Wow! What an amazing weekend of auditions! I can’t believe how great it was. Everyone really did a great job. Thank you to all those parents who showed up to the parent meetings during rehearsals. If you did not attend one of the meetings, please see me at rehearsal. I have some information and forms that you will need during the run of this show.

This Week's Schedule

Saturday, February 14

11:30 - 2:30 All Cast - improv exercises, character development, Read Thru, Intro to Theatre, snack break, ensemble builders
2:30 - 3:30 DANCE: Annie, Speaking Orphans & Specialty Dance Orphans
2:30 - 3:30 MUSIC: Hooverville-ites, New Yorkers, Grace, Warbucks, Star-to-be, Apple Seller, Specialty Dancer Servants
2:30 - 3:30 AUDITIONS: Sandy hopefuls

Sunday, February 15

1:00 - 4:00 DANCE: Speaking Orphans, Specialty Dance Orphans, Annie
2:00 - 4:00 MUSIC: Warbucks, Grace, Specialty Dance Servants
4:00 - 6:00 BLOCK: Miss Hannigan, Speaking Orphans, Annie

Monday, February 16

6:00 - 7:30 BLOCK: Miss Hannigan, Grace, Annie
7:30 - 9:00 BLOCK: Grace, Annie, Warbucks

Rehearsal Expectations
On Saturday, the staff will cover expectations with the cast.

Every actor will be provided with an "Annie" script. Please have your actor bring a three ring binder to rehearsal this week. Actors should bring their script to every rehearsal along with a pencil and a bottle of water and a snack. No food is allowed in the LGI room so the snack should be wrapped and they can eat it at during their break.

In order for rehearsals to run smoothly and the actors to get the most out of rehearsal, anyone who has long hair must pull it back in a ponytail or clips and away from their face.

It is also important that actors wear closed toed shoes that are comfortable to dance in. This means no sandals, flip-flops or crocs! They should also wear clothing that is easy to move in. And remember girls, no bra straps or belly buttons showing.
 
Call for Sandy
Anyone who has a dog who can potentially be Sandy, please bring him/her on Saturday at 2:30pm. The dogs will meet with the director.
 
Nitty Gritty Saturday
Everyone who is around please come to the warehouse and help get it "construction ready". We have lots of Annie sets to build, props to make and costumes to sew and we have to get the space ready for the work. There is lots to do so everyone in your family is welcome. Once you arrive at the warehouse, please ask for Adam, Keith or me (Danielle) and we will get you a task.
 
Preview Show Correction
MY BAD! Sorry. I had the wrong dates for the preview show. Here are the correct dates. Please put them on your calendar.
Thursday, May 7 & Wednesday, May 13
Yes that right - Wednesday. Please make a note of it since it is so out of the norm! Order forms should be ready by next week.
 
Costume Measurement Forms Online
You can find the costume measurement forms in the forms section of Annie Information. Please measure your actor and return the forms by Saturday, February 28.

Still Need Adults
Dancing Adults: We still need adults for some dance numbers. "I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here", "NYC" and "We’d Like To Thank You Herbert Hoover" all need adult dancers to be part of the ensemble.
 
Non-Dancing Adults: We still need some adults to be in the Roosevelt’s Cabinet. There are small singing parts for the song "Tomorrow" but absolutely no dancing. We need some men and one or two women.

If you are interested, please see Danielle ASAP.