AMAZING THEATRE EXTRAVAGANZA EXPERIENCE

What a treat to watch the grades 5 to 8 productions on Thursday evening.   Each of the grades shined and you folks were particularly spectacular.

GRADE 5s - Lorna, Mackenzie, Sydni, Lauren, Sydney, Marion and Rowan - you and your class did a great job.   I loved that your lines were memorized - I could hear each of you.   Some excellent action scenes too.   The set and costumes were so creative - you used those things to your advantage.  Terrific.

GRADE 6s - Aislin, Avery, Janell, Gina, Zach, Nathaniel Samantha and Jack - you and your class did a wonderful show.   I loved how each of you played such a unique character and that each of you really got into the character you played.  It kept things wonderfully fun and entertaining.

GRADE 7s -  Quincy, Jessica June, Emma, Lauren, Jessica, and Christine - you and your class were marvelous.   Great stage presence, style and delivery.   I loved that you all knew your lines and your blocking and used the space on the stage so well.   You kept the pace moving very, very well.

GRADE 8s - Philip, Ross, Cuinn, Meghan, Emily, Shaela, and Luke.  You and your class did a hilarious show - I laughed so much, I almost peed my pants.  I love that none of you were self-conscious - you grabbed onto the moment and went for it!

To all of you, use the lessons from your Theatre Extravaganza experience, and apply them to Twinderella:

• know your lines - know them inside and out - backwards and forwards - be confident 
• know your blocking - know where to go, how to get there, when to leave - be confident
•  project your voice - you want your audience to hear everything - you need to project toward the back wall of the gym - aim your voice that far back -  but do not scream your lines
•  enunciate - speak clearly - exaggerate your efforts - what might sound funny and over the top if you were having a regular conversation is what you need for a big audience in a gym to hear you
• get into character - think about your character and just go for it - are you sweet?  smart?   understated?  evil?   funny?  complex?   simple?  some combination of the above?    know the story behind your character and know how the character is feeling - show these things throughout your performance
•  deliver your character and deliver the story - do not be self conscious - think about how you can play with the audience and entertain them
•  most important - have fun - if you enjoy being on stage, if you enjoy your character - your audience picks up on all of that energy and will enjoy you

WELCOME BACK - HAPPY 2012

HAPPY 2012 TWINDERELLA-ITES,


1.  Look on links page for the Second Term rehearsal schedule.   There are no significant differences from the version distributed in September but it has a few more details added.    ACTION:  Cast members, please review the schedule with your parents and have them e-mail Mrs. Will any rehearsals you are not able to attend.


2.  What Is On This Week?


Wednesday Lunch.   
Meeting with Dr. B and the Assistant Stage Managers.


Thursday After School.   
We will be doing a FULL RUN without the songs or dancing.   All students who have lines are required to be there.   All students are invited to attend - this will be the first time you can see the whole show from start to finish.


Saturday Afternoon (3-4:30).   Singing rehearsal.   
Required cast members are:

               Royal family (King, Queen, Prince, Princess)

               Royals (Duke, Duchess, Earl, Countess)

               Cinderella and Bob

               Storytellers

               Stepfamily members (stepdad, Mortimer, Eggbert, stepmom, Ethel, Esmerelda)

               Godmother, Godfather

               Doowop Singers and Jiving Jerome

The afternoon will unfold as follows:

2:50

   Sign-in begins in the Great Hall.  From there, please go to the gym.

3:00
   Review of rehearsal session with Ms. Landoni and Dr. B.

3:05
   With Dr. B in Music Room - cast involved in Stroke of 12
   With Ms. Landoni in Gym - cast involved in There is Love AND Celebration (solo bits)

3:35
   Everyone in Gym to perform bits to each other

3:45
   With Ms. Landoni and Dr. B in Gym- Twinderella opening

4:00
   Royal family, Royals, Storytellers, Gods, Doowops, and Jiving Jerome may leave.
   With Ms. Landoni in the Music Room - cast involved in Cinderella Do This, Bob Do That 

   With Dr. B in the Gym - cast involved in You Got Work To Do (original with girls and reprise with boys)  

4:30   Rehearsal completed.   Pick up children. 

Happy Holidays Twinderella Folks

The first term is over as are half of the practices.   We are in a very good place.   We are very proud of everyone involved in the show.  Over the holidays:


a)  Practice lines, songs, dancing and cues.  We want all cast members to be COMPLETELY off-book by first rehearsal back.  We are already very close - let's keep everything going in this direction.
b)  Cast members with solos, duets, and trios - please do a few extra practices WITH the CD - instrumental version.   
c)  Each cast member is asked to think about and review his or her part from the beginning of the show to the end.  Think about your entrances and exists off stage in between scenes.   If something is wrong with the flow, please let Dr. B know at first rehearsal back.
d)  Think about the character.  Work on developing a really neat portrayal of the person you play - are you funny, silly, smart, simple, complex, angry, or a mixture of all of those bits?  When you practice your lines - ACT them - don't just say the words.


Have a GREAT holiday season, kids.  See you in January.

What's On Stage the Week of December 5

What's On Stage?


On Thursday after school, we will be rehearsing Scene 4.   It will be our first time off-book.   Actors, if you need help reviewing your lines or blocking, please see Mrs. Will or the SASMs before Thursday.


Cast members who sing solos, duets, or trios - please try to practice ONCE per week - see Mrs. Will with your plan.


Everyone is doing an AMAZING JOB - keep working on lines, blocking, singing, dancing, and creating your character.   

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.