Saturday, December 28, 2013

Treasure Island Rehearsal Schedule

Hi All!!!
We are going to have to rehearse with gusto!  Please note when you have to be at rehearsal and at what times.  I will not change this schedule unless there is some real emergency, so clear your schedules now so as to be present.  Thanks!!!

Tuesday, January 7th, 4:00-5:30 - Read-through, all cast needed - PARENT MEETING TO FOLLOW REHEARSAL AT 5:30 - ALL PARENTS NEEDED

Wednesday, January 8th, 4:00-5:30 - pp. 10-21 - Storytellers, Jim, Mom, Billy Bones, Blind Pew, Dr. Livesey, Squire Trelawney

Friday, January 10th, 4:00-5:30 - pp. 21-31 - Storytellers, all pirates, Jim, parrot, Capt. Smollet, Long John Silver, Dr. Livesey, Squire Trelawney

Monday, January 13th, 4:00-5:30 - Run Act I - pp. 10-31

Tuesday, January 14th, 4:00-5:30 - pp. 31-37 - ALL needed minus Mom

Thursday, January 16th, 4:00-5:30 - pp. 38- End - ALL needed - We will run all of Act II also

Tuesday, January 21st, 6:30 - 8:00 (Note the time!!!) - Run Act I

Wednesday, January 22nd, 4:00-5:30 - Run Act II

Thursday, January 23rd, 4:00-5:30 - Run  Act I

Friday, January 24th, 4:00-5:30 - Run Act II

Monday, January 27th, 4:00-5:30 - Run Act I

Tuesday, January 28th, 4:00-5:30 - Run Act II

Wednesday and Thursday, January 29th and 30th - 4:00-6:00 - Run the Show

Friday, January 31st - TBA

Monday - Thursday, February 3-6, 4:00-6:30 - Run the show!!!

Show is Friday and Saturday, February 7th and 8th at 7:00 - Call will be at 5:00





Thursday, December 19, 2013

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO AUDITIONED AND WERE CAST IN TREASURE ISLAND, WYOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL'S  7th and 8th grade play!
TREASURE ISLAND
CAST LIST
JIM HAWKINS, Symantha Rathbone
STORYTELLERS:
BLACK DOG:  Maya Stoffer
SEA LEGS SAM:  Emma Savage
ONE EYED TESS:  Lydia Noll
SCURVY Pat:  Kaeelyn Cortes
HURRICANE HAL :  Kevin Simons

MOM, Grayce Akers

BILLY BONES, a pirate. :  Alex Easton
BLIND PEW, a pirate. Andy Flem
DOCTOR LIVESEY, Hispaniola Doctor.:  Vincent Chow
SQUIRE TRELAWNEY, a nobleman.:  Ben Halsted
CAPTAIN SMOLLETT, Hispaniola Captain. :  Elena Skidmore
CREW/ PIRATES:
MOBY DICK (Crew/Pirate): Jadyn Collingsworth
CROOKED ARROW (Crew/Pirate): Daphne Constantinides
TATTOO CHARLIE: Joel Englehardt
DANCIN' DANIELLE (Crew/Pirate): Ellie Donnelly
HONEST ABE (Crew):  Sam Hunter 
PARROT:  Katy Vanatsky


LONG JOHN SILVER: a pirate. :  Camy Miller
BEN GUNN, a marooned pirate. :  Christian Robles
NATIVES OF SKELETON ISLAND
BIMINI: Molli Mariani
CALLALOO: HAnnah Stoppenhagen
JUNKANOO: Gabrielle Blade
PICADILLO: Grace Hitt
MANGO: Isabella Jones

Ensemble Pirates:
Andrew Chaney
Jacob Berry
Michael Hudepohl
Wendel Moore
Olivia Neufarth
Ryan McMichael
Macy Corley

Ensemble Natives:
Rasleen Krupp
Melanie Heidotting
Jaden Williams
Nick Zidarescu
Haley Mailender
Hannah Lempert
Evan Morley
Sarah Lowe
Like Henke
Campbell Burke
Rebekah Bostick
Please let me know via the wyoming drama email if you DO NOT plan to accept the role you were given.  I will need to know this information over the break.  We will begin rehearsals immediately following holiday break! Schedule to follow:  Most rehearsals will run from 4:00pm to 5:30-5:45pm.
Have a blessed hoiliday season, and Happy New Year!
Tara





Monday, December 9, 2013

HELLO 7th and 8th graders who plan to audition for TREASURE ISLAND!  Below, you will find all of the audition information!

Auditions for the 7th and 8th grade play are next Wednesday, December 18th, from 3:45-6:00.  The play is the classic comedy, Treasure Island.  You will audition with a cold reading from the script. (That basically means that you will be handed the script and read from it without having read it.) Please come with your best pirate voice! Audition forms will be filled out when you arrive, and we will audition on a first come first serve basis, so there will be no need to fill out a sign-up sheet in advance.  You can show up anytime within that 3:45-6:00pm audition time.  Auditions will be held in Pendery Auditorium.  Please report to the foyer of Pendery.  Thanks!  

