Wonka Weekly 9/15/09
15/09/09 17:00
Wonka Weekly
Rehearsal Expectations
Every actor has been provided with a "Willy Wonka" script and music. Please have your actor put it in a three ring binder and bring it to rehearsal every week along with a pencil and a bottle of water and a snack. If you actor has not received their script or music, it is because they have not notified me that they do not have one. If they need one, have them see me when they first arrive on Saturday.
Conflict Expectations
There may have been some confusion about both conflicts and leaving rehearsal early or arriving late. Let me try to clear it up.
Actors are not entitled to conflicts. Conflicts are reserved for actors who may be sick or have a function that they cannot miss. We allow up to three conflicts without question. However, if the actor misses rehearsals and are unable to learn what they missed from another ensemble member, then they will be evaluated and may be removed from a number.
If an actor is going to be late to a rehearsal or leave early from a rehearsal, we expect to know prior to the actor arriving at that rehearsal. You must email wonka@bayareaetc.org as soon as you know. It is unacceptable for actors to leave rehearsal unless we know ahead of time.
This past weekend, we had many actors arrive late and leave early, and not even show up without letting us know ahead of time. Staff schedules rehearsal with the knowledge of who is missing and leaving early or late. When they are working on a scene or a song and someone unexpectedly disappears, it makes it difficult for staff. Staff expects all actors to be at rehearsal on time and ready to work hard.
Please also be sure to read the schedule below carefully to ensure prompt arrival.
Behavior Expectations
Staff expects actors to show up to rehearsal ready to learn and have fun. However, the first weekend of rehearsal was a bit shaky. There was a massive amount of chatter while the choreographer was trying to teach a number and it began to get frustrating to her. As one point, one of the adults in the show counted 13 times she had to say "be quiet" to the group in a 15 minute period. An e.T.c. Board Member did have a chat with the whole group about respect and paying attention, but we need to also bring it to each parent’s attention as well. If an actor continuously needs to be told to be quiet and respectful, there will be a meeting scheduled with their parent and they may be removed from the number. It is very important to the staff that the kids have fun, but it is equally important that they learn what is taught and be able to perform what they learned. Please talk to your actor about when it is appropriate to chat and when it is best to keep quiet and learn. Just a reminder, you child signed a participant behavior contract prior to auditioning. All the points above are covered in that contract.
Weather for this coming weekend
It has been reported that it is going to be very warm this weekend. Please be sure to bring healthy snacks and lots of water to rehearsal to stay hydrated.
Shoes at Rehearsal
Shoes are required at rehearsal AT ALL TIMES for safety reasons. It is best if actors can wear some type of jazz shoes. If not, a comfortable pair of tennis shoes is fine. However, sandals and bare feet are not allowed during rehearsal time. Also, Group F must all wear jazz shoes during rehearsal.
Schedule
Saturday, September 19 – Please Note Change In Times for this week!
10:00am – 12:00pm Group A, B, C
12:30pm – 2:30pm Group D, E, F
Sunday, September 20
Blocking
1:00pm – 2:30pm Wonka, Candy Man, Charlie, Phineous Trout, Grandpa Joe, Mr. & Mrs. Bucket, Grandma Josephine, Grandma Georgina, Grandpa George Scene 12 – Pg. 41-47
2:30pm – 3:00pm Charlie & Mr. Bucket "THINK POSITIVE"
3:00pm – 6:00pm Grandma Josephine, Mr. & Mrs. Bucket, Charlie, Willy Wonka, Grandpa Joe, Grandma Georgina, Grandpa George
Dancing & Vocals
1:00pm – 4:00pm "CANDY MAN" – Group F*
2:00pm – 4:00pm "CANDY MAN" – Groups D & E
2:30pm – 4:00pm "CANDY MAN" – Groups A, B, C
4:00pm – 5:00pm: "GOLDEN AGE OF CHOCOLATE" – Brantly R, Colston R, Claire S, Samantha A, Morgan S, India B, Jonny B, Alison H, Daniel S, Ayanna B, Jessie S, Zoe G, McKenna H, Cameron H, Alyssa Z, Megan McD, Glenn McD, Kevin D, Rachel S, Jen McD, Claire McN, Christina W, Nicole K, Kelly H, Alana R, Tori H, Rachel L, Abhaya K, Lyddie D, Vienna A, Rachel McK, Avia M, Jasmin R, Eve McN
5:00PM – 6:00PM "I EAT MORE" – Phineous Trout, Mrs. Gloop, Augustus, Group E & F**
*Group F will have a half hour break during Candy Man. Please bring a snack and water to keep well Hydrated.
ALL ACTORS in Group F MUST wear jazz shoes to every rehearsal.
**Those in Groups E & F who are not in Golden Age of Chocolate can leave from 4:00pm to 5:00pm or they can stay. If they stay they can bring a snack or a lunch/dinner and eat it outside or just hang out with the others as long as they are respectful to those rehearsing.
Monday, September 21
Blocking & Vocals
6:00pm – 9:00pm Charlie
6:00pm – 8:00pm Willy Wonka
7:00pm – 8:00pm Grandma Josephine, Mrs. Bucket, Grandpa Joe, