Important Message

We are nearing the end of October. So far we have had a lot of single cast member days, and specific group days. But as we get into November most of the days are full Cast rehearsals. Please keep this in mind when you make other plans. Ask yourself if you have already missed days that were not scheduled. Also please plan to bring your homework for slow days, and wear your dance shoes on all days. A water bottle is o.k. but sticky messy snacks are not.

On our roles we already have several cast members that have missed more than just one day that was not scheduled. We understand that some of these are due to unforeseen circumstances. But many of these missed rehearsal days are being missed for no good reason. Although we are willing to work with many things, not planning well is not one of them. If you already have 2 days that you have missed you need to ask yourself, How committed to this am I? 3 missed rehearsal days, any cast member is automatically released from Willy Wonka. (this is in the contract that everyone signed) And the only way to return is to petition the Board.

We do have a few cast members that we are already worried about. The directors have already selected some replacements if any more rehearsals are missed. We are having particularly bad problems with the kids older than 14. This is a warning to everyone, please be careful. If you are not willing to fully commit to this production talk to us now. We would rather you left the cast now, than later. We don't want to lose anyone, but the whole cast suffers when just a few or even one person continues to miss.

We have also had several people not just be a little tardy, but up to 20 to 30 minutes late. You sometimes are hold up the entire cast. No tardies are o.k. Please arrive early. The directors also asked me to mention that Mutual, although a worthy use of your time. Is NOT a legitimate excuse for leaving Rehearsal's early. Please do not plan to leave early any longer if you have been for Mutual.

Chad & Tina would like all of the cast members with lines to know that the entire play needs to be memorized by January 1st! If that is you, please plan to spend November & December learning your lines.

We want to give a very special thanks to all the little ones, always showing up on time. To everyone who is coming on time, especially with a big smile ready to work. We are so proud of all that we have scene so far. Thank you to the parents who have come to help. We are especially thankful to those parent who come in and sit with the cast, and make sure little cast squirrels don't run in the hall. Thanks for all you do. Be safe on Halloween!

This is a Big Thankyou

If you are checking this blog, this is a big Thank-You! Sometimes at the beginning of productions, things seem to move very slow. But we want to thank you, not only for letting us work with your kids. But for volunteering, and checking the blog for Updates.
We will be sending home a Newsletter the first rehearsal in November, so look for that. Also, we are looking for a pair of Go-Go boots. Can anyone borrow us a pair? We have started working on the CD's for each cast member to take home. We will give them to you just before the Holiday break. We hope that everyone will practise, practise, practise over the Holidays. Things take a dramatic turn in January, we will be very busy. Thanks so much everyone.

First week of Rehersals

This was a GREAT first week at rehearsals. These kids always amaze me. The cast is coming together quickly. It is so fun to watch the little ones, look up to the big kids. And the big kids are so cute as they help the little ones with dances that are way over their heads. May we (the Board) thank you again for letting us work with your kids.

There are just a few things that we need everyone to take note of. First, October 15th! The calender says everyone. We are changing that just a little. We need the following cast members only. WW, CM, C, all ensemble & Squirrels, M & J. Look on the legend at the bottom of the your calender to know exactly what those letters mean.

Another change to the calender. Several parent have brought up a problem. In January all the Monday rehearsals are scheduled for 3:30 to 5:30. This will be a problem for all the kids that get out of school at 3:15. So at those parent request we will be changing all the January & February Monday only rehearsals to 4:00 to 6:00pm. We are hopeful that this will still give families plenty of time for Family Night.

Also, if anyone brings Ipods, MP3 players, video games or anything like that. Please make sure to tell your kids to bring them into the rehearsal room. We have had in plays past, had things stolen out of the hall. So be careful.

Well, that is it for now. As always, contact a member of the Board if you have any questions. Everyone should have a newsletter with all of our contact information. We will see everyone next week. Thank you for all of your support.

Just a Reminder

Are you ready? This is just a reminder that our first rehearsal is on Monday! (look at your calender for the time, we are always at the Peteetneet) Make sure to be on time, fed and water'd! We will be playing get to know you games, and reading through the script. We are all excited to see everyone! Now we can really get to work on this play. The work begins Monday...

We will be taking role on Monday...