Tuesday, October 15, 2013


Nine more notes to get through this crazy week:
1.  TICKETS:  They are $5 each.  It is open seating (not assigned).  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Buy your tickets BEFORE school outside of 5th/6th grade building OR outside of 7th/8th grade entrance (if it is raining go in building 2 or 4).  OR BUY at lunch.  There are people selling every day this week.  It is best to buy in advance, and you can pay by check to WMS Drama.  If you are sending your child in to buy tickets be sure to WRITE DOWN how many for which night.  These children of ours don't remember much after they get out of the car.
Tickets will also be sold BEFORE each show.  We are in a much larger theater and should have lots of availability, but who knows?  Best to plan ahead.
2.  CAST MEMBERS with Scripts - they need to be returned.  You may start erasing and bringing those in.  The fines for not returning ALL of them are in the hundreds of dollars (crazy!), so we do need those back by Friday!
3.  CHOCOLATE - we extended the deadline for this until tomorrow (Wednesday).  There will be chocolate available to buy at the show too, but it is nice to pre-order so you don't have to deal with it at the show and it is automatically sent backstage to your cast or crew member.  However, your children will want to send their friends little treats too, so bring cash along to the shows.
4.  DVD - remember way, way back when your child auditioned?  If you checked that you wanted a DVD, we are making one for you.  So, we need your check for that as well.  It is $20 each.  Checks can be made out to WMS Drama.

5.  Cast Party - Saturday AFTER the show and AFTER we all strike the set (tear everything down) and Clean the Green Room, then the cast and crew are invited to the Jobalia's House on Larchmont for a Party.  PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE for getting their OWN CHILDREN to and from the party.  There are chaperones AT the party, but not along the way.  The cast party typically ends by 11 p.m.  IF that changes, Karen Jobalia will let us know. 
6.  Many thanks to the awesome snacks at rehearsal.  These kids can do some eating - so please remember that Wednesday andThursday are loooonnnggg  and send dinner along too.  Feel free to stop by and bring dinner as needed.  Most likely they break around 6 p.m.

7.  Kids will need to arrive early on Friday and Saturday (call time is 6 p.m.) to change into costume and get ready.  Please come with make-up (if wearing) and hair done.
8.  The kids will be moving from backstage right to backstage left OUTDOORS. With all the band equipment and the dark walkways, it was decided that the kids that need to move from one side of the stage to the other off stage would actually be better off doing so outside around the back of the building.  For safety and security purposes, we are working on getting off duty Wyoming police officers to "work" during the shows.  They will be outside in the dark to make sure all is well.  If you are volunteering for a show, please be patient if you get moved around a bit as we figure out where the needs lie.  

9.  Eighth Graders have traditionally done a special "finale" the final show
 and this year is not different.  Saturday night after the curtain call, the class of 2018 will do a short farewell.  Without a marble staircase, there won't be an exit like at WMS where the kids line up by grade, but we are still working on the after show plan (aside of getting in line for chip wheelies).  

These kids have worked so hard.  It is fun seeing it come together!  Many thanks to those of you volunteering above and beyond the necessary - as the kids say, you rock!
Thanks, Amy

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Hello All,
As we enter tech week, here are some friendly reminders:

  • PLEASE DO NOT MISS PRACTICE THIS WEEK!  WE NEED YOU!
  • Please have patience as we set cues and make you look GREAT!
  • Please remember to put props and costumes back in their original positions so we can find them for the next run-thru.
  • You will be called from 3:30 until 7:30 or 8:00pm, so please bring snacks or have it arranged to receive dinner. The side door to the mirrored hall should be open.  SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED BUT NO FOOD CAN COME INTO THE PENDERY THEATRE!
  • Please do not play with the microphones we are using.  They are VERY expensive.
  • During tech rehearsals, Spring will be in the booth.  Please keep rolling with the rehersal, unless you hear someone shout "STOP." At that point, please be quiet until you are asked to resume.  This is so no one gets hurt.
  • Monday, when you arrive, put any costumes items on so we can attempt a COSTUME PARADE starting at 3:45pm.  THANK YOU!

This is FULL of important information, so please take a moment to read it all.
1.  We are still in need of volunteers for BOTH shows.  If you volunteer Backstage or in the Green Room you are able to see the stage or peek in back of theater to see your child if need be.  These are not bad shifts -- hanging out with the kids in the music hallway and reminding them to be quiet backstage.  Please consider helping with these.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849ADAE2DAB9-camp2

2.  You can pre-order really cute chocolate "bouquets" to be delivered to your cast or crew member for either Friday or Saturday shows.  The drama program gets a portion of the proceeds and it is a fun, cute idea for the kids.  The order form is attached, print it out and include money  and it is DUE to TARA TUTTLE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY.

3.  COSTUMES!
The t-shirts are in and are adorable!  Many thanks to the Buysee family for creating.  Cast and crew will receive their t-shirts on Monday at rehearsal. Your children will mostly be wearing their t-shirt for the shows.  The CAST t-shirts will not leave the high school until Saturdaynight.  CREW t-shirts may be taken home but they MUST wear them for both shows and not forget.

