Orphan Update April 30 2009
30/04/09 17:00
MANDATORY - NO CONFLICTS ALLOWED DURING TECH WEEK
Saturday, May 2nd @ Woodside HS – No Costumes
All cast called 12-6pm
Sunday, May 3 @ Parkside Elementary – No Costumes
12:00 - 6:00 Sing Thru & Run Through – All Cast Called
Monday, May 4 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
All Cast Called
6:00 - 9:00 Leapin’ Lizard Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 5 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
All Cast Called
6:00 - 9:00 Bottom Dollar Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 6 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
All Cast Called
6:00 - 9:00 Leapin’ Lizard Final Dress
Thursday, May 7@ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
4:30 call
5:30 Bottom Dollar Preview Show/Final Dress
Friday, May 8 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
6:30 call
7:30 Bottom Dollar Opening Night
Saturday, May 9 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
1:00 call
2:00 Leapin’ Lizard Opening Matinee
Sunday, May 10 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
1:00 call
2:00 Bottom Dollar Matinee
Wednesday, May 13 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
4:30 call
5:30 Leapin’ Lizard Preview Show/Brush-up
Friday, May 15 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
6:30 call
7:30 Leapin’ Lizard Performance
Saturday, May 16 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
1:00 call
2:00 Bottom Dollar closing
Sunday, May 17 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
1:00 call
2:00 Leapin Lizard Closing Matinee
4:30 Strike & Cast Party
TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS
I ordered a Proud Parent Pass ... Now What?
If you ordered a proud parent pass Danielle or Bonnie will be taking you picture (sometime in the next two weeks) and you will receive a small card that is your proud parent pass. One hour before show time you can present this pass at the Box Office at the theater and receive an assigned seat. You need to have the pass with you and the pass are not transferable between parents.
I ordered ticket vouchers ... Now What?
You should receive your vouchers in your folder at rehearsal. You can redeem them by emailing tickets@bayareaetc.org and detailing how many seats you would like and for what show and what voucher numbers you would like to use. Then you need to bring the voucher to rehearsal or the box office to receive your tickets. Another way to order is to bring your vouchers to rehearsal and put them in the ticket envelope - make sure you have specified on the voucher the show for which you would like to have tickets. You can also bring your vouchers to the Box Office one hour prior to show time and receive tickets, however, seats are assigned and you will receive better seats if you order ahead!
Order Your Tickets Now!
Ticket sales are very brisk for this show. Seats are assigned (this is not general admission seating!) so please place your orders now for best seating options! Order online at www.bayareaetc.org.
Ticket Sales Winners from last week were:
Julianna & Elisa Garber
Sammie Brewer
Daniela Ibarra
Alison Hagen
Attention All Parents
It's time to move our beautiful sets from the warehouse to the theater. We need as many hands as possible this Friday afternoon/evening. We will be meeting at the warehouse at 1:30pm on Friday afternoon. The plan is to load the truck by 3:30 and be at the Woodside Theater by 3:45pm to start unloading into the theater at 4:00 sharp. Once the truck is unloaded, there are many set pieces to assemble, railings to attach and flats to fly. We have the theater reserved until 12 midnight and we hope to finish before then, if we get enough help. If you are unable to make it at 1:30pm at the warehouse or 4pm at the theater, we will welcome your help whenever you can get there even if it is after work.
Then, on Saturday morning, the director has asked that set crew and stage crew arrive at 10am to start Cue to Cue without actors. The actors will arrive at 12 noon for the first two tech run throughs on stage. The goal is to have the sets ready to go at that time. We are asking all stage crew members and as many of the set construction crew as possible to come on Saturday and help finish the sets. Then we'll work through the scene changes so that things are as smooth as possible when the cast arrives.
For those on the Stage Crew and those who may be interested in some "techie" jobs:
There are still lots of gaps in the shift list. We need at least 8 stage crew members for each show, but having 9 or 10 will make things run much more smoothly.
