ECS Spring Play

AUDITIONS!!!

2012-02-14T08:22:00.001-08:00

AUDITIONS
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
12:30-5:00 p.m.
Eastwood Sanctuary

Today's Meetings!

2012-02-09T18:14:00.000-08:00

Parent meeting went great! Thank you to all who came and for those unable to make it, everything you need is available in the office.
One clarification, if you are a parent of a Lower School student, you do not need to pay until you know if your child has a part.
Also, if your child is trying out for simply a chorus role (lower school and some upper school), they need only sing a song, no monologue is required. All others need to stick with a monologue and song.

DATES To Remember

2012-02-07T11:21:00.001-08:00

PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Thursday, February 9th, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Eastwood Sanctuary
AUDITION WORKSHOP
Thursday, February 9th, 2-4:00 p.m.
Mr. Givens' Classroom
UPPER SCHOOL ONLY!!
AUDITIONS
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
12:30-5:00 p.m.
Eastwood Sanctuary

Parent Informational Meeting

2012-01-19T11:44:00.001-08:00

This year's parent informational meeting will be Thursday, February 9, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. It is not mandatory, but you will receive all important dates and info regarding this year's play season. You will also receive instructions for auditions. LOWER SCHOOL is not a part of the Audition Workshop, so this is their chance to come and ask questions and get ready for the big day. We will also, likely be scaling down a bit in our Lower School participation, due to the play we are performing, so you will be able to find out more about that as well.

Hope to see you there!
THURSDAY, February 9
12:30-1:30

Audition Workshop

2012-01-19T11:40:00.000-08:00

This year's Audition Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, from 2-4:00 p.m. in Mr. Givens' Room. This is a time for UPPER SCHOOL students to get acquainted with the play and what we are looking for in each role. This is also a time to loosen up and have fun with some drama exercises that may help in preparation for auditions. Although not mandatory, it is extremely beneficial.
We hope to see you there!

THURSDAY, February 9
2-4:00 p.m.

THIS YEAR'S PLAY!!!

2012-01-18T06:47:00.000-08:00

This year we will be performing "Fiddler On The Roof," a favorite of ours! Get ready for info on Audition Workshop, Auditions, and Parent Info Meeting COMING SOON!!

Arrivals for the Show

2011-05-11T19:11:00.000-07:00

The arrival times vary just a bit. Following is the time breakdown:
2:30 p.m. "teenage girls" (not real teenagers, the ones in the play)
You should come with curlers in your hair, ready to be fixed.
3:00 p.m. "River City Women"
You should come with curlers in your hair, ready to be fixed.
3:30 p.m. EVERYONE ELSE
"Little girls" (their role is little girl in the play) should come with
hair fixed-half back and curled and super sprayed.
"River City Men" and "River City Boys" come ready to have your hair fixed. You MUST wear a little powder, mascara, and lipstick.
Other "Main Roles" please come with curlers in (if women) ready to have hair fixed.

LIPSTICK:
Please make sure lipstick colors are close to the natural color, just a shade darker. A good rule of thumb is to fold the lip down and the color of the skin behind is the coloor lipstick you should use. NO BRIGHT RED, PLEASE!

SOCKS/SHOES/STOCKINGS:
All River City Women need dark stockings and all little girls need white stockings.
Men and boys need tall dark socks and little boys or those teens wearing nickers need dark knees socks.

DINNER:
Please be sure your child has some food to bring to eat. They will eat some time between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m.

Greeters

2011-05-11T19:04:00.000-07:00

If you have signed up to be a greeter, please arrive at TRBC at 5:30 p.m. to prepare to greet. I have a list of greeters, but if you'd like to add, let me know. The list is as follows:
THURSDAY NIGHT
Kelley Parker
Sonya Bannister
Helen and Steve Herndon
Lauren Hixon
Laura Hicks
FRIDAY NIGHT
Maxie Lucas
Suzanne Lot
Beth Owen
Milla Howard
Cathryn Stakely
Laura Hicks

I do apologize that this is so late. Please let me know if you need to swap nights-that will be fine. We appreciate your help!

SINGING Do's and Dont's

2011-05-11T19:00:00.000-07:00

This is mainly for the MAIN ROLES, but can be useful to the entire cast.

Try to avoid the following items in the six hours before the shows:
iced beverages
greasy food
carbonated beverages
candy bars
strong mints
decongestants and antihistamines
With this in mind, it might be best to have a light supper consisting of a sandwich and some fruit and veggies.
Be sure to get LOTS of sleep and DRINK LOTS OF WATER.

Arrival Times

2011-05-10T20:20:00.000-07:00

Many asked about arrival times for Thursday and Friday nights. I will post those tomorrow. It will be around 3-3:30, but may be earlier due to hair.
You ALL did a FABULOUS job today on many levels. Keep up the great work tomorrow! See you then!

After-Party Info.

2011-05-10T20:17:00.001-07:00

Each particiapnt needs to bring $5 to school on Wednesday or Thursday to be placed in the Lower School office in an envelope marked "Drama After-Party." This will cover the cost of pizza, drinks, and snacks.
Each participant and their families are invited. Please do not invite buddies from school, unless they were in the play. This is a reward for those who have worked on the play and their families.
You will receive directions and an address on Wednesday at practice or Thursday evening.

TOMORROW

2011-05-09T19:04:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow is the dress rehearsal. We will arrive at Taylor Road at 1 p.m. I pretty much covered instructions on an earlier post, but forgot an important detail. PLEASE STAY WITH YOUR LOWER SCHOOL STUDENT long enough to get them into their costumes. I understand that people will be just arriving at 1, so we will actually take role at around 1:20 p.m.
I will warn you, for those who may be new to this process, tomorrow will look rough. That is expected. Know that when you may see problems, we will see them as well. We work in layers, taking care of different levels of needed attention at a time. We may overlook things tomorrow, but rest assured, we will address them at another time.
If you are planning to bring an instrument for us to use, please bring it tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. Also, please bring any props you have not yet delivered.
Please encourage your children. There are only a few days left. We want them to do their best and enjoy every second. Above all, we want them to glorify God through their work. We hope that The Music Man is something they can be proud of for years to come!

SERIOUS NEED

2011-05-08T19:23:00.000-07:00

Help is desperately needed for Tuesday's practice. We will have a run-thru lasting roughly 6 hours and need more than one supervision volunteer. We also only have one volunteer for Friday night of the play. I am not sure what is happening in this department of volunteering, but we need you to get CREATIVE. If you are holding back from participating due to younger siblings, please consider plans to make it possible to pitch in. We have parents who have worked hours on costumes and sets and some parents who will end up working only minutes as greeters, etc. ALL the positions are important and anything you can volunteer is GREATLY appreciated, but we really need some people to step up and help out.
Thank you.

PROP DROP-OFF

2011-05-08T11:23:00.000-07:00

If you are bringing a prop for our use, please bring it to practice on Monday. We need to begin using them asap. Thank you and have a happy Mother's Day!

Instructions For Next Week-CORRECTION

2011-05-07T18:47:00.000-07:00

COSTUMES:
Everyone should have their FULL costume, "stage-ready", at practice on Monday.
DO NOT forget socks/stockings/shoes/etc.

DRESS REHEARSAL:
The rehearsal Tuesday is mandatory-THE ENTIRE PRACTICE. If your child has a lesson, change it. If they have a game, miss it. This is essential. We have been fairly flexible, but this is non-negotiable.

DRESS REHEARSAL FOOD:
We will be practicing through dinner. The same rules apply as before for the run-thru. You MUST send a SACK DINNER for your child./ We have access to a refrigerator, but no microwaves. We do not have time to heat up anything. We do not know when we will break to eat, so you are not allowed to drop off something at dinner time. You do have an option for this meal. The Taylor Road Youth Group has some members that will be selling pizza to raise money for summer missions. If you would like for your child to buy pizza slices, please tell your child how many they can buy on Monday, so that we can give the group an idea of how many pizzas they will need.

DRESS REHEARSAL MAKE-UP:
Your child should come on Tuesday with stage makeup on. Stage makeup is regular daily makeup for women, with a little extra blush. It also must include mascara and lipstick, even for boys. This may be hard to convince boys to do, but it is a must. Their eyes and lips simply cannot be seen without these.

DRESS-REHEARSAL HAIR:
Boys should come in normal hair-our stylists will work with thier hair during the rehearsal.
Little Girls should come with hair half-back in a barrette, with lots of style to it-curly, etc.
Older Girls should also sleep in rollers and come with them in to be fixed.

Tomorrow's Practice

2011-05-06T20:01:00.000-07:00

Saturday, May 7, 2011, practice will be from 1-4 p.m. ALL Main Roles need to attend (unless you have been instructed otherwisw).

SERIOUSLY...HELP NEEDED

2011-05-06T09:27:00.000-07:00

In order to allow elementary students in the play, we have to have supervision for them. We CANNOT have 50 children roaming free during the practice or the performances. As of today, we have two people signed up for a job that requires around 8-10 people. Please consider choosing child supervision as your area of service. We want everyone to have a chance to watch the play and we want your children to be safe and ready to go on stage when they are needed.
Please contact NAN VAUGHN to volunteer at:
Nanzackct@knology.net.
If you have not talked with Nan, you are not signed up for this area, even if you turned in a form to help. You MUST contact Nan Vaughn.
Thank you so much!

NEW SPOT for tomorrow

2011-05-05T19:25:00.000-07:00

When you arrive at Taylor Road you will need to go in the FELLOWSHIP SUITE. It faces Eastchase and has a curved covered porch. You should drop off and pick up here. We will have to move practice to the Fellowship Suite due to a city-wide night of worship tomorrow night.
Thank you for your understanding.

LOST Leapster

2011-05-04T08:34:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago one of our students left a leapster in the sanctuary. If you know where this Leapster might be, please let us know. THANK YOU!

HELP NEEDED

2011-05-02T19:53:00.000-07:00

We are beginning to schedule folks for helping on the nights of the play. If you are interested in child supervision on Thursday or Friday nights please let me know. Nan Vaughn will be coordinating this, so you will be hearing back from her.
Also, if you are interested in helping with supervision on Tuesday, May 10th, for the run-thru, we will have several 2 hour shifts available.
Email me at wdavidgivens@yahoo.com or Nan at Nanzackct@knology.net to let us know.
THANK YOU in advance.
There will be more posts about the other needs for the day of the play soon!

NEW LOCATION!

2011-05-01T17:07:00.000-07:00

Practice will begin at Taylor Road Baptist Church TOMORROW! We will be practicing here from now until the play. Please make arrangements for your children to get there and to be picked up promptly.
THANK YOU!

NEEDED PROPS

2011-04-28T07:51:00.000-07:00

We are coming closer to the play and are needing more and more props that you may have around your house. This is only the first of a couple of posts regarding items we need to borrow. If you have any of these items. please put your name on/in them and leave them in the sanctuary during practice times (letting us know you have done so).
We need BENCHES. Benches of all types. Ideally we would like to use piano benches. We will take care of them, but please do not bring special, antique benches!
We also need INSTRUMENTS. Old instruments of the marching band variety are best. They do not have to be in working condition. They just need to appear to be in working condition. Please label these instruments. We will take very good care of them-they are only used briefly in the last scene.

THANK YOU!

CRAFT DAY

2011-04-28T07:47:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow starting at 2:00 p.m. we will be having a craft day. We will be working on hats, laurels, etc. If you are even remotely interested in helping, please come-there will be a job for everyone!
You can meet in the sanctuary and move down to the costume room.

GREAT JOB!!!

2011-04-25T20:29:00.000-07:00

We just wanted to take a moment to tell you all what a great job you did today. It may have felt really rough, but overall it was very productive. Please remember to gather the other pieces of your costumes you may still need (mostly shoes, socks, shirts, etc.). If you need help with figuring this out, please ask soon. The closer we get to the show, the harder it is to address everyone's needs!
Everyone should have a box for their costume asap. When we move to Taylor Road Baptist Church next Monday, you will transfer and store your costume and props in this box.
Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication! This will be a great show and we hope you all have fun performing!

Boxes and Extras

2011-04-22T07:43:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Geiger brought a copy paper box to practice the other day, telling the students they need a similar one in which to store their costume pieces. We need everyone to bring their boxes on Monday. They can be cardboard, rubbermaid, sterilite, whatever, as long as they are atleast as big as a copy paper box. They need the student's name on them.
Also, if you have discussed bringing anything for us to use, Monday is your day to bring it.

MONDAY'S PRACTICE...at Eastwood

2011-04-21T19:37:00.000-07:00

First Run-Thru
The Music Man
Monday, April 25, 2011

If you have been a part of this process before, the first run-thru experience is probably stuck in your memory forever. It can be a very CRAZY day! These instructions are meant to help make the process more smooth and pass by more quickly. After 8 years of working out problems, we hope it gets better each year.
Here are some things to remember:
***We will be practicing from 2:00 p.m. until we’re done. This is the first opportunity to see problems that can only be seen when everyone is there and when the play is done in order. EVERYONE MUST BE THERE!
***Since we will be there for somewhere around 4-5 hours, your children will need something to do. They may bring game systems, but may not share these systems. They may bring books, card games, coloring, etc. We usually try to take the younger children to an outside area and let them play during down time. This may appear to be time wasted, but we must go in order and we will need them through-out. So, SEND SOMETHING FOR YOUR CHILDREN TO DO. Lots of the children will have homework and will need to complete that. We make everyone quiet down so that work can be completed. Feel free to come and sit in for a while with your child to help them get homework done or just to watch. The projected end time is around 7:00 p.m.
***FOOD- Your children will be very hungry. You will need to send something for supper that does not need to be heated. We will have access to refrigerators, but not microwaves. If 10 kids need to use microwaves, we have multiplied preparation time to exceed our limited break time. You can only imagine what happens when that number rises. We will have a very quick meal together, so think easy and quick. ***Also, DO NOT plan to drop off a meal from a fast food restaurant. If your child would like to bring a fast food meal, send it with them and we will refrigerate. Please follow these directions. It can be very frustrating when someone throws us off by having to eat at a different time-we move as a group.
***When you get there, go directly to your seat and be ready to begin. The more quickly we begin, the sooner we get done!
***Students may NOT leave early. Please do not show up expecting to tell us you have to take your child early. We must know all conflicts ahead of time. During practice we may look idle, but we are so busy thinking through large obstacles.

I think that is it! Please remember to check the blog frequently for updates.
Thank you for your tremendous commitment!

Leaving Practice Early

2011-04-19T08:06:00.000-07:00

PLease do not think this targets anyone, it does not. There were several lower school students who left early yesterday. That generally is not a problem if it's only 15 or so minutes early. The closer we get, however, to next week, the worse that situation can get. A few things to remember:
If your child HAS to leave early, you MUST email me to let me know ahead of time.
Next Monday is the first run-thru and no one can leave early.
When in practice, if you ask me if your child can leave early, I will either say yes, while not really paying attention because there is so much going on that I am sorting through or I will tell you know, get flustered, and it all goes down hill. :)

The best rule of thumb is to communicate anything important via email-that includes early departure. That may sound harsh, but it is not meant that way. It's just the best way we know to prevent chaos and frustration on all sides.

Than you for your hard work-we know it's hard for your family to commit so heavily to ine activity, but we appreciate it and I am positive you will be pleased with the outcome. The kids are doing a fantastic job and we had a really great practice yesterday. Let's keep up the good work!

Costume Help-NOT just sewing

2011-04-19T08:05:00.001-07:00

If you have a free afternoon, come on down to the costume room (across from the kindergarten rooms) and we’ll put you to work. Pending projects:

1. Hand sewing: attaching decorative ribbons, etc. onto finished costumes
2. 5 floral laurels for Grecian urn women
3. Costume repair, iron on patches, basic hems
4. Hats – Did you know Coco Channel got her start in millinery?
5. Errands: we’ll give you a list of specific items we need (like ribbons from Hobby Lobby in specific hues).
6. Labeling costumes with student names
7. Some arts and crafts projects – you know who you are. At least, drop by and help me figure out how to do what I need to do.

Thanks
Dawn

SCHEDULE UPDATE

2011-04-15T18:52:00.000-07:00

There has, yet again, been a schedule update. It does not change for MOST of you, but MAIN ROLES. I apologize for having to do this. There is just so much "big work" that has to be done with the chorus, we need the extra time to catch all the main roles work after they leave. We generally try not to schedule practices this long, but have had to in the past. This year's music is some of the hardest we tackle and takes a lot of time to master.
Please be positive and flexible when adapting to this change. Students are encouraged to do their homework during down time and are welcome to bring snacks. If there is a conflict with work schedules, let me know asap. This is the last stretch and it WILL be worth it when we're done. It is coming along splendidly. Thank you for your hard work!

MORE Costume Instructions-CHILDREN

2011-04-14T19:54:00.000-07:00

To the parents of students playing children in The Music Man:
If your son or daughter is portraying someone younger than a teenager we would like for them to come to practice on Monday with their costumes on. We will pin their hems, check for blending, etc. They may not have all the pieces yet, but if they can put on what they have that would be great. Their costumes will be laid out in the sanctuary on the piano side. They can find theirs as soon as they arrive, put it on and return to their places for roll call. It would be very helpful if they could wear the shoes they are going to wear if they already know. Dark, preferably black, tights for girls/ dark socks for boys. Some may not wear black so don’t buy, just put them in knee socks so that we can get the look. If anyone has a child’s cotton blouse with a big collar, please bring it so that we can compare collars with the ones we have.
Thanks for your help.
Dawn Geiger

BIG CHANGE!!!

2011-04-13T08:37:00.000-07:00

Due to some major conflicts, the first run-thru has been changed from Tuesday, April 26, to MONDAY, April 25. We hope this helps, especially with volleyball tryouts and apologize for not catching the conflict earlier.
We have also updated next week's times to reflect the changed SAT schedule.
Please pay close attention and mark your calendars. Again, thank you for your patience!

Costume Instructions-TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION

2011-04-10T18:30:00.000-07:00

Lower School parents: It’s time to “shop” in the costume closet! Please come to rehearsal early on Monday or Friday and bring your child down to the rooms across from the kindergarten hall between 4 and 5. If your child is needed on stage, Mrs. Givens will call my cell phone.

I will have the outfits out that we have on hand and you and your child can work together to find one that works. If we don’t have anything on hand, then we will know to look for specific items for your child. If you cannot work out the Monday or Friday/ 4-5 time, then contact me and we can work out an appointment. I will be on hand on both days from 2-5. (I will not be here on Tuesday of this week.)

We need for every elementary actor and actress to visit the costume closet this week with their parent or a designated adult. Please accompany them since we will need to try things on, pin alterations, mark the costumes with their names and hang them neatly back up. Thanks for your help. We are very excited about this year’s performance of The Music Man.

Dawn Geiger

Attendance and Responsibility

2011-04-05T09:23:00.000-07:00

We appreciate your commitment to this year's production of The Music Man. There are a few items I need to explain.
Attendance:
There are few events that constitute an excused absence from play practice.
They are as follows:
1. Illness of actor
2. Death in actor's immediate family
3. Unavoidable events that are school-related (i.e. awards bamquet, track meet, volleyball tryouts)
4. A job that cannot be resceduled until closer to the play-all actors MUST be at all practices the last 2 weeks of practice-if you need to take vacation from your job, you must.
Events that DO NOT constitute an excused absence:
1. Family Vacation
2. College Visits (we have had a few of these already, but they are no longer cleared-schedule them at another time)
3. Doctor's appointments that CAN be rescheduled
4. Any type of lessons (the last 3 weeks of practice)

Please understand this is not meant to punish the actors in any way, but are simply the rules we've always followed. If you have a conflict with any date on the calendar, let me know ASAP. If you have an unexcused event, try to reschedule-we have replaced actors as close as the week of the play, due to breaking of the covenant responsibilities.

The second item to clear up is the area of responsibility. This is two-fold. The first part belonging to the students. Most are not doing their best. We need them to treat the practice time and their practice time at home (each day) as they would a job and as they are working unto the Lord. They seem to be giving it a half effort and we want them to succeed and do their best. We will begin repremanding them for not knowing their lines and not practicing their songs (this mainly relates to UPPER SCHOOL main roles).
The second part of this area belongs to you, the parents. If you have not turned in your volunteer forms, covenants, and fees, please do so immediately to the upper school office. We need LOTS of help to make this happen and it is now "crunch-time."

Again, thank you so much for your willingness to make Eastwood's drama program exist! We know you have a hard job, and that your children are VERY busy. Let's begin this next week of practice with a great attitude and our best efforts.
Please let us know if you have any questions! DO NOT hesitate to call and/or email (email is the BEST way to get us :).

2 New Items

2011-03-29T20:33:00.000-07:00

If you look to the right of your screen, you will see two new items. They are the student covenant and parent volunteer information. You recently received an email letting you know if you have not paid the participation fee and/or if you have not volunteered yet in an area of production. On the links are the forms you will need to turn in as soon as possible, unless you've already done so. You may have to go through a couple of pages to get to the exact form, but some people needed all of the info., so it's there if you need it!

HELP!!!

2011-03-27T20:15:00.001-07:00

We need help in two areas. Each family has to contribute the effort of atleast one parental unit, so head's up. One of these jobs may be for you!
We need help in the area of SEWING-even if you just want to sew your child's costume, we need your help.
We also need help in the area of set construction and painting.
EMAIL me for more info and to get connected: wdavidgivens@yahoo.com

Also, I have updated the schedule to reflect the time change for dismissal on SAT week.

Sorry! Another small change!

2011-03-24T20:22:00.000-07:00

I have updated the schedule, but can't get the title to show the date updated. It has been updated as of 3/24. I added a practice for the UPPER SCHOOL CHORUS on next Friday from 2-5 p.m.
Also, we have dance practices that will be posted this weekend, so keep watching for updates!

SCHEDULE CHANGE!!!

2011-03-23T19:53:00.000-07:00

The schedule has been updated. After a VERY long Wednesday for all of the adults at play practice who also have church on Wednesday nights, we have decided to change the Wednesday practices to Tuesday from here on out. When we reach the point of everyday practice, we will have practice even on Wednesdays.
We realize that some of you have already made work schedules for next week. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. If you cannot change an appointment or obligation made for next Tuesday, let us know immediately via email wdavidgivens@yahoo.com and we can make other arrangements.
We try not to do this kind of thing to our families after we have started, but feel like it will help greatly in relieving some stress for all involved.
Thank you for your understanding and patience. We love working with your children! They were a joy today and did a great job!

Schedule

2011-03-12T19:08:00.000-08:00

This year I am trying out the posted link route for the play rehearsal schedule. Look to the right of the screen and you should see "Helpful Links." You should see the link for "Schedule-updated 3/12." Click on this link to access the schedule. You should be able to print this.
There WILL Be some additional practices and possibly some practices where lower school chorus will come from 1-3 instead of 2-4, as listed. These alterations will be made soon. You will HAVE to check this link EACH week to see if it is updated. I will attempt to change the date in the title of the link to alert you to changes. I will also create a new post when I update.
Please notice there are two "run-thrus" and both are mandatory. The first one is on a school night. Due to a few things going on, we are going to try this method out.

HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK!!!

Schedule Through Spring Break

2011-03-08T11:35:00.000-08:00

Here is the temporary schedule that will last through the end of this week. A schedule, for the week we return from spring break through the end of the play season, will be posted on the "links" section of this blog by Wednesday or Thursday of this week.
Here is the schedule:
Wednesday, March 9, MAIN ROLES 2-4:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Friday, March 11, MAIN ROLES 2-4:00 p.m. Sanctuary

WEDNESDAY, March 23, ENTIRE CAST 2-4:00 p.m., MAIN ROLES 2-5:00 p.m. DANCE WORKSHOPThis is a new facet to our production schedule. We are attempting to see how well our actors can dance, their potential to be taught, and hopefully discover some unknown dance talent through this day of learning simple steps.

All roles should use Spring Break to memorize their lines. This may seem early, but when we return, we will hit the ground running, learning songs, dance, and more.
We are very excited to begin this stage of production. Please help students in being diligent in their jobs as actors, so that everything falls into place smoothly.

The Music Man Cast 2011

2011-03-01T19:23:00.000-08:00

Here we go folks! This is THE LIST.

If you do not see your name on here and you tried out, please let me know asap and I will add you.

If you did not get the part you wanted, do not see it as a failure. Please see it as an opportunity to perform in an unexpected role.

This musical is the kind of play that you cannot help but have a great time performing.
Please be positive and let's have a great year!

We can't wait to begin practice! We will post the schedule on here very soon, so keep watching!

For now, we will have a "read-thru" for all named roles and upper school participants. It will be Monday, March 7th, from 2-5:00 p.m. in Mr. Givens' room.

We will also be scheduling a "viewing party" very soon!

Also, included on the schedule, will be a "dance school" day where we will assign the many dancing roles. Please be aware there is a significant amount of dancing in this play, which will require some actors solely dedicated to dancing. So, if dancing is your thing, you will be busy!

Here are the roles and your assignments:

Harold Hill-Michael Knotts
Marian-Hope Gulley
Marcellus Washburn-Connor Harris
Mayor Shinn-Jonathan Hilt
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn-KK Payne
Winthrop-Mikey Kometer
Mrs. Paroo-Faith Beaulieau
Amarylis-Caroline Johnson
Tommy Djilas-Jackson South
Zaneeta Shinn-Caroline Hill
Gracie Shinn-Joy Harmon
Charlie Cowell-Taylor Foxx
Constable Locke-Justin Gardner
Conductor-Noah Verble
Pick-A-Littles
Maria Kometer, Hannah Ford, Ansley Markwell, Morgan Dunn
Quartet-
Sam Verble, Luke Verble, Davis Johnson, Caleb Kreitz
Traveling Salesmen-
Justin Gardner, Caleb Kreitz, Davis Johnson, Jackson South, Taylor Foxx (as Charlie Cowell), Luke Verble, Jonathan Hilt, Sam Hodge
Townspeople-
Sam Hodge, Noah Verble, Sara Klucking, Emily Owen, Julie MacDaniel, Emily MacDaniel, Mary Agnes Geiger, Rachel Foxx, Emily MacAlily, Hallie Hodge, Allie Harmon, Alicia Hicks, Caroline Bartley, Anna Kometer, Jordan Holley, Joy Gulley, Anna Watson, Celeste Keil, Ivy Bopp, Aimee Conn, Mary Phyfer Parker, Francie Parker, Isabelle Barganier, Sarah Cate Stakely, Anna Johnson, McKenzie Higginbotham, Gracie Kocher, Cami Phillips, Savannah Cothran, Mark Buxbaum, Joshua Kreitz, Chad Conoly, Robert Hixon, Andrew Markwell, Will Bannister, Kyle Fuller, Harrison Estes, Michael Johnson, Adrian Thornton, William Givens, Elizabeth Anne Kocher, Lizzie Johnson, Cara Culpepper, Carli Culpepper, Elizabeth Middleton, Sarah Middleton, Lelia Vaughn, Ruth Lucas, Rose Lucas, Elle Foxx, Millie Herndon, Helen Ann Herndon, Ginny Herndon, Sarah Beth Hill, Emma Howard, Anna Grace Estes, Addelae Boyd, Anna Buxbaum

Please call with any questions or email at wdavidgivens@yahoo.com.

Vocal Call-Backs

2011-02-23T19:15:00.001-08:00

The following is a list of people who need to show up for vocal callbacks! If your name is not on this list, DO NOT WORRY. Everyone is not needed for this, just those we need to further test to judge the best spot for them.

Call-backs are Tuesday, March 1, 2011, from 2-5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Eastwood. Please bring something to do. You will be doing a lot of waiting around for your turn, sorry!

If you are the parent of a lower-school student, you are more than welcome to come and help keep the young ones in check while they wait. If you'd like to volunteer for that role, please email me at wdavidgivens@yahoo.com.

Here is the list:
Conner Harris
Michael Knotts
KK Payne
Hope Gulley
Maria Kometer
Jonathan Hilt
Faith Beaulieau
Sam Verble
Caroline Hill
Taylor Foxx
Luke Verble
Emily McDaniel
Alecia Hicks
Caroline Bartley
Hannah Ford
Anna Kometer
Morgan Dunn
Ansley Markwell
Davis Johnson
Jackson South
Justin Gardner

LOWER SCHOOL
Mikey Kometer
Caroline Johnson
Joy Harmon
Caleb Kreitz
Joy Gulley
Anna Watson
Celeste Keil
Ivy Bopp
Aimee Conn
Charis Boyd
Mary Phyfer Parker
Francie Parker
Isabelle Barganier
Sarah Cate Stakely
Anna Johnson
McKenzie Higginbotham
Gracie Kocher
Cami Phillips
Savannah Cothran

The Music Man

2011-01-21T12:49:00.000-08:00

Here we go! This year's play season has officially begun! We are very excited to have the opportunity to perform Meredith Wilson's The Music Man for the second time. We last performed it in 2006, so it has been a while!

Please check this site often for information and opportunities to join in the production of a fabulous show!

This year's vital audition info is on the side bar. One of our favorite things about this play is the enormous cast size and the number of songs the entire cast sings. In other words, we need all Eastwood upper-school students interested to participate. We will also be including our lower-school students a lot like we did last year. The audition is open down to Kindergarten and we are planning to let all interested participate, but their roles will largely be very minor. It will be a great time for those students to get their feet wet and catch the love for theater.

The upper-school audition workshop is very important. We don't call it a mandatory activity, but it certainly helps us prepare your children to do their best. We can answer questions, give them tips, and help them develop their theater skills. It's a really fun afternoon that can only help them in their pursuit of a role.
We ask that you prayerfully consider encouraging your child to participate. We have the mentality of the more the merrier, so send them our way! There will be a spot for them-we need dancers, singers, actors, painters, organizers, builders, movers, advertisers, everything!

Please contact us with any questions at wdavidgivens@yahoo.com. We can't wait to see what this year's production will be like!

Please take a moment and look at the post below to get a taste of what our shows are like!

A Taste of Last Year's Performance

2011-01-21T12:30:00.000-08:00

Rogers and Hammerstein's The King and I was a HUGE success!

The schoolroom scene with ALL the children!

The King discussing his objections to slavery, while his wife bows before him.

The King's wives inspecting Anna's strange attire.

Eliza runs from Simon of LeGree.

Simon.
Anna and Louis on the boat as they arrive in Siam.

Tuptim.

The King and Prince Chaufa Chululonghorn.

Cleaning Instructions From Dawn

2010-05-15T11:58:00.000-07:00

Washing Instructions for Costumes:

Wash in cold water - Line dry; No ironing necessary (fold neatly)

(wives’ and concubine dresses/ sashes, wives’ chemises, girls’ tee-shirts/sarongs, boys’ underarmor/satin pants, seamstress tee-shirts/green skirts/sashes, dancers – all costumes, men’s costume pants and shirts and sashes )

This does not include singers choir robes or collars, hoop skirts, men’s jackets or anything that specifically says “dry clean only.” The school will take care of the dry cleaning.