From the costume chairpersons, Jaye Johnson and Janey Elliott

Please bring in your required items for Monday, along with your laundry basket. If you cannot get all of your costume, let Amy Elliott, Janey Elliott, or Jaye Johnson know so we can get someone to donate or buy the item. Also, if you have any ideas regarding your costumes, let us know when you bring them in on Monday!
Please bring everything possible on Monday so we can see what works and what doesn't.  Kids can drop baskets off in Music Hallway/ Green Room BEFORE school if necessary or if at all possible parents can bring to high school after school.

The t-shirt and their entire costume will be stored in the green room/dressing room all week IN their laundry basket.   

BOTH CAMP ROCKERS:  Camp Rockers:  
Will be wearing NEON GREEN t-shirts.  
Camp Star:  Will be wearing NEON ORANGE t-shirts.

Bring in accessories that you plan to wear during the show for Monday, along with your laundry basket. Make sure it isn't too attention-grabbing and make sure it also coordinates with your t-shirt. We will okay it during Monday's rehearsal.

Also, jeans or leggings and a skirt are good ideas of things to wear with your camp t-shirt. Make sure you have those on Monday also.

Margot Grom
-plaid button-up (long sleeve)
-chambray button-up or denim jacket
-keds/vans
-knit beanie (preferably white, cream, or brown)
-knit cardigan (preferably oversized)
Please have your hair straightened for the show!

Elliot Wilson-Woodrow
-black v-neck
-plaid flannel button-up
-skinny jeans
-high tops/converse/vans

Sam Hunter
-white v-neck
-plaid flannel button-up
-skinny jeans
-high tops/converse/vans
Elliot Heldman
-grey v-neck
-plaid flannel button-up
-skinny jeans
-high tops/converse/vans

Elena Skidmore
-fashionable top
-skirt
-pastel jeans
-boots

Kaelyn Cortes
-patterned jeans
-flats

Grayce Akers
-pink hair bow clip (the bigger, the better)
-mini skirt
-tights
-boots
Please have your hair curled for the show!

Ellie Donnelly
-flare jeans
-sandals
-bohemian headband

Grace Mouch
-pink skirt
-leggings
-ballet flats

Kevin Simons
-black hoodie (zip up)
-dark jeans
-sneakers
-snapback

Annie Elliott
-black hoodie (zip up)
-black skinny jeans
-high top sneakers
-snapback

Olivia Bennett
-colorful hoodie (zip up)
-workout leggings
-high tops

Jadyn Collinsworth
-brown leather jacket
-plain v-neck
-flare jeans (would be cool if they were ripped)
-toms

Katy Vanatsky
-riding boots
-skinny jeans
-stacked bracelets (friendship or rope)

Ethan Jobalia
-black leather jacket
-one glove (flashy, fingerless, or both)
-skinny jeans
-dark-colored dress shoes (loafers, etc)

Vincent Chow
-fedora
-button-down long sleeve (the sleazier, the better)
-dress vest
-dress pants
-dark-colored dress shoes

Cammy Miller
-ugly dress (something NO ONE would wear.)
-black heels
Please have your hair curled for the show!


ADDITIONAL NEEDS:
If anyone is able to donate items that match the ones listed above or below, please bring them in! We love to have options. If you want the items returned, please put your name in/on it.

What We Need:
-snapbacks
- 2 ugly dress
-leather jackets
-3 additional flannel shirts (for Elliot, Sam, and Elliot)
-able to be destroyed
-white feathers (to glue to shirts)

Costume Questions - please contact:  
Janey Elliott: janey@konabistro.com
Jaye Johnson: jayeejohn@gmail.com

4.  Thank you for the Truck Offers - Mouch's are picking p the canoe.
5.  Tara will not be at WHS until after 3:30 on Sunday.  If you can and would like to help at that time, please show up.
thank you, thank you, thank you!!!   Amy and Spring

Monday, September 30, 2013

Hey guys!
After speaking with the tech crew, we have some small modifications to the schedule.  Please know that this is a time where there may be changes.  Thank you for your flexibility and hard work!

Tuesday, 10/1 3:30- 4:30 -TESS and CAMP ROCKERS, NO MITCHIE OR SHANE, CHOREOGRAPH: START THE PARTY
4:30 -5:30 - ALL called to run scenes from where we left off yesterday - ON STAGE!

WEDNESDAY, 10/2 3:30-5:45 – ALL CALLED MINUS AXEL and BROWN to REVIEW ALL CHOREOGRAPHY

Thursday, 10/3 3:30 – 5:45– ALL STUMBLE thru from top of show
Monday 10/7 – 3:30-6 – ALL - Act 1pgs. 1-31 - plus fix choreography
Tuesday 10/8 – 3:30-6 – ALL - Act 2 pgs. 31 – 77 - plus fix choreography
Wednesday 10/9 – ALL -3:30-6 RUN SHOW

Thursday, 10/10 – OFF due to strings concert. PLEASE LOOK AT YOUR SCRIPT!!!!

Friday, 10/11 3:30-5:45 – RUN SHOW – ALL CALLED! 
From 10/14 on, ALL - please expect to be called Monday through Friday until the show opens.  TECH WEEK will run late.  Expect to be here from 3:45 until 7:30 or 8:00.  Some will get off early, so expect calls. A snack will be provided. No absences will be excused during this time.  Thank you for understanding.

Please have your child pack a dinner.  We will not have time to order pizza and have a sit-down meal, so please plan accordingly. Thanks!  Call time for shows:  Friday:  6:00pm , Saturday:  6:00pm. 

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Hello all!  We have a new and improved schedule, so please check it EVERYDAY to know if you are to be at rehearsal or not.  I am not trying to be snarky, but I cannot be in charge of telling you whether or not you are supposed to be at rehearsal.  Unexcused absences, at this point, will need to result in being replaced.  I am behind on scene work and blocking due to folks not following the schedule, so...PLEASE read the day ALL THE WAY THROUGH AS PEOPLE ARE CALLED AT DIFFERENT TIMES and follow it. THANKS!!!!!

Wednesday 9/25 –3:30-4:15- Scene 7 & 8 finish blocking-Shane, Rosie, Mitchie, Brown, Nate, Jason, Caitlyn, Ella, Andy, Peggy, BROWN is released at 4:15

4:15 – 5:45 -Scene 9 – Add CAMP ROCKERS Peggy, Ella, Rosie, Andy, Sander, Barron, Mitchie, Shane, Caitlyn, STAGE HEART AND SOUL  

Thursday, 9/26 – 3:30-4:15 – BLOCKING –end of Scene 9 and Scenes 10 & 11 – Barron, Sander, Jason, Nate, Mitchie, Axel, Tess, Luke, Dana

4:15-5:00pm – BLOCKING scenes 12 & 13 – Jason, Barron, Sander, Caitlyn, Rosie, Mitchie, Andy, Nate
5:00-5:45 – run scenes 7-13, pages 65 PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR CHARACTER IS IN THESE SCENES!

Monday, 9/30 – 3:30-4:15- Scenes 14 and 15 – Peggy, Ella, Caitlyn, Rosie, Brown, Axel, Tess, Luke, Georgina, CAMP ROCKERS add STAR CAMPERS at end after TEAR IT DOWN REVIEW

3:30- 4:15 –STAR CAMPERS:  REVIEW TEAR IT DOWN
4:00: - CAMP ROCKERS:  REVIEW - WHAT WE CAME HERE FOR (STAR CAMPER STAY)

4:30-5:45 – Run scenes 11-15 – pages 55 – 77 ALL CALLED!!!!

Tuesday, 10/1 4:15-TESS and CAMP ROCKERS, NO MITCHIE OR SHANE, CHOREOGRAPH: START THE PARTY

WEDNESDAY, 10/2 3:30-5:45 – ALL CALLED MINUS AXEL and BROWN to REVIEW ALL CHOREOGRAPHY

Thursday, 10/3 3:30 – 5:45– ALL STUMBLE thru from top of show
Monday 10/7 – 3:30-6 – ALL -CUE TO CUE Act 1pgs. 1-31
Tuesday 10/8 – 3:30-6 – ALL -CUE to CUE Act 2 pgs. 31 – 77
Wednesday 10/9 – ALL -3:30-6 RUN SHOW

Thursday, 10/10 – OFF due to strings concert. PLEASE LOOK AT YOUR SCRIPT!!!!

Friday, 10/11 3:30-5:45 – RUN SHOW – ALL CALLED! 
From 10/14 on, ALL - please expect to be called Monday through Friday until the show opens.  TECH WEEK will run late.  Expect to be here from 3:45 until 7:30 or 8:00.  Some will get off early, so expect calls. A snack will be provided. No absences will be excused during this time.  Thank you for understanding.

Please have your child pack a dinner.  We will not have time to order pizza and have a sit-down meal, so please plan accordingly. Thanks!  Call time for shows:  Friday:  6:00pm , Saturday:  6:00pm. 

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Hello all!
I have lots of information tonight!  Below, you will see the tech crew list, the sign-up genius link, and the directions to download songs from blackboard.  EVERYONE MINUS BROWN and AXEL are called tomorrow for choreography.
TECH CREW:
Stage Managers-    Molly Brown, Katherine Nocks
Lights-    Alina Duncan
Sound- Joel Engelhardt
Moving Spot-   Julia Fegelman
Backstage Managers- Parker Hampton, Sophie Walton
Curtain- Grace Hitt
House Manager-   Lila Weiser, Maia Johnson
Stage Crew-  Ariel Grey, Mia Hagenauer, Lydia Hock, Issac Fegelman, Katie Beasley, Stefanie Zidarescu

SIGN UP GENIUS LINK:
You have been invited by amy elliott to sign up for "Camp Rock Volunteers." Please click on the link below to view the online sign up sheet. 

To sign up, go to: 
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0849ADAE2DAB9-camp1/957500

DIRECTIONS FOR CAMP ROCK SONGS ON BLACKBOARD:
Log into Blackboard
Do a search for WMS DRAMA
Click on the class (You will see 2 folders on the lefthand side.)
1st folder is without words and second is with words
If you unable to see the folders, simply enroll in the class.
HAPPY PRACTICING!!!!


Monday, September 9, 2013

Hello!  Well, today we begin rehearsals for CAMP ROCK!  Please see the calendar below and follow it carefully.  I am trying to NOT call you if you do not need to be present.  Also, please know that this schedule could change, so please check here for annoucements.  Thanks!

*REMINDER:   THERE WILL BE A PARENT MEETING FOLLOWING REHEARSAL THIS TUESDAY EVENING AT 6:00pm.  IT WIL LAST NO LONG THAN 45 MINUTES SO PLEASE ATTEND.  THANKS!* PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING IN DUES:  $25.00 for all who are involved.  Please make checks out to Wyoming Drama.  THANKS!
 

Monday, 9/9 – 3:30-4:45 -ALL called –MUSIC:  IT’S ON, FIRE, TEAR IT DOWN (Star campers and Axel  released at 4:45.)4:45 – 5:45 – THIS IS OUR SONG REPRISE, WHAT WE CAME HERE FOR

Tuesday, 9/10 – 3:30-5:45 – CAMP ROCKERS, Principals minus Axel and Brown called. MUSIC:  START THE PARTY, THIS IS OUR SONG MEDLEY , (Tess may leave) CAN’T BACK DOWN, HEART AND SOUL

Wednesday, 9/11 – 3:30-5:30 – ALL called – CHOREOGRAPH IT’S ON!

Thursday, 9/12 – 3:30- 4:30 – ALL Music review – 4:30 – 5:30- Mitchie/Shane songs, Nate /Dana song, PLAY MY MUSIC with Ava Berger, Daphne Constaninides, Lydia Noll, Paige Peacock, Kaelyn Cortes, Kelsey Lackey, and Molli Mariani

Monday, 9/16 –3:30 – 5:45 - ALL MUSIC REVIEW and CHOREOGRAPH TEAR IT DOWN and FIRE with Star Campers

Tuesday, 9/17 – 3:30-4:30 Block Scenes 1 & 2 – Ella, Peggy, Barron, Sander, Andie, Caitlyn, Mitchie, Rosie, Tess, Brown, Inez Grom, Chloe Akers, Cecilia Rathbone
4:30 – add Shane and Jason, Haley Mailender, Karly Jones, Caroline Kearns, Katie Wadds
5:00- Scene 3 – add Axel and Dana, Sarah Schaen and Julia Hitt

Wednesday 9/18 – Scene 4 -3:30-4:15 – Caitlyn, Rosie, Andy, Jason, Brown, Sander, Peggy, Ella, Mitchie, Barron
4:15: CAMP ROCKERS CALLED to CHOREOGRPH WE CAN’T BACK DOWN and WHAT WE CAME HERE FOR

Monday 9/23 – Scene 5 – 3:30-5 – Ella, Peggy, Shane, Nate, Jason, Rosie, Caitlyn, Ava, Daphne, Lydia, Paige, Kaelyn, Kelsey, Molli for staging PLAY MY MUSIC
5:00- Scene 6 -ADD Sander, Barron, Mitchie, Luke, Tess

Tuesday, 9/24 – 3:30-5 -ALL CALLED minus BROWN to review and finish IT’S ON!
5:00-5:45 – STAR CAMPERS RELEASED - ADD BROWN and block pgs. 39-48

Wednesday 9/25 –3:30-5:30- Scene 9 – Peggy, Ella, Rosie, Andy, Sander, Barron, Mitchie, Shane, Caitlyn, CAMP ROCKERS, STAGE HEART AND SOUL

Thursday, 9/26 – 3:30-4:15 – BLOCKING -Scenes 10 & 11 – Barron, Sander, Jason, Nate, Mitchie, Axel, Tess, Luke, Dana
4:15-4:45- RELEASE TESS AND LUKE & add ROSIE – BLOCKING scenes 12 & 13 – Jason, Barron, Sander, Caitlyn, Rosie, Mitchie, Andy, Nate
4:45-5:30 – REVIEW: WOULDN’T CHANGE A THING with Mitchie and Shane and stage

Monday, 9/30 – 3:30-4:00- Scene 14 – Peggy, Ella, Caitlyn, Rosie, Brown, Axel, Tess, Luke, Georgina,
4:00-5:30:  ALL to REVIEW TEAR IT DOWN and WHAT WE CAME HERE FOR

Tuesday, 10/1 – 3:30-4:15 -Scene 15- Brown, Sander, Tess, Dana, Nate, Caitlyn, Peggy, Gabrielle Blade, Libby Wadds
4:15- RELEASE GABRIELLE and LIBBY – ADD CAMP ROCKERS, Stage THIS IS OUR SONG and CHOREOGRAPH: START THE PARTY

