Reminders

Hi Parents!

I was so glad to see so many cast members in attendance at today's early morning rehearsal. The music is sounding great! A reminder about the schedule this week:

1. Rehearsal tomorrow after school ends at 4pm.
2. Students are encouraged to bring an extra snack and water to have at the beginning of rehearsal.
3. All students should bring their costumes to school to be approved.

• Please continue to send in contributions to the cast party. 
• Remember to contact Missy MacKenzie if your child has food allergy concerns.

Please remember to check email and the blog over the next week and 1/2 as I will be adding reminders often.

Reminders

Hi Parents!

I can't believe it but there are only 5 more rehearsals after school and 1 morning rehearsal before we perform for the students and all of the families. The students are working very hard and these last
2 1/2 weeks are going to be all about getting repetition with their lines, working with their props and feeling confident about the performance we have crafted.

It is VERY important that we have all cast members in attendance during these final rehearsals. If your child is not going to be at a rehearsal please let me know as soon as possible. I need to find students to read the missing parts in order for the show to run smoothly. Attendance needs to be a priority at this point.

Now that the final rehearsals are full cast please be mindful that pick up time is very busy with over 50 students to dismiss at the same time. Remember to drive slowly around the building even after your child is in the car, and do not pass vehicles in the line. While I want to get everyone on their way as quick as possible safety has to be my number one priority.

Please let me know if you have any questions as we head into the final 2 weeks. I am looking forward to seeing costumes on the 27th.

Reminders

Hi Parents!

3 weeks from now the play will be over!!! Oh my goodness, so much fun to be had between now and then. Things are really starting to come together.

1. I have added the link to the CAST PARTY PERMISSION SLIP to the list of links in case your child has already misplaced it :) Please send them back as soon as you can so we can get an accurate count. This party is a real treat for the kids, it's a fun opportunity to "party" at school, and they have earned it.

2. All students need to bring their costumes to school on Wednesday May 27th.

3. Please consider how you can help with the cast party and props donations. Visit the volunteers tab at the top of the blog.

4. Please help your student prepare by running lines with them as often as possible. The more confident they feel in remembering their lines the more fun they will have on the stage and the more creative lists they will be able to take.

5. Please read the schedule carefully for the next three weeks. Times and days vary from the typical and it is important that all children know when and how long they will be required to be at rehearsal.

8  Scenes  1 - 7 Rehearsal ends at 3:30 Music auditions 7:30am Chorus room	19	20  Scenes  8 - 15 Rehearsal ends at 3:30	21	22	23
24	25  No Rehearsal Memorial Day	26  Full cast  at 7:30 am in the chorus room	27  Full Cast rehearsal  Ending at 4pm *Students may bring an extra snack to eat at rehearsal* Bring costume	28	29	30

~ June 2015 ~
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1  Full Cast  Ending at  4pm * Students may bring an extra snack to eat at rehearsal	2  Full Cast  Rehearsal  till 4pm * Students may bring an extra snack to eat at rehearsal	3  Full Cast  Rehearsal till 4:30pm * Students may bring an extra snack to eat at rehearsal	4  Morning performances at school.  Evening  * Students should arrive at school between 4:30 and 4:45 * Performances are at 5:45 and  7: 30 pm * Students will eat dinner at the Cast pizza party between shows	5

Costumes

On May 27th all cast members should BRING their costume to school. Please bring it in a bag labeled with your name on it.

Students will not be wearing the costume on this day, but they will be having it checked. It will remain at school till after the last performance. 

* If you would like me to preview your child's costume before this date please feel free to send it to school this week or next week for approval.

Schedule Updates

I have made the following updates to the rehearsal schedule.

Auditions for Solo work is scheduled for:

All auditions will be held in the fishbowl
Friday May 8th 7:30am
Friday May 15th 7:30am
Monday May 18th 7:30am

(All cast members are encouraged to audition if interested. See Mrs. Oliver to sign up for one of the  audition days, you do not need to attend all three days. If you are unable to do a morning audition slot speak to Mrs. Oliver)

A full cast rehearsal has been added to the calendar for Tuesday Morning May 26th at 7:30am it will be held in the school cafeteria. Please try to make this additional rehearsal.

Pinocchio Music

Hi Parents!

One of the best parts about the fifth grade play is the addition of choral music performed by the 5th grade chorus as well as the actors from the play. All students involved in the play participate in the music portion. Mrs. Oliver has already started working with the kids at several rehearsals. I have added a link to word sheets to help your child prepare for this portion of the show. Even if singing is not their favorite part it is important that they are all familiar with the words to each song.

All students in the play and chorus are also invited to audition for solos in this music. I have noted the solos in BOLD on the words sheets. Not all songs have solos but there are plenty of opportunities for those interested. Again you do not need to be in chorus to audition. Anyone interested should see Mrs. Oliver. Auditions will be held over the next two weeks during school hours.

Please let me know if you have any questions.