Lower School – return to homeroom teacher; Upper School – return to US office

Be sure your name is checked off the list!

WOW!

2010-05-14T08:11:00.000-07:00

What a GREAT job!
Let's do it again tonight!

HAIR!!

2010-05-13T06:58:00.000-07:00

If you dyed your child's blond hair and it looks grey, DO NOT worry. Diane and Julie will be touching up with the mousse, which is the same product, just different form.
THANKS!

NOW is the time to HELP!!!

2010-05-12T21:43:00.000-07:00

We still need a few parents to supervise children backstage for Friday night's show. We CANNOT have kids running crazy!
If you have not done anything yet to help, please act now!
Email me at wdavidgivens@yahoo.com.
THANK YOU!

The Show

2010-05-12T19:58:00.000-07:00

When to arrive:
Set Crew
2:00 p.m.
Upper School and Main Roles
3:00 p.m
Lower School and Set Crew
4:00 p.m.

If you are helping tomorrow night, here are your times for arrival:
Greeters 5:15-5:30 p.m.
Backstage 4:00 p.m.

Please bring/send supper with your child. They will need to eat before 5:00 p.m.

COSTUMES

2010-05-12T06:16:00.000-07:00

Please do not come in costume today. You should come in, or come ready to change into, costume tomorrow, Thursday.

Eastwood Players Shirt Day #2

2010-05-11T19:23:00.000-07:00

You will be allowed to wear your t-shirts and jeans to school on Thursday (unless you have your hair done and need to wear your buttoned shirts!).

VIDEOS!!!!

2010-05-11T19:20:00.000-07:00

This year we are producing videos of the play. They will be $15 and we will be circulating order forms tomorrow at practice. The video will be shot and edited by Taylor Road technical crew members. Videos should be of great quality and a treasure to have!

Hair Woes

2010-05-11T19:19:00.000-07:00

We understand that a few of you may be concerned about using the wash to color your child's hair for the play. Let me begin by assuring you that we understand your concern. Let me continue by saying that our hair ladies, Mrs. Bethea and Mrs. Cox, have thoroughly researched methods that produce dark hair and the product suggested for use. Mrs. Cox has professional Cosmotology experience. Please know that the product suggested is a non-harsh chemical. It has no harmful side-effects and we have been unable to find any bad reviews of the product. If you have had discussions with cosmotologists who may be concerned about the use of such washes on children, you may need to clarify the product being used.
We understand that some of you may still have serious concerns. We have discussed our solution with Mr. Geiger. The goal is to get everyone to have black hair. If you can achieve this with the use of something other than the wash, please do. We will give three scenarios, hopefully one of which will meet your needs.
1. Use the wash suggested on the Hair Handout.
2. Use the mouse that is tinted.
3. Use the colored hair spray used at Olympic Field Day.

We hope this helps. If you still have questions, please contact Diane Cox at 221-5681. Thank you for your genuine concern for doing things the best way possible. We appreciate your hard work as parents and could not do the show without you!

NEEDS

2010-05-10T21:10:00.000-07:00

If you have signed-up to help with the actual production of the play, thank you for volunteering! If you have yet to sign-up, please consider where you might help. We REALLY need volunteers for Child Supervision Backstage Friday night. As of right now, no one has signed-up.

Eastwood Players Shirt Day

2010-05-10T18:56:00.001-07:00

Tuesday, May 11, 2010, K-12 students are allowed to wear their "The King and I" t-shirts to school with blue jeans.
Please be sure to wear these every opportunity you have around town. It's a great way to advertise!

2010-05-09T19:09:00.001-07:00

Feel free to save this ad and copy off as many as you would like to distribute to advertise the play.
There is also a larger version, for your use, at the bottom of the blog.

HELP!!!!

2010-05-09T19:06:00.000-07:00

If you have not yet signed-up to help during the performances and are able, we need help! We have had quite a few sign-up for the greeters position, but hardly any for the other holes on our team. Please consider helping out! Email wdavidgivens@yahoo.com.
Thanks!

PARTY INFO.

2010-05-05T19:33:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,

We are planning the After Party for the play. If your last name begins with an A-L would you bring something salty and M-Z would you bring something sweet?

Also, if everyone could chip in about $3 for pizza that would be great!

The party will be held at John and Ashley Bargainer’s house, 8367 Marsh Pointe Drive. in Wynridge after the play on Friday the 14th.

If you have any questions, please contact Ashley at 273-0100 or Kelley Parker at 221-0762.

Practice Location

2010-05-02T19:13:00.000-07:00

Practice for the remainder of the time will be at Taylor Road Baptist Church. The church is located right beside Eastchase Shopping Center. You will need to provide transportation for your child.

Parent Help Needed!

2010-04-30T21:08:00.001-07:00

As the practices become more frequent and longer, it would be helpful if at least 2 adults could volunteer to supervise the children during the times they are waiting to practice or transitioning from one practice space to another. For Sat, May 1st we have Nan Vaughn, Cary Allbriton and Amy Buxbaum who will each take 2 hours a piece to supervise the children. We need three more people to commit to helping on Saturday this area. If you are sewing and were planning to be there, perhaps you could help keep an eye out for the children as well. It really will help practice go more smoothly and ensure their safety. If you can help Sat or any other day please email or call, Wendy Hamilton at weh130@msn.com or (662)425-7725.

Wendy

Schedule-Updated Thursday, May 6, 2010

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Please let us know as soon as possible of any scheduling conflicts as they may arise. We ALWAYS make mistakes and would like to make corrections as soon as we can.
Unless otherwise written, when "Entire Cast" is cited, children do come. If you see below it, "children do not come" or a specified time for children, they only come for those times. Otherwise, "Entire Cast" means EVERYONE.
Please call to ask questions at any point if you are unsure about who comes, and when.

May 7, Friday
Entire Cast (2-5:00 p.m.)
Children Groups 1 and 2 (2-4:00 p.m.)
May 8, Saturday
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Bring a few dollars for pizza and a drink.
Main Roles
Dancers
Singers

Week 9
May 10, Monday
Pre Run-thru
(2-6:00 p.m.)
ENTIRE CAST MUST BE THERE!
May, 11, Tuesday
LAST DRESS-REHEARSAL!
(1-6:00 p.m.) (or until we're done-send a snack)
ENTIRE CAST MUST BE THERE!
SPIRIT night at Chick-Fil-A on the bypass. Go after practice and each participant gets a free kids meal or combo and 10% of all sales that night go to Eastwood Drama. Please make plans to support Chick-fil-a.
May 12, Wednesday
LAST PRACTICE
Main Roles (2-6:00 p.m.)
Entire Cast (2-5:00 p.m.)
Children Groups 1 and 2 (2-4:00 p.m.)
Dancers and Singers (2-6:00 p.m.)
May 13, Thursday
SHOW #1 6:00 p.m.
Different arrival times for each group-stay tuned!
May 14, Friday
SHOW # 2 6:00 p.m.
May 15, Saturday
CLEAN-UP
See your info packet!

Cast

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Anna
Laura McDaniel
King
Jonathan Hilt
Lady Thiang
Laura E. Cobb
Loius Leonowens
Jackson South
Prince Chululonghorn
Andrew Markwell
Tuptim
Avery Draper
Lun Tha
Conner Harris
Krahlahome
Blake Brown
Interpreter
Taylor Foxx
Captain Orton
Davis Johnson
Sir Edward Ramsey
Michael Knotts
Royal Dancers
Eliza-Georgianna Hunt
Uncle Thomas-Angela Knotts
Eva/Angel-Emily McDaniel
Simon-Emily Bethea
Topsy-Julie McDaniel
Ansley Markwell
Murray Babbington
Christal Neal
McCoy Evans
Royal Wives
Angela Knotts
Hannah Ford
Mary Grace Owen
Caroline Bartley
Hope Gulley
Allie Harmon
Faith Beaulieau
Maria Kometer
Ansley Markwell
Mary Agnes Geiger
Royal Singers
Morgan Dunn
Hannah Ford
Maria Komete
Sophia Minney
Mary Grace Owen
Faith Beaulieau
Amelia Rhodes
Emily Owen
Allie Harmon
Joy McRae
Elizabeth Sims
Caroline Bartley
Hope Gulley
Mary Agnes Geiger
Set Crew, Slaves, Extra Men
Sean Swedenberg
Davis Johnson
Michael Knotts
all guys on set crew

King's Children Group #1

Rachel Foxx
Elle Foxx
Sarah Gillis
Mikey Kometer
Nolin Geiger
Taylor Hamilton
Chad Conoly
Lelia Vaughn
Cami Phillips
Joy Harmon
Mary Glenn Draper
Aimee Conn
Lizzie Johnson
Caroline Grace Johnson
Anna Kometer
Princess Ying Yaowlak-Lelia Vaughn

King's Children Group #2
Preston Hamilton
Ruth Lucas
Savannah Cothran
Isabel Bargainer
McKenzie Higenbotham
Sara Beth Hill
Charis Boyd
Anna Johnson
Carli Culpepper
Emma Albritton
Jesse Mink
Emi Stakely
Sarah Cate Stakely
Margaret Rhodes
Kori Collins
Francie Parker
Mary Phyfer Parker
Adelaide Howard
Emily Gwin
Hannah Minney
Katherine Baldwin
Ivy Bopp
Anna Buxbaum
Emily McAlily
Liz Middleton
Sarah Middleton

AUDITIONS

2010-02-18T21:05:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, March 3rd
12:45-5:00 p.m.
EPC Sanctuary

Lower School Audition Info is being sent out, via e-mail, Friday with Communique.
Upper School Audition Info-see Mr. Givens to receive a packet.

Parent/Student Meeting TODAY

2010-02-16T07:04:00.000-08:00

Sanctuary 2:00 p.m.

LAST CHANCE Parent/Student Meeting

2010-02-12T20:00:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, February 16th
2:00 p.m.
EPC Sanctuary
This is your last chance to attend one of our parent/student drama informational meetings. Everyone is invited to attend. Come to learn more about the program, ask questions, and learn about some new opportunities this year!
Attendance is not necessary for participation in the play. It would, however, be very helpful.

2010-02-03T20:02:00.000-08:00

PARENT MEETINGS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4th 12:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
EPC Sanctuary
Parents are encouraged to attend and students are welcome.
The two time slots are to insure everyone has a chance to attend. We have not had a formal parent meeting in a couple of years, but feel the need to reinstate the practice, due to some new policies and opportunities. We want to boost elementary involvement, since The King and I has such a large number of small children roles. Please encourage families with younger Eastwood students to see what the play program is all about!

PARENT MEETINGS, AUDITION WORKSHOP, AUDITIONS

2010-01-26T09:47:00.000-08:00

Parent Meeting
Thursday, February 4th 12:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary
Parents are encouraged to attend and students are welcome.
The two time slots are to insure everyone has a chance to attend. We have not had a formal parent meeting in a couple of years, but feel the need to reinstate the practice, due to some new policies and opportunities. We want to boost elementary involvement, since The King and I has such a large number of small children roles. Please encourage families with younger Eastwood students to see what the play program is all about!

Audition Workshop
Wednesday, February 17th 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. in Mr. Givens' classroom
This is only for UPPER SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS and attendance is strongly encouraged, although not required.

Auditions
Wednesday, March 3rd 12:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary
Information on requirements for audition will be available at the audition workshop, Mr. Givens' room, and the Lower School Main Office.

ALL CALL
If you are curious, please join us at the parent meeting to find out more about our program. If you are a veteran, please also join us at the parent meeting to learn about new opportunities and to share some with families who may be exploring the program as an activity in which their child might participate.

The 2010 Play is ....

2010-01-18T17:41:00.000-08:00

THE KING AND I
Yes, that's right. We are "starting over," going back to the first play we attempted as The Eastwood Players. We hope you are as excited as we are about getting to do this play again and "do it up right"! The students did a magnificent job way back in 2004, but David and I have learned ALOT in the past 6 years. Here is a little recap of The Eastwood Players' selections:
2004 The King and I
2005 Fiddler On the Roof
2006 The Music Man
2007 The Sound of Music
2008 Annie
2009 Meet Me In St. Louis

Now don't think that just because we made our selections in a certain order the first time around, that we will again. We have every intention of mixing it up a little over the next 6 years and who's to say that we won't throw in a new play here and there along the way. So for those of you who may be a little down that we are starting over, don't rule out the possibility of a new show in the future!
For those of you who may be wondering why we feel the need to "start over" at all, let me explain. In an effort to have your children performing only the highest quality shows for kids K-12, we have spent countless hours pouring over scripts (praying through each one), picking the very best classics to share with your children. We feel we have come to an end of the more obvious selections and are pleased. We can now focus our efforts on making these the best plays we can. If we happen to come across another play in the future or we see that another "great one" is possible to produce, we will add it to the repertoire.
We hope you can get on board with us and enjoy EVERY second of this year's musical production!
Stay tuned for further details, meeting times, and more!

THANK YOU!

2009-05-22T21:44:00.000-07:00

We had a great show this year! Thank you all for putting in so much time and effort! See you next year! Have a great summer-after clean-up, of course: tomorrow 9:00 a.m.

SEE YOU TONIGHT!

2009-05-21T06:23:00.000-07:00

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS
3:00 p.m. Show up for Main Role Girls
4:00 p.m. EVERYONE show up with everything and eat!
6:30 p.m. SHOWTIME
SATURDAY CLEAN-UP
9:00 a.m. EVERYONE help clean up!

UPDATED SCHEDULE TO THE END!

2009-05-01T19:04:00.000-07:00

This is an updated schedule. Note that the updates have been bolded!

Monday May 18
2-5:00 p.m.
EVERYONE INCLUDING ELEMENTARY

Tuesday May 19
1-4:00 p.m.
EVERYONE INCLUDING ELEMENTARY
4-5:00 p.m.
Main Roles

Wednesday May 20
1-6:00 p.m. TOTAL RUN-THRU/DRESS REHEARSAL EVERYBODY
6-8:00 P.M. Main Roles (pizza supper)

Thursday May 21
SHOW-UP TIME
4:00 P.M.
SHOWTIME
6:30 P.M.

Friday May 22
SHOW-UP TIME
4:00 P.M.
SHOWTIME
6:30 P.M.

Saturday May 23
9-11:00 a.m. CLEAN-UP
Everyone participating in the play is required to be there. If you are unable to send a family member to contribute to the effort, you must pay a fee to the office.

2009-04-29T09:46:00.000-07:00

There will be a dance practice Friday, May 1st, from 2-3:30 p.m. for everyone in the principle chorus, party chorus, and Christmas chorus.There will also be a dace practice for Laura M., Sarah B., Julie M., and Georgianna from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

We know this is short notice, but please attend if at all possible!

Thank you.

Ruth

Costume Ideas

2009-04-28T08:49:00.001-07:00

Dawn and team will be sizing your participants for costumes in the coming days. The following website is one that has great examples of styles of clothing you may already have that your child or others might be able to use. I have not read the website, so I don't really know what it is about. I mainly saw the pictures and loved them. Keep in mind that color is not an issue during this stage of the game. The colors on the site are wild, but we'll take anything to try out. I hope this helps and please remember if you do bring pieces to be used, you need to label them with your name and any special directions for cleaning. Thank you for your help-happy clothes hunting!

http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Flash_Meet_Me_in_St_Louis_at_Paper_Mill_Playhouse_20071108

Dancing Practice for This Week

2009-04-26T19:53:00.000-07:00

Dancing practice for this week will be:
Monday and Tuesday from 4-5:00 p.m.
If you are in the Principle Chorus, Party Chorus, or Christmas Chorus you need to come to both if possible!

Schedule April 27-END

2009-04-24T17:14:00.000-07:00

Monday, April 27
MUSIC
Principal Chorus and Trolley Song Chorus 2–3:00 p.m.
Principal Chorus and Christmas Chorus 3–4:00 p.m.
Esther 4-4:30 p.m.
Lon and Grandpa 4:30-5:00 p.m.
DRAMA
Act 2 Scenes 2 and 3 Quickly
Act 2 Scenes 4 and 5 MAIN ROLES ONLY

Tuesday, April 28
MUSIC
Principal Chorus and Party Chorus 2–3:00 p.m.
Principal Chorus and Christmas Chorus 3–4:00 p.m.

The Smith Family Octet and Katie 4–5:00 p.m.
DRAMA
Act 2 Scenes 4 and 5 MAIN ROLES ONLY

Wednesday, April 29
MUSIC
Principal Chorus Only 2–3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 30
MUSIC
Main Roles 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
DRAMA
Act 2 Scenes 4 and 5 quickly MAIN ROLES ONLY 2-5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 1
MUSIC
TBA
Monday, May 4-THE END Everyday EVERYBODY (see notes below)

Dancing practice will take place for the entire party chorus and Christmas chorus on either Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29, or Thursday 30. As soon as I know, I will email an ammended schedule with dancing included.
Elementary children need to come to musical practices this week (the ones including their choral group).
Next week begins the "Everybody" practices. This will mean that for the week of May 4-8 Everybody needs to come everyday EXCEPT elementary children. During the week of the 4-8, elementary children only need to come on Monday and Friday.
The following week, of May 11-15, will also be Monday and Friday for the elementary children, with the addition of Saturday Run-thru that includes ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE!
The week of May 18-21, EVERYONE comes EVERYDAY.
Please call with any questions!

2009-04-16T18:58:00.000-07:00

Meet Me In St. Louis
Schedule
Updated Friday, April 17, 2009
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For the next two weeks, please do not come to drama practice if you are not a main role. We do not want to waste your time, and upon reevaluation of the schedule have realized that it is not necessary for you to be present at drama practice yet. You should, however, stay informed on which music practices include you and soon to come, which dancing practices include you.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
Also, until the end of the show, we will be communicating with you via this "newsletter." It is easier and we can be more precise about the information we include. You will continue receiving this in your email, but it will also be available in Mr. Givens' room each week and the lower school office.
As always, please feel free to call with ANY questions!

WEEK 5
Monday, April 20
DRAMA
2-4:00 p.m. Act 2 Scene 1 Main Roles ONLY
4-5:00 p.m. Main Roles
MUSIC
2-5:00 p.m. Main Roles
Wednesday, April 22
MUSIC
2–3:30 p.m. Principal Chorus Only (this includes Lon, Warren, John, Rose, and Esther)
Thursday, April 23
DRAMA
2-4:00 p.m. Act 2 Scene 1 Quickly Main Roles ONLY
Act 2 Scenes 2 and 3 Main Roles ONLY
4-5:00 p.m. Main Roles
MUSIC
2-4:00 p.m. Principal Chorus and Party Chorus
Friday, April 24
DRAMA
2-4:00 p.m. Act 2 Scenes 2 and 3 Main Roles Only
4-5:00 p.m. Main Roles
MUSIC
2-5:00 p.m. Main Roles

WEEK 6
Monday, April 27
DRAMA
2-4:00 p.m. Act 2 Scenes 2 and 3 Quickly Main Roles Only
Act 2 Scenes 4 and 5 Main Roles Only
4-5:00 p.m. Main Roles
MUSIC
TBA
Tuesday, April 28
DRAMA
2-4:00 p.m. Act 2 Scenes 4 and 5 Main Roles Only
4-5:00 p.m. Main Roles
MUSIC
TBA
Thursday, April 30
DRAMA
2-4:00 p.m. Act 2 Scenes 4 and 5 Quickly Main Roles Only
4-5:00 p.m. Main Roles
MUSIC
TBA

Music Practice for 4/13-4/17-this is in addition to all drama practices already on the schedule!

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This is about as clean as I could get this to copy on here. I will be emailing a version to you for printing purposes later today. This is the first combination schedule, so please let us know if you have any questions!
CHORUS DIVISIONS
PRINCIPLE CHORUS
Jenna, Virginia, Laura Elizabeth, Maria, Avery, Angela, KK, Caroline, Hope, Faith, Ashley, Allie, Michael Bannister, Michael Knotts, Paul, Austin, Josh, Jode, Joe(when possible), Taylor, Blake, Spencer, James, Jonathan, Davis
PARTY CHORUS
Jenna, Virginia, Laura Elizabeth, Maria, Avery, Angela, KK, Caroline, Hope, Faith, Ashley, Allie, Michael Bannister, Michael Knotts, Paul, Austin, Josh, Jode, Joe(when possible), Taylor, Blake, Spencer, James, Jonathan, Davis
Mary Agnes, Beth, Meg, Anna,
Emily Owen, Anna Kometer, Rachel Foxx
TROLLEY CHORUS (all upper-schoolers in the TROLLEY CHORUS are in both #1 and 2)
Jenna, Virginia, Laura Elizabeth, Maria, Avery, Angela, KK, Caroline, Hope, Faith, Ashley, Allie, Michael Bannister, Michael Knotts, Paul, Austin, Josh, Jode, Joe(when possible), Taylor, Blake, Spencer, James, Jonathan, Davis
Madelyn, Rebecca, Angelica, McCoy, Hallie
TROLLEY CHORUS #1
Mary Glenn Draper, Emma Gandy, Cami Phillips
TROLLEY CHORUS #2
Aimee Conn, Millie Herndon, Lelia Vaughn
CHRISTMAS CHORUS
Jenna, Virginia, Laura Elizabeth, Maria, Avery, Angela, KK, Caroline, Hope, Faith, Ashley, Allie, Michael Bannister, Michael Knotts, Paul, Austin, Josh, Jode, Joe(when possible), Taylor, Blake, Spencer, James, Jonathan, Davis
Ansley, Sarah, Samantha
ENDING CHORUS
EVERYONE!!!

Music and Drama Practice for the Week of 4/13-4/17
MONDAY, APRIL 13
MUSIC PRACTICE
Principal Chorus and Trolley Song Chorus 2–3:00 p.m
Principal Chorus and Christmas Chorus 3–4:00 p.m.
Tootie and Agnes 4–5:00 p.m.
DRAMA PRACTICE
Act 1 Scenes 3 and 4 Quickly and
Act 1 Scenes 5 and 6 2-4:00 p.m.
Main Roles 4-5:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

Principal Chorus Only 2–3:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16MUSIC PRACTICE

Principal Chorus and Christmas Chorus 2–3:00 p.m.

Principal Chorus and Party Chorus 3–4:00 p.m.

Rose 4–5:00 p.m.
DRAMA PRACTICE
Act 1 Scenes 5 and 6 2-4:00 p.m.
Main Roles 4-5:00 P.M.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17
MUSIC PRACTICE
Principal Chorus and Trolley Song Chorus 2–3:00 p.m.
Lon 3-3:30 p.m.
Grandpa 3:30-4:00 Mr. and Mrs. Smith 4:15-5:00 p.m.
DRAMA PRACTICE
Act 1 Scenes 5 and 6 Quickly Act 2 Scene 1 2-4:00 p.m.
Main Roles 4-5:00 p.m.

SCHEDULE

2009-03-30T08:33:00.000-07:00

There will be musical/dance practices that may be added. We will try to keep them close to the other practices or within them if we can.
Schedule
WEEK 1
March 27, Friday 2:00-5:00 p.m. Main Roles
WEEK 2
March 30, Monday 2-5:00 p.m. Main Roles
March 31, Tuesday 2-5:00 p.m. Main Roles
April 2, Thursday 2-5:00 p.m. Main Roles
WEEK 3
Monday, April 6
2-4:00 p.m.
Act 1 Scenes 1 and 2
4-5:00 p.m.
Main Roles
Thursday. April 9
2-4:00 p.m.
Act 1 Scenes 1 and 2
4-5:00 p.m.
Main Roles
Friday, April 10
2-4:00 p.m.
Act 1 Scenes 1 and 2 Quickly and Act 1 Scenes 3 and 4
4-5:00 p.m.
Main Roles
WEEK 4
Monday, April 13
2-4:00 p.m.
Act 1 Scenes 3 and 4 Quickly and Act 1 Scenes 5 and 6
4-5:00 p.m.
Main Roles
Thursday, April 16
2-4:00 p.m.
Act 1 Scenes 5 and 6
4-5:00 p.m.
Main Roles
Friday, April 17
2-4:00 p.m.
Act 1 Scenes 5 and 6 Quickly
Act 2 Scene 1
4-5:00 p.m.
Main Roles
WEEK 5
Monday, April 20
2-4:00 p.m.
Act 2 Scene 1
4-5:00 p.m.
Main Roles
Thursday, April 23
2-4:00 p.m.
Act 2 Scene 1 Quickly
Act 2 Scenes 2 and 3
4-5:00 p.m.
Main Roles
Friday, April 24
2-4:00 p.m.
Act 2 Scenes 2 and 3
4-5:00 p.m.
Main Roles
WEEK 6
Monday, April 27
2-4:00 p.m.
Act 2 Scenes 2 and 3 Quickly
Act 2 Scenes 4 and 5
4-5:00 p.m.
Main Roles
Tuesday, April 28
2-4:00 p.m.
Act 2 Scenes 4 and 5
4-5:00 p.m.
Main Roles
Thursday, April 30
2-4:00 p.m.
Act 2 Scenes 4 and 5 Quickly
4-5:00 p.m.
Main Roles
WEEK 7
Monday, May 4
2-5:00 p.m.
Act 2 Scene 6
Total Run Thru begins EVERYBODY
Tuesday, May 5
2-5:00 p.m.
EVERYBODY
Wednesday, May 6
2-5:00 p.m.
EVERYBODY
Thursday, May 7
2-5:00 p.m.
EVERYBODY
Friday, May 8
2-5:00 p.m.
EVERYBODY
WEEK 8
Monday, May 11
2-5:00 p.m.
Total Run Thru EVERYBODY
Tuesday, May 12
2-5:00 p.m.
EVERYBODY
Wednesday, May 13
2-5:00 p.m.
EVERYBODY
Thursday, May 14
2-5:00 p.m.
EVERYBODY
Friday, May 15
2-5:00 p.m. (Seniors may get to leave early :-)
EVERYBODY
Saturday, May 16, TOTAL RUN-THRU/Dress-rehearsal
WEEK 9
Monday, May 18
2-5:00 p.m.
Total Run Thru EVERYBODY
Tuesday, May 19
2-5:00 p.m.
EVERYBODY
Wednesday, May 20
2-5:00 p.m.
EVERYBODY
5-8:00 p.m. Main Roles (Pizza supper)
Thursday, May 21 SHOWTIME!!!
Dress Rehearsal in the morning
EVERYBODY
Arrive ready to get ready at 4:00 p.m.
Show starts at 6:30 p.m. (May change to 7:00)
Friday, May 22
Arrive ready to get ready at 4:00 p.m.
Show starts at 6:30 (May change to 7:00)
CAST PARTY FOLLOWING SHOW AND CLEAN-UP
Saturday, May 23
CLEAN-UP Day
EVERYONE MUST COME!
If you are going out of town, you must come clean-up first! The more people, the more quickly it goes!
If you do not show up, your family will be charged a fee.

New Schedules

2009-03-26T10:53:00.000-07:00

Practice schedules and info. packets will go out Friday, March 27, in the lower school participants' folders. Upper school participants need to pick theirs up in Mr. Givens' room.
We will have wxtra copies available in the office, should you need a replacement.

First Practice

2009-03-23T11:09:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, March 24th, 2:00 p.m. First meeting/practice in Mr. Givens' room. The meeting should only last a few minutes. We will be handing out schedules and other information. ALL PARTICIPANTS should attend!
Following the meeting, main roles will stay for a read-thru that should be over at 4:00 p.m.

2009-03-13T13:00:00.000-07:00

AUDITION RESULTS!

"Meet Me In St. Louis"
AUDITION RESULTS
Thank you ALL very much for trying out for this year's play. As always, every upper-school student who tries out, gets a role. Unfortunately, every lower-school student who tries out, may not get a role. To those of you who may fall in the latter group, I am sorry we do not have more room. You are all incredibly talented and brave to try out. I hope that you will keep your eye on next year and enjoy this year's show. To those of you who may be upper-school students who did not get exactly the role you wanted, I am also sorry. We would LOVE to fulfill everyone's dream. Unfortunately we cannot do that. Please know that you are valued and that the Eastwood show would be nothing without the chorus and other supporting roles. We hope that you realize how important you are and how much of a difference your attitude and enthusiasm can make.
With all of that said, please know how much we appreciate your hard work and ambition and hope to see it grow in a healthy, God-honoring way! Here are the results:

Main Roles
Mrs. Anna Smith.................................................................Rachel Hines
Mr. Alonso Smith...............................................................Daniel Teal
Mr. Lon smith.....................................................................Joe Harmon
Miss Rose Smith..................................................................Sophia Priolo
Miss Esther Smith...............................................................Laura McDaniel
Miss Agnes Smith................................................................Georgianna Hunt
Miss Tootie Smith...............................................................Julie McDaniel
Grandpa Prophater..............................................................AJ Maruna
Katie................................................................................Sarah Bode
Mr. John Truitt...................................................................Jode Livingston
Mr. Warren Sheffield...........................................................Josh Sullivan
Supporting Roles
Miss Lucille Ballard..............................................................Avery Draper
Miss Eve Finley..................................................................Laura Elizabeth Cobb
Clinton Badger...................................................................Taylor Foxx
Peewee Drummond.............................................................Austin Gaines
Sidney Purvis....................................................................Paul Bartley
Postman..........................................................................Michael Bannister
Trolley Man......................................................................Michael Knotts
Chorus/Company Roles
Emily Owen
Rachel Foxx
Emma Gandy
Anna Kometer
Sophia Minney
Leila Vaughn
Mary Glenn Draper
Aimee Conn
Millie Herndon
Cami Phillips
Madelyn Holding
Maria Kometer
Emily McDaniel
Jenna Robinson
Virginia Lasseter
James Johnson
Faith Bealieu
Michael Bannister
Taylor Foxx
Austin Gaines
Blake Brown
Jonathan Smart
Spencer Owen
Hudson Baldwin
Paul Bartley
Michael Knotts
Davis Johnson
Rebecca Newton
KK Payne
Angelica Shackelford
Beth Minney
Bethany Willis
Sara Klucking
Ashley Hostetter
Arianna Wilson
Meg Boster
Caroline Bartley
Hope Gulley
Samantha Vick
Anna Eaves
Angela Knotts
Ansley Markwell
McCoy Evans
Hallie Hodge
Allie Harmon
Summer Collins
Mary Agnes Geiger

If you know of an upper-school student who tried out, but who's name did not make it on the list, please let us know!

AUDITIONS!

2009-03-12T08:40:00.000-07:00

We had auditions on Monday and a few on Wednesday. We will be posting the results tomorrow, Friday, after 2:30 p.m. Please keep up with this blog! It will be our main form of communicating changes, schedules, etc. with you.