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!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
CRAFT DAY
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.
You can meet in the sanctuary and move down to the costume room.
Monday, April 25, 2011
GREAT JOB!!!
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!
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!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Boxes and Extras
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.
Also, if you have discussed bringing anything for us to use, Monday is your day to bring it.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
MONDAY'S PRACTICE...at Eastwood
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!
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!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Leaving Practice Early
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!
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
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
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
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