Congratulations & What's On Stage Week of November 28

Congratulations:
Mrs. Will, Ms. Landoni and Dr. B were very pleased with how well the cast and SASMs did with the Scene 1 off-book rehearsal.   A really good job gals and guys.   We are so pleased with how well you have learned your lines and blocking!!  The opening number is looking very festive.   Some outstanding acting and top notch singing.   Thanks Jessica and Emily for really great leadership as stage managers.    Director notes will be posted on the bulletin board and the blog - stay tuned - and please review!


What's On Stage This Week?
Thursday After School:  FULL Cast.  Scene 2 Off-Book.   
Scene 2 is long, there is a lot acting, the dancing is demanding,  and there are many songs - but we know you are all up to this challenge.   All students are asked to be in the gym by 3:50 (10 minutes early) - so please eat snack quickly.
There is likely to be a recess rehearsal and lunch time rehearsal.   Listen for details at flag announcements and look for updates posted on the blog. 

Mrs. Will will help you!

Learning lines can be fun! I am available before school on Days 1, 2 and 3, mid-morning recess on Days 1, 2 and 3 and after school often. If you would like help, come ask me. I LOVE practising. Remember, too, that if you're singing a duet or trio piece, come find me any Day 1 or 3 mid-morning recess for practice time.

You're a great cast!

- Mrs. Will

WHAT'S ON STAGE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 21 - NEW CHOREOGRAPHY NOTES

WHAT'S ON STAGE. 

• Thursday After School - Review of Scene 1.   It is our first "off book" rehearsal.   The Subjects are not required - you have the week off.
• Also, Mrs. Will may be asking some cast members to practice a dancing number during a lunch recess this week.
• Cast members who have duos and trios - please find ONE 15 minute period to practice your song with your partner(s).  Report on the blog!    

DANCING NOTES.

The Black Eyed Peas tune.    We made some excellent progress on the BEP choreography.   You were all very very patient!!!    If you are a step, bob, cinderella, or a royal (except for king and queen) - your special solo component has been modified to make it easier.  There are detailed choreography notes.  Go to Important Links, download and review.   Please bring these notes the next time the song is practiced.   Remember, the choreography we have learned to date (common arm movements, etc) is the support for what is happening in the middle.

Black Eyed Peas Choreograph - Ready For Download - New Link

Summary of the choreography for the Black Eyed Peas tune is now available to download.   Go to IMPORTANT LINKS (right hand side of screen).

GETTING OFF SCRIPT - but we have speeches, we have projects, we have sooooo much homework!

Cast - we know its a busy time at school and outside of school.
We know some of you are just beginning to try and learn your lines.  But we ALSO know you can do it.


You DO NOT have to learn the ENTIRE script by November 24.   
Look at the rehearsal schedule.  Beginning November 24 we are doing Scene 1.  And then we are doing 1 or two scenes each week until  holiday break.


Chunk up the play - take a section at a time.   Learn those parts you need for the next rehearsal.   Over the holidays, spend a few minutes now and again to bring it all together.   
  

Make learning your lines not one huge project.  But rather a series of tiny goals.   Good luck!   Let us know if we can help.

This was an extra post.  Make sure you have checked Saturday and Sunday posts too, please.

Saturday Rehearsal - What's On Stage Week Of November 14 - Special House Points

SATURDAY
Fabulous rehearsal cast and crew!   Excellent progress - scene 3 is hilarious - singing in scene 4 is fabulous - and the Celebration song is great great great.   You should be really proud - we love what we see.   And super thanks for Emily B for keeping us on track.
WHATS ON STAGE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14
Thursday Lunch:   Cast members who sing and dance in "There Is Love" - this is the tune that happens after the Black Eyed Peas.   Cast required:   King and Queen, Prince and Princess, Bob and Cinderella, 
Storyteller 1 and 2, Duchess and Duke, Countess and Earl & Steps (all of them boys and girls).
Thursday After School:  Full cast.   Black Eyed Peas and (if time) Celebration.
Also - please check out the blog entry from yesterday.  Special reminder and request for cast members who have duets or trios.   See if your name is on the list.
SPECIAL HOUSE POINTS
We forgot to recognize the following characters who provided a character entry on the blog - great job folks:  Bob, Duchess, Nicolette, Princess, Mandi, Countess, Queen, King, Storyteller 1, Storyteller 2, Prince, Ethel, and Vicki!!   Each of you get 3 extra house points - Mrs. Will and Dr. B will be keeping track of these special points for you.   Loved your entries.

Duets & Trios - Private Rehearsals

Calling on:

• Storyteller 1 and Storyteller 2 (Twinderella opening)
• Cinderella and Bob (Cinderella Do This, Bob Do That)
• Godmom and Goddad (Stroke of 12)
• Stepmom and sisters (You Got Work To Do)
• Stepdad and brothers (You Got Work To Do, Reprise)

Please find one 15 minute period once a week from now until winter holidays to practice your duet or trio.   Please negotiate and get permission from Mrs. Will with your plan.
Please have one of you post on the blog each week you have done a practice and let us know how it went.

Cheers

48 Hour Opportunity - WHO ARE YOU - ITS TIME TO DESCRIBE YOUR CHARACTER OR ROLE

Twinderella Crew and Cast,


Between now and Friday at 5 pm, we are looking to hear from you.    


If you are a CAST member:  post the name of your character and between 3 and 5 interesting point-form facts about your character.  It could be something from the play itself or something you come up with that would describe your character.   If you play more than one character, choose one of them.


If you are a SASM:  post your first name and between 3 and 5 interesting point-form activities that describe your job.


Read each other's posts.  Everyone will be acknowledged for their effort - learn more about what this means on Saturday.


Cheers!

What's On Stage: Week of November 6 AND New Downloads

Posts:   New Downloads & Big Rehearsal Week
1.   NEW DOWNLOADS
There are some important new downloads under our links section.
a.  Helpful hints to memorizing lines.   Remember, off-book day is fast approaching.   Starting November 24, all cast need to have lines, lyrics and blocking memorized.  Helpful hints are now available.b
b.  Celebration (chorus lyrics and musical score) and Twinderella Finale (lyrics) are now available for download.   We will be learning these tunes this week.
c.  Do not forget, the rewrite to Scene 2 is now available for download.
2.   REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 6.  
a.  Monday, November 7 AT LUNCH:   FULL CAST   We will be learning the tune, Celebration and reviewing the Twinderella tune (scene 5 version) in the Great Hall.
b.  Thursday, November 10 AT LUNCH:  FULL CAST   Black Eyed Peas Grand Ball Room tune.   Practice Dancing.   Please listen to morning announcements for location.  It will be in the Gym or the Great Hall.
c.  Thursday, November 10 AFTER SCHOOL:  FULL CAST   Block Scene 5.
d.  Saturday, November 12.  3 pm to 4:30 pm.   FULL CAST (Stage Managers and Choreographers start time at 2 pm). Scenes 3 to 5.   We have received regrets from Janell, Emma B, Marion, and Christine S.   If there are others who are not able to come, please e-mail Mrs. Will by Monday.    We will be sending a detailed breakdown of the rehearsal later in the week.