

That's quite the list - you could say our deck is full (or that I'm one Ace short of a full deck)

See you all Sunday!

MASTER SCHEDULE

To the right is a nearly set-in-stone schedule for all who wish to be ready to rehearse.  Locations are usually in the PLC Main Stage, but a few will take place in the HF School Cafeteria, or the small theatre upstairs in the PLC.  Always check the CALL SHEETS posted prior to the rehearsal for any changes.  Look over your scripts to correlate your part to the schedule below.  As always, ANY questions or concerns, please contact me ASAP.

This post is permanent in the Pages Section to the right  ----->>>

CALL SHEET, Wednesday 3/14 & Friday 3/16

Helloooww my patient cast.  Wednesday we will be rehearsing much of Scene 2 with the "Caucus Race" & "Ocean of Tears"  Our cast needs are as follows:

Wednesday, March 14th - 3:30p~5:30p

Anna	Wheatley
Elyse	Decker
Brittany	Stewart

Lauren	Bautista
Brianna	Maphis
Julia	Galate
Maryann	Geagea
Shea	Moran

Sarah	Ingram
Julia	Beu
Christen	Becerra
Gabriella	Guzzi
Madison	Mayer

Nicole	Budel
Mary	Doyle
Julia	Galloway
Brianna	Houlihan
Angela	Martinez
Maggie	McKenna
Jewell	Murphy
Samantha	Muscardin
Coleen	O'Keefe
Sami	Scheffelin
Olivia	Evanoff

We're really getting into the meat of the production now - Sunday's rehearsal was a total blast as the Beus worked-out our players to Zip-A-Dee-Do-Dah!  That's going to be a real show-stopper - I loved it!

Friday I am calling for a smaller rehearsal to keep us on schedule - Please contact me if anyone below already had plans to skedaddle on the day off; but if you can make it but need a ride, we can arrange a limo (not) to bring you here and back.

Friday, March 16th - 3:30p-5:30p

Scene 1 - "I'm Late" & "Advice"

Julianna	Jackson
Sofia	Colon-Rivero
Jordan	Groover
Maddy	Montz

Anna	Wheatley

Lauren	Bautista
Brianna	Maphis
Julia	Galate
Maryann	Geagea
Shea	Moran

Sarah	Ingram
Julia	Beu
Christen	Becerra
Gabriella	Guzzi
Madison	Mayer

Nicole	Budel
Mary	Doyle
Julia	Galloway
Brianna	Houlihan
Angela	Martinez
Maggie	McKenna
Jewell	Murphy
Samantha	Muscardin
Coleen	O'Keefe
Sami	Scheffelin
Olivia	Evanoff

OK, see you all Wednesday and Friday.

Zip-A-Dee-Do-AHH! Rehearsal!

Another wonderful rehearsal echoed through the hallowed walls of the PLC today as the Beus whipped the kids into shape for the Zip-A-Dee-Do-Dah! number. The kids were attentive and enthralled - they performed well and put on a fine display of footwork. Thank you to all who helped keep the place organized and assisted in the number's design. We also had a great Tech-Meeting to discuss the show's costumes, sets, lighting, and props. Get ready for some crazy things to happen as the magicians wield their wands of inspiration. And yes, we WILL be using streamer-cannon again this year - and yes, Sister Dorothy gets to set one off after the last show :-)

CALL SHEET - Sunday, March 11

For this Sunday we will be rehearsing the big pre-intermission "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah"number.  This is big number to rehearse, if you cannot make it to this practice, we cannot let you perform in this number at the show - please attend if you want to be in the big show-stopper!  If you are a main character and unable to attend or might be late - contact me right away so I can shuffle what I can.

(I've highlighted all critical performers - if you're not highlighted, you are just important :-)

Elyse	Decker
Maddy	Montz
Lauren	Bautista
Brianna	Maphis
Julia	Galate
Maryann	Geagea
Shea	Moran
Julianna	Jackson
Sarah	Ingram
Julia	Beu
Christen	Becerra
Gabriella	Guzzi
Madison	Mayer
Isabella	Hernandez
Marc	Gutierrez
Jacob	Tolan
Dylan	Patten
Nicholas	Butts
Spencer	Cutts
Justin	Montz
Nicole	Budel
Mary	Doyle
Julia	Galloway
Brianna	Houlihan
Angela	Martinez
Maggie	McKenna
Jewell	Murphy
Samantha	Muscardin
Coleen	O'Keefe
Sami	Scheffelin
Olivia	Evanoff

We will see you all in the PLC Main Stage Sunday from 2:30p~5:30p.

Wednesday Call Sheet

For Wednesday, March 7, from 3:30p-5:30p on PLC Main Stage.

We will be rehearsing Scene 6 ("Simon Says"):

Sofia  Colon-Rivero

Emmanuel Abreu

Anna Wheatley

Madison Mayer

Isabella Hernandez

Marc Gutierrez

Jacob Tolan

Dylan Patten

Nicholas Butts

Spencer Cutts

Justin Montz

Lauren Bautista

Brianna Maphis

Julia Galate

We will not be choreographing "Painting the Roses Red" for a couple weeks until all singing and blocking is complete.

Heads-up for Sunday - All players be prepared to be called.  We will announce on Friday the final call.

T-Shirt Reminder!!!

If you have not ordered your T-shirts and/or paid dues, please contact Mrs. Montz or myself to get your order in the books!  We have to have our order fulfilled in about a week - please act soon, don't be like the White Rabbit.

Sunday Call Sheet

This Sunday (March 4, 2:30p~5:30p, school cafeteria) we will need the following players:

"The Golden Afternoon"- Stacy Bew, Choreographer
Small Alice - Elyse Decker
Flower: Violet - Jenna Edwards
Flower: Rose - Jordan Goover
Flower: Daisy - Grace Morris
Flower: Lilly - Amanda Saab
Flower: Petunia - Katie Timmel

"I'm Late" (Mr. Sponsler's theme-song) - Pam Montz, Choreographer
Main Alice - Anna Wheatley
Cheshire Cat 1 - Lauren Bautista
Cheshire Car 2 - Brianna Maphis
Cheshire Cat 3 - Julia Galate
White Rabbit - Madison Mayer
Ensemble: ALL

Nicole Budel
Mary Doyle
Julia Galloway
Brianna Houlihan
Angela Martinez
Maggie McKenna
Jewell Murphy
Samantha Muscardin
Coleen O'Keefe
Sami Scheffelin
Olivia Evanoff

Please notice that we have decided to reduce the rehearsal times on Sundays to 3 hours to help prevent any rampant/rambunctious behavior.  See you all Sunday - practice your lines and songs!

Scene 5 - Superb Rehearsal

It was a great rehearsal for the Tea-Party scene.  We're almost done with blocking Scene 5, we still have the 6 characters up-front to set up.  But the overall flow and feel are gelling out nicely.

Thanks to all of our players who have already learned most of their lines!  That's awesome - the sooner you all learn your lines, the faster this all comes together.

The Sunday call-sheet will go up Friday, so please keep an eye to this blog for the list.  But know that we are going to rehearse the "I'm Late" song and probably concurrently prepare the "The Golden Afternoon."  Due to confirmation, Sunday's rehearsal will take place in the school's cafeteria.

Keep practicing and singing and reading and rehearsing and smiling.

CALL SHEET - Wednesday, Feb 29

The following cast members need to attend Wednesday's rehearsal in the PLC:

Scene 5 - "The Unbirthday Song" pgs 63-72

Alice - Anna Wheatley

Cheshire Cats - Camille Hermida, Lauren Becerra, Julia Galate

Mad Hatter - Matthew Curchman

March Hare - Rebekah Boggs

Mathilda - Julianna Jackson

Caterpillar - Maddy Montz

White Rabbit - Madison Mayer

Dodo - Maryann Geagea

Lobster 1 - Lauren Quinones

Lobster 2 - Sarah Ingram

Doorknob - Shea Moran

Please all meet at the PLC stage at 4pm to 6pm

BIG MEETING SUNDAY!

This is a reminder to all that we have a critical meeting Sunday, Feb. 26th from 2p-6p.

From 2:15-3 we will discuss parent volunteers and technical requirements of the show (costumes, set construction, props, makeup, promotion/sales), from 3-3:45 will be a discussion with all crew (but crew should be there from 2-4 for sign-up.  From 4-6 it will be ensemble and full cast rehearsal.  These times are only guestimates, everything is subject to change (and will).  Also, we will layout a schedule for all rehearsals and rules for attendance.

Please - I cannot not beg/plead/grovel/emphasize enough how important it is that we have a strong parental volunteer team.  Our shows' demand many disciplines and talents that give us our superb production value.  Even though you many not feel you can offer "talent," volunteer for something new, we love to teach and see people do something they never thought they could do.  Everyone has talent - and we'll help you find it.

Additionally, the school's yearbook photo is being taken Sunday.  Players and crew, please wear jeans and a white or black shirt (if you have a Genesians Shirt from last year, wear it).  NO LOGOS can be shown.  Shoes can be anything you'd normally wear.  This is the first thing we'll be doing at the meeting, so be on time!

Great Read Thru!

Seeing as we finished 1 hour early today, I'd say, we were quite well on our way!

You all did really well - read thru's can be very tedious and confusing; and this show was no exception.  I love the songs and the banter.  Please, learn your lines early and keep practicing.

If you need a script (I count 8 more needed), please email me so I get them ASAP.

Our next rehearsal is Wednesday (4p-6p) for primary cast, not ensemble.  Remember, Sunday the 26th is the big meeting for all cast, ensemble and crew.  We'll be ordering the crazy tie-dye T-shirts and paying some dues ($25ea) and shanghaiing parents for volunteer duty.  We will also discuss the rehearsal structure and dates.  Please, everyone be there.

Good Job!

First Rehearsal TODAY!

Good Day Wonderlandians,

This afternoon at 2pm 'til 6pm where we will be reading through the whole play and listening to its music.  This rehearsal is for all performers (main cast & ensamble/extras).  We will hand out the first 25 scripts to main cast-members and take a count of how many we need to order for next Sunday's rehearsal (again for all cast/extras).

To anyone who cannot make today's rehearsal - we have only 19 rehearsals scheduled.  Though we will probably be adding a few additional rehearsals, making every one is crucial, especially next Sunday when we layout the full schedule.  As always, I very much appreciate advance notice of absences.

I've uploaded the Reference Music to the whole play onto the Blog and you can download a ZIP file of all the MP3s to listen to off-line or copy to your MP3 player of choice.

    Reference Music on our Genesian Players Blog

Download the music, bring a highlighter, a pen, and an open-mind to the absurdity that is Alice In Wonderland.

See you all at 2pm.

First Rehearsal Feb. 19th

Please make a note that the first "Alice In Wonderland" rehearsal will be February 19th from 2p-6p in the PLC (or another location if needed).  This will be for ALL players.  We will be handing out scripts to the main cast, and determining how many more we need to order for the ensemble and extras.  Please email me if you (player/cast) are not able to attend.

The Following Sunday, February 26th from 2p-6p will be a critical cast and parent meeting.  This is where show rules will be explained and when we need to gather parent volunteers for the desperately needed supportive & positions of: costumes, makeup, set construction, props, and party planners - along with show coordinators for promotions, sales, and seating hosts.

This year we will be selling assigned seating with a reduced capacity of 450 (from 600+) to ensure only good seats are sold.  But we will also be holding 3 shows (Friday night, Saturday Matinee, and Saturday night) to recover the overall loss in seating and to give people more flexible times to attend.  We will be needing kid ushers also, so keep that in mind for siblings who might want to volunteer to help their "star" sister/brother :-)

See you all (cast, all players) Sunday the 19th!

Cast Assignments Posted Here!!!

Alice In Wonderland - Cast

Holy Family Genesian Players - 2012

If you auditioned but your name is not listed below, you will have a important part of the ensemble: additional characters, Tea-party Attendees, Royal Cardsman, etc...

These parts will be assigned as the play is blocked and choreography develops.

Remember: If you did not receive the part you wanted or feel you deserve, please do not drop out in disappointment.  We want everyone to participate and enjoy the whole experience - putting on a play is the same as building a sports team: everyone must work together to achieve the shared goal of achieving a winning season.  

Congratulations to everyone who auditioned - it's not easy to stand before a line of judges and open up your heart.  We loved you all!

Player	Roll
Anna Wheatley Alice Brittany Stewart Tall Alice Elyse Decker Little Alice Sofia Colon Rivero Queen of Hearts (be just a bit evil!) Emmanuel Abreu King of Hearts Julianna Jackson Mathilda Madison Mayer White Rabbit (be quick!) Maddy Montz Caterpillar (Zipity Do Dah!) Matthew Curchman Mad Hatter (be crazy!) Rebekah Boggs March Hare Christen Becerra Tweedle Dee Gabriella Guzzi Tweedle Dum Shea Moran Doorknob Lauren Bautista Cheshire Cat 1 Brianna Maphis Cheshire Cat 2 Julia Galate Cheshire Cat 3 Grace Morris Flower: Daisy Jenna Edwards Flower: Violet Amanda Saab Flower: Lilly Katie Timmel Flower: Petunia Jordan Groover Flower: Rose Maryann Geagea Dodo Bird Sarah Ingram Rock Lobster! 1 Julia Beu Rock Lobster! 2 Isabella Hernandez Royal Cardsman: 3 of Diamonds Marc Gutierrez Royal Cardsman: 2 of Clubs Jacob Tolan Royal Cardsman: Ace of Hearts Dylan Patten Royal Cardsman: Ace of Spades Justin Montz Royal Cardsman: Jack of Clubs Nicholas Butts Royal Cardsman: Jack of Hearts Spencer Cutts Royal Cardsman: Jack of Diamonds