Besides moving sets, we also need volunteers for the following jobs:
Sound Board Operator - 2 people
Light Board Operator - 2 people
Fly System Opeartor - 2 people
Spot Light Operator - 3 people
You will be fully trained on all of the above jobs. These duties are really fun because you get to be a huge part of the show. Please email orphanupdate@yahoo.com if you are interested. As time is of the essence, please respond no later than noon on Friday, May 1. You would need to be available for all of tech week for the training and practice (Sat, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs).
If you didn't originally sign up to be on Stage Crew, but would like to help out, we would love to have you. It's great fun to watch the show from the wings and to get to be part of the magic to make the show happen.
Please send an email to orphanupdate@yahoo.com to sign up for the shifts you can help with. In order to work the shows you must sign up to work at least one tech week shift as well, but it is strongly recommended that you come to as many tech week rehearsals as possible.
Tech Week
Next week begins Tech Week. This is that intense week I told you all about at the parent meeting during auditions. Can you believe it is here!
What is tech week you might ask….
Well Tech Week is the week where the actors and staff move into the theater and take what they learned at Parkside for the past 9 weeks and bring it to the stage to get ready for opening night. This is a very exciting time but a very busy and hectic time. Time at the theater begins on Saturday, May 2 with a safety tour of the theater. The staff will teach the kids theater etiquette and rules that they will need to abide by during the show run. The rules are in place mainly for the safety of the actors, stage crew and volunteers.
Once the safety talk is done and the actors begin to run through the show, the actors will be situated back stage in the "green room".
As you know already or may have heard from other parents, tech week requires the actors to sit around – A LOT. There are many tech pieces that need to be worked out with the director, stage manager, choreographer, music director and orchestra, vocal director, lighting and sound designer, set designer, set crew, and stage crew (did I leave anyone out?). But the cast must be there to work their scenes when it is time to be on stage, so it is vital the actors are there the whole day.
This presents the issue of "how do we keep the kids quiet, attentive, active but not too active, and interested?" Good question! The actors should bring activities to keep them busy. One thing I do is ask my daughter’s teacher for her homework for all next week and she works on that during the down time. I have also seen kids playing cards, knitting, playing travel board games, reading books, doing crossword puzzles, coloring, drawing…you name it. If it is a quiet activity, it is a good idea to bring it! Be sure anything your child brings is clearly labeled so if it is misplaced (come on – I’m just being realistic) it is easy to get it back to the owner.
On our long Saturday call, staff and chaperone volunteers will do our best to give the kids some time to get outside and run off some of their energy. We all know it is hard to keep kids quiet when there are 99 of them, but we will get them some time to get fresh air and stretch their legs.
Remember to send your child with a lunch and snack on Saturday. They are not allowed to eat in the theater or back stage, but we will provide them time to have lunch and snack.
Costumes, Hair & Make Up
If you remember, in the parent meeting, we ask that the actors arrive at the theater in their costume with their hair and make up done and ready to go. It is important that this happen because our call time is so short, we will need all the time we can get for all the technical warm ups. Hair and make up will not be permitted to be done at the theater. Actors should take their costume home each evening. It is best to have a labeled laundry basket they can use to bring their costumes back and forth in after every show. Be sure that their costume is also clearly labeled.
Cast Party
Get your tickets for the Best Showdown Ho Down - Cast Party! This is going to be the greatest show and we want to CELEBRATE! Ticket are on sale for $10 and we are servin’ up Maverick's BBQ...we got all the fixins’..including a DJ for your dancin’ enjoyment!!!
.. so sign up today and don't delay...you and your leepin’ lizards won't want to miss it!
Deadline for Cast Party Tickets is May 7th.... You will not be able to attend unless you have prepaid!
Calling all bakers or those who shop at a good bakery! As you know a cast party is planned following the last performance and strike on Sunday, May 17th. Time will be approximately 5:30pm - 7:30pm. There will be music, food and lots of fun!
We are looking for families to help bring dessert and drinks for the cast party. If you can help, please contact Laura Wratten at lwratten@comcast.net. Thank you in advance.
Here's what we need:
- Sixteen families to bring 2 dozen cookies or brownies or baked goods (no nuts please, also no pie or cake as we don’t have the plates or utensils for them)
- Sixteen families to bring one case (12 total) of water, soda or juice
Saturday, May 2nd @ Woodside HS – No Costumes
All cast called 12-6pm
Sunday, May 3 @ Parkside Elementary – No Costumes
12:00 - 6:00 Sing Thru & Run Through – All Cast Called
Monday, May 4 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
All Cast Called
6:00 - 9:00 Leapin’ Lizard Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 5 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
All Cast Called
6:00 - 9:00 Bottom Dollar Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 6 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
All Cast Called
6:00 - 9:00 Leapin’ Lizard Final Dress
Thursday, May 7@ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
4:30 call
5:30 Bottom Dollar Preview Show/Final Dress
Friday, May 8 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
6:30 call
7:30 Bottom Dollar Opening Night
Saturday, May 9 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
1:00 call
2:00 Leapin’ Lizard Opening Matinee
Sunday, May 10 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
1:00 call
2:00 Bottom Dollar Matinee
Wednesday, May 13 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
4:30 call
5:30 Leapin’ Lizard Preview Show/Brush-up
Friday, May 15 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
6:30 call
7:30 Leapin’ Lizard Performance
Saturday, May 16 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
1:00 call
2:00 Bottom Dollar closing
Sunday, May 17 @ Woodside HS – In costume/hair/makeup
1:00 call
2:00 Leapin Lizard Closing Matinee
4:30 Strike & Cast Party
TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS
I ordered a Proud Parent Pass ... Now What?
If you ordered a proud parent pass Danielle or Bonnie will be taking you picture (sometime in the next two weeks) and you will receive a small card that is your proud parent pass. One hour before show time you can present this pass at the Box Office at the theater and receive an assigned seat. You need to have the pass with you and the pass are not transferable between parents.
I ordered ticket vouchers ... Now What?
You should receive your vouchers in your folder at rehearsal. You can redeem them by emailing tickets@bayareaetc.org and detailing how many seats you would like and for what show and what voucher numbers you would like to use. Then you need to bring the voucher to rehearsal or the box office to receive your tickets. Another way to order is to bring your vouchers to rehearsal and put them in the ticket envelope - make sure you have specified on the voucher the show for which you would like to have tickets. You can also bring your vouchers to the Box Office one hour prior to show time and receive tickets, however, seats are assigned and you will receive better seats if you order ahead!
Order Your Tickets Now!
Ticket sales are very brisk for this show. Seats are assigned (this is not general admission seating!) so please place your orders now for best seating options! Order online at www.bayareaetc.org.
Ticket Sales Winners from last week were:
Julianna & Elisa Garber
Sammie Brewer
Daniela Ibarra
Alison Hagen
Attention All Parents
It's time to move our beautiful sets from the warehouse to the theater. We need as many hands as possible this Friday afternoon/evening. We will be meeting at the warehouse at 1:30pm on Friday afternoon. The plan is to load the truck by 3:30 and be at the Woodside Theater by 3:45pm to start unloading into the theater at 4:00 sharp. Once the truck is unloaded, there are many set pieces to assemble, railings to attach and flats to fly. We have the theater reserved until 12 midnight and we hope to finish before then, if we get enough help. If you are unable to make it at 1:30pm at the warehouse or 4pm at the theater, we will welcome your help whenever you can get there even if it is after work.
Then, on Saturday morning, the director has asked that set crew and stage crew arrive at 10am to start Cue to Cue without actors. The actors will arrive at 12 noon for the first two tech run throughs on stage. The goal is to have the sets ready to go at that time. We are asking all stage crew members and as many of the set construction crew as possible to come on Saturday and help finish the sets. Then we'll work through the scene changes so that things are as smooth as possible when the cast arrives.
For those on the Stage Crew and those who may be interested in some "techie" jobs:
There are still lots of gaps in the shift list. We need at least 8 stage crew members for each show, but having 9 or 10 will make things run much more smoothly.