WEDNESDAY, 10/2 – ALL CALLED to REVIEW ALL CHOREOGRAPHY

Thursday, 10/3 – ALL STUMBLE thru

Monday 10/7 – 3:30-6 – CUE TO CUE Act 1pgs. 1-31

Tuesday 10/8 – 3:30-6 – CUE to CUE Act 2 pgs. 31 – 77

Wednesday 10/9 – 3:30-6 RUN SHOW

From 10/10 on, ALL please expect to be called Monday through Friday until the show opens.  TECH WEEK will run late.  Expect to be here from 3:45 until 7:30 or 8:00.  Some will get off early, so expect calls. A snack will be provided.
Please have your child pack a dinner.  We will not have time to order pizza and have a sit-down meal, so please plan accordingly. Thanks!
Call time for shows:
Friday:  6:00pm , Saturday:  6:00pm






                                 

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Hello!  A HUGE thank you goes out to ALL who auditioned for CAMP ROCK!  Every person who came out deserves a HUGE round of applause for preparing an auditon and doing it front of a group of peers.  AMAZING!  Unfortunately, everyone could not be cast. Please believe us, we would love to have cast everyone but we were just not able to do so.  
Please note:  VERY IMPORTANT:  If you do not wish to be a part of this cast, please send me a private email at the wmsdrama email address on the blog.  I MUST know if you are not accepting your role by Friday of this week.  Please do not just NOT show up to practice.  I truly need a decline email.  Thanks!  Also, there WILL be a read thru THIS Friday the 6th from 3:30 to 4:45ish.  The entire cast is called, so please come!  We will also have rehearsal on Monday and Tuesday of next week from 3:30 to 5:30ish. Please (PARENTS) know that we will have a PARENT MEETING FOLLOWING rehearsal on Tuesday the 10th of September.  At this meeting, you will receive the rest of the rehearsal schedule and your parent packet. THANK YOU, now LET'S ROCK!!!!!!  . 

 CAMP ROCK CAST LIST:

Mitchie:  Margot Grom
Shane:  Elliot Wilson
Nate:  Sam Hunter
Jason:   Elliot Heldman
Caitlyn:  Madeliene Morstadt
Tess:  Elena Skidmore
Ella:  Grayce Akers
Peggy:  Ellie Donnelly
Rosie:  Grace Mouch
Barron:  Kevin Simons
Sanders:  Annie Elliot
Andi:  Olivia Bennett
Brown:  Jadyn Collinsworth
Dana:  Katie Vanatsky
Luke:  Ethan Jobalia
Axel:  Vincent Chow
Georgina:  Cammy Miller
Camp Rock soloists:  Ava Berger,Daphne Constantinides , Lydia Noll, Paige Peacock, Kaelyn Cortes,                                          Kelsey Lackey,Molli Mariani
Camp Rockers:  Inez Grom, Chloe Akers, Caroline Kearns, Cecilia Rathbone, Karly Jones, Sarah Schaen,                            Julia Hitt, Greta Warmbier, Elyse Walters, Haley Mailender, Katie Whaley, Cathy Black,                              Evan Morley, Diego Rodriguez, Katie Wadds, Abby Buysse
Camp Star Rockers:  Gabrielle Blade, Anna Seyerle, Will Morstadt, Libby Wadds, Hannah Lempert, Sarah                                  Lowe, Sam Frank, Evan Hagenauer, Sam Black, Audrey Skidmore, Molly Glover,                                      Lydia Smith, Ceili O'Brien, Rebekah Bostick, Rasleen Krupp, Lauren Bennet

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING ON THE TECH CREW FOR CAMP ROCK, PLEASE SEE BELOW and return tech forms to Mr. Allen no later than Friday afternoon at 3:15pm.  Thanks!
If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it out online. If the link doesn't work, copy and paste it into a new window.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jl5RoZ91y7DxQxFYxGXbsknbDlZhVjf5oiQY1uYUlno/viewform?embedded=true

WMS Tech application

    First Name *
    Last Name *
    Grade *
    5 6  7 8
    e-mail address *
    Please provide an e-mail address that either you or a parent will check frequently
    Parent's Names *
    Parent's e-mail *
    Phone Number *
    Why are you interested in being on Tech Crew for this production? *
    What positions would you be interested in? *
    What experience do you have (if any) that would help with this position? *
    Tech week begins October 12 and the show is October 18-19. On October 19, we will strike the set after the show and it can be a late night. Do you have any conflicts with tech week? *
    Please list any conflicts below
    My student has my permission to be involved with the Wyoming Middle School theater production. I am aware that conflicts will need to be minimal and participation in the performance will be time consuming during practice months. There will be a need for parent volunteers throughout the production. *
    •  yes
    •  No
    I understand that completing this form does not guarantee my student will be a part of the tech crew. *
    •  I understand
    In the event your student is cast in the show, we need the following information: (however, filling out the information does not guarantee your child will be cast) *
    Adult Extra Small Adult Small Adult Med Adult Large Adult Extra Large
    Professional DVD of the Show is available for $20. Please indicate if you would like a DVD of the show *
    •  Yes
    •  No
    Is there anything else that we should know?



Monday, August 26, 2013

Get ready for CAMP ROCK, the fall WMS Musical!  Start humming your favorite Camp Rock tunes:  "This Is Me,"  "This is Our Song,"  and "Play My Music!"  All 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders are eligible to audition.  Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 3 from 4-8pm in Pendery auditorium.  Parents will  sign up for a 15 minute audition time for their student on Sign-Up Genius (below).  There are 8 slots available per 15 minute time period. There will also be an audition form to complete with all conflicts listed and students must have parent permission to audition.  (See below.)

Here is the link to fill out the online drama auditon form: Please fill out completely.  If the link does not work, copy and paste the URL into a new window or tab. Thank you!
http://fs17.formsite.com/wyoming/wmsdrama/index.html


To sign up for "Camp Rock Auditions." Please click on the link below to view the online sign up sheet. Please write your child's name in the sign up and not your name. Thanks!
To sign up, go to:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0849ADAE2DAB9-camp/957500

Students will need to prepare one song (16 bars or 1 verse plus 1 chorus) to be sung a capella or bring accompaniment on your iPod with your own speakers  -- this is not to be a Camp Rock song, but anything Broadway style or Pop Music.  Students will be asked to do a cold reading from the script at the audition as well as a short dance routine.  Rehearsals will be after school most weekdays and the musical will be at 7:00pm Friday and Saturday October 18 and 19. 
Look for more information on this blog, and, get ready to rock!

Here is a synopsis of the characters:  Please familiarize yourself with the character list before you audition. 

Character Breakdown
ANDY HOSTEN: The quintessential drummer from Camp Rock. Cool and chill.
AXEL TURNER:Founder of Camp Star. A former rock star himself, he is Brown’s nemesis and Dana’s father. Competitive, ruthless, delusional. Speaking Role
BARRON JAMES: A hip-hop dancer and Sander’s best friend. The goofy partner in crime.
BROWN CESARIOA: former rock star and the new owner of Camp Rock. Brown cares about keeping the integrity of the camp intact. Passionate, musical, kind-hearted. Speaking Role
CAITLYN GELLERA: future record mogul, Caitlyn is quirky and gifted. Mitchie’s best friend.
DANA TURNER: Axel Turner's daughter and Nate's love interest. A talented musician embarrassed by her father. Sweet, sincere.
ELLA PADORA: longtime Camp Rocker, she is very interested in fashion and helps with the costume designs.
GEORGINA FARLOWA: reality television host hired by Axel to host the "Final Jam." Slick, enthusiastic, a hot-shot. Speaking Role
JASON GRAY: The oldest member and brother of the Connect 3 band. A comical, easy-going guitar player.
MITCHIE TORRESA: familiar face and veteran at Camp Rock. She falls for Shane. Talented, smart, outspoken.
NATE GRAY: The middle brother of the Connect 3 band. A shy drummer who falls for Dana.
ROSIE DAY: The new girl at Camp Rock, Rosie is eager to be a part of everything, and does all she can to save Camp Rock.
SANDER LOYA: Barron’s best friend and partner in crime. The brains of the mischievous duo.
SHANE GRAY: The youngest and most charismatic member of the Connect 3 band. Shane is the lead singer and Mitchie's love interest.
TESS TYLER: The daughter of pop star T.J. Tyler, Tess is Camp Rock’s snobby diva.
ENSEMBLE:  CAMP ROCKERS; STAR CAMPERS

Monday, May 6, 2013


Hello ALL!
Please wear whatever it is you are planning to wear for the show to DRESS REHEARSAL on WEDNESDAY!   You are called at the following times:
Wednesday:     ACT 1:  3:45 - 5:00ish
                         ACT 2:  4:45 - 6:00ish 

NOTE:  There is to be NO CELL PHONES USE BACKSTAGE!  
Also, please bring something to do as you wait IN THE MEDIA CENTER on WEDNESDAY.  No one will be permitted to sit in the auditorium.
THANKS!

Also, concerning mic use:  Please hold the microphone up to your mouth, and DO NOT TAP on it.  Please let tech take care of turning them on and making sure that they work.
THANKS AND SEE YOU ON WEDNESDAY!

Tara and Spring*

Friday, May 3, 2013

Hello all!
The breakdown for rehearsals is :
Monday:  3:45 to 4:45 - ACTS 1-8  (ACT 1)
                 4:45 to 5:30 ACTS 9-16  (ACT 1)
                 5:30 - 6:15 ACTS 1-8 (ACT 2)
                 6:15 to 7:00 ACTS 9-16 (ACT 2)
We may go past these times, so be prepared to wait if necessary.  THANKS!

Wednesday:     ACT 1:  3:45 - 4:45 ish
                         ACT 2:  4:45 - 5:45ish 
After the run there will be select acts to run and work tech.  TBA

Thank you!  
Tara
   


Sunday, April 28, 2013


2013 Variety Show Tech Crew List
Thank you to all of those who submitted applications for tech crew.  As always, casting was very difficult, and with such a short time frame, conflicts were difficult to work around, so unfortunately not everyone could be a part of this production’s tech crew.  With that, congratulations to those on the following Tech Crew list for the 2013 Variety Show:
Stage Manager: Sean Madden
Assistant Stage Managers: Molly Brown and Katherine Nocks
Assistant Backstage Managers: Parker Hampton and Sophie Walton
Sound Manager: Joel Engelhardt
Lights: Grace Hitt
Moving Spot: Emilie Scholles
Curtain: Lila Weiser
Stage Hands: Libby Childs and Ariel Gray
Runners: Margo D’Agostino, Tiffany Johnston, and Ceili O’Brien
The first rehearsal will be this Monday, April 27, 2013 at 3:50 P.M. in the auditorium.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Hey guys!  We start the Talent show rehearsals on Monday the 15th!  (TAX DAY!)  Here is the act breakdown!  We will see Act 1 on Monday the 15th and Act 2 on Monday the 22nd.  The following Mondays we will see BOTH acts! We will rehearse from 4:00 until 6:30pm this Monday and next.

Please print off the permission slip below and bring it with you to your first rehearsal.  You MUST have a parent's permission to do the show, and you MUST make ALL rehearsals you are called for due to limited time.  Please also include your NAME, PHONE, AND THE NAME OF YOUR ACT.  Anyone who comes to rehearsal WITHOUT HIS/HER PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO BE IN THE SHOW.
Thanks!

Here is the act break down:

Act 1
Cowboy Strings
Cannon in D
The Choice Skit
Blackbird
I Won't Give Up on Love
Movie Theater Skit
Corner of the Sky
Bella and Morgan
popular
It's Raining Outside
Stay
The Call
Coppelia Ballet
Bubble Gum Skit
Kinus and Lucy Harp
Peter Barrett Band

Act 2
Cowboy Strings
Cup Song
The Show
Titanium
American Idol Skit
Peter Pan Song
Surfer Girls
Papillon Flut
Cosmic Love Dance
Love Story Guitar
Free Classical Piano
Dramatic Song
Dancing Shoes
History Skit
Call Me Maybe
The Cave

YOUR NAME: ____________________________________________________
PHONE:  _________________________________________________________
NAME OF ACT:  ____________________________________________________
I give my child ___________________ permission to do the 2013 Talent show.
PARENT SIGNATURE:  _________________________________________________
PARENT EMAIL ADDRESS:  _____________________________________________

Friday, April 5, 2013

Hello all!
I know that there is MUCH excitement about the cast list for the Talent show, but unfortunately there were so many good acts that we will be taking the weekend to break them down and decide what to do.  Rehearsals will start on April 15th, so there will be NO rehearsal on the 8th.  Once you are accepted into the show and you let us know that you will indeed be a part of the show, we will put a permission slip on this blog that you can download and bring to your first rehearsal.  This document will also include the "official" name of your group & who is in it.  Thank you for your patience, and have a great weekend!
Tara and Spring*

Monday, March 18, 2013

VARIETY SHOW AUDITIONS!!!!!


Auditions will be held for the 2013 Variety show on Wednesday, April 3rd and Thursday, April 4th from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Fay auditorium. The 4-4:30 slots on BOTH days will be for 8th Graders who want to audition for the EMCEE parts ONLY. Sign-ups will go up next to the auditorium on Wednesday, March 20th before spring break. 8th graders will be able to audition for two acts. Everyone else will be limited to one act. The Theme is "Come Fly with me." However; the acts do not need to follow this theme. Rehearsals will be every Monday beginning on the 8th of April from 4 to 5:30 or 6:00. (8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th) The week of May 6th, we will also rehearse on Wednesday and tech the entire show with all acts present. We will open on Thursday the 9th. More information will be available in the future.

We will need audition parents to man the tables on 4/3 & 4/4! Let Meggan Dejesus know if you’re interested!
 

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Monday's rehearsal changes and next week's schedule

Thank y
Thank you for a GREAT costume parade!  We now know what needs to be done!  Monday's rehearsal will be a bit longer than we expected, so please have your child pack a dinner.  We will not have time to order pizza and have a sit-down meal, so please plan accordingly.  We need to get through the show twice, once with costumes and once without, in order for the students to feel comfortable for opening night.  We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we just want to be sure that everyone feels good come opening:)
Thanks!
Spring and Tara
Tech week schedule:  For this week, students will be called from 3:45 until 6:00pm.

Next week:  Students will be called from 3:45 until 7:00 or 7:30pm.  Some will get off early, so expect calls. A snack will be provided. 
Call time for shows: 
Thursday:  Right after school Friday:  6:00pm , Saturday:  6:00pm
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING IN DUES:  $20.00. THANKS!

Thank you for your patience and help in this process! 
Spring and Tara