Besides moving sets, we also need volunteers for the following jobs:
Sound Board Operator - 2 people
Light Board Operator - 2 people
Fly System Opeartor - 2 people
Spot Light Operator - 3 people
You will be fully trained on all of the above jobs. These duties are really fun because you get to be a huge part of the show. Please email orphanupdate@yahoo.com if you are interested. As time is of the essence, please respond no later than noon on Friday, May 1. You would need to be available for all of tech week for the training and practice (Sat, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs).
If you didn't originally sign up to be on Stage Crew, but would like to help out, we would love to have you. It's great fun to watch the show from the wings and to get to be part of the magic to make the show happen.
Please send an email to orphanupdate@yahoo.com to sign up for the shifts you can help with. In order to work the shows you must sign up to work at least one tech week shift as well, but it is strongly recommended that you come to as many tech week rehearsals as possible.
Tech Week
Next week begins Tech Week. This is that intense week I told you all about at the parent meeting during auditions. Can you believe it is here!
What is tech week you might ask….
Well Tech Week is the week where the actors and staff move into the theater and take what they learned at Parkside for the past 9 weeks and bring it to the stage to get ready for opening night. This is a very exciting time but a very busy and hectic time. Time at the theater begins on Saturday, May 2 with a safety tour of the theater. The staff will teach the kids theater etiquette and rules that they will need to abide by during the show run. The rules are in place mainly for the safety of the actors, stage crew and volunteers.
Once the safety talk is done and the actors begin to run through the show, the actors will be situated back stage in the "green room".
As you know already or may have heard from other parents, tech week requires the actors to sit around – A LOT. There are many tech pieces that need to be worked out with the director, stage manager, choreographer, music director and orchestra, vocal director, lighting and sound designer, set designer, set crew, and stage crew (did I leave anyone out?). But the cast must be there to work their scenes when it is time to be on stage, so it is vital the actors are there the whole day.
This presents the issue of "how do we keep the kids quiet, attentive, active but not too active, and interested?" Good question! The actors should bring activities to keep them busy. One thing I do is ask my daughter’s teacher for her homework for all next week and she works on that during the down time. I have also seen kids playing cards, knitting, playing travel board games, reading books, doing crossword puzzles, coloring, drawing…you name it. If it is a quiet activity, it is a good idea to bring it! Be sure anything your child brings is clearly labeled so if it is misplaced (come on – I’m just being realistic) it is easy to get it back to the owner.
On our long Saturday call, staff and chaperone volunteers will do our best to give the kids some time to get outside and run off some of their energy. We all know it is hard to keep kids quiet when there are 99 of them, but we will get them some time to get fresh air and stretch their legs.
Remember to send your child with a lunch and snack on Saturday. They are not allowed to eat in the theater or back stage, but we will provide them time to have lunch and snack.
Costumes, Hair & Make Up
If you remember, in the parent meeting, we ask that the actors arrive at the theater in their costume with their hair and make up done and ready to go. It is important that this happen because our call time is so short, we will need all the time we can get for all the technical warm ups. Hair and make up will not be permitted to be done at the theater. Actors should take their costume home each evening. It is best to have a labeled laundry basket they can use to bring their costumes back and forth in after every show. Be sure that their costume is also clearly labeled.
Cast Party
Get your tickets for the Best Showdown Ho Down - Cast Party! This is going to be the greatest show and we want to CELEBRATE! Ticket are on sale for $10 and we are servin’ up Maverick's BBQ...we got all the fixins’..including a DJ for your dancin’ enjoyment!!!
.. so sign up today and don't delay...you and your leepin’ lizards won't want to miss it!
Deadline for Cast Party Tickets is May 7th.... You will not be able to attend unless you have prepaid!
Calling all bakers or those who shop at a good bakery! As you know a cast party is planned following the last performance and strike on Sunday, May 17th. Time will be approximately 5:30pm - 7:30pm. There will be music, food and lots of fun!
We are looking for families to help bring dessert and drinks for the cast party. If you can help, please contact Laura Wratten at lwratten@comcast.net. Thank you in advance.
Here's what we need:
- Sixteen families to bring 2 dozen cookies or brownies or baked goods (no nuts please, also no pie or cake as we don’t have the plates or utensils for them)
- Sixteen families to bring one case (12 total) of water, soda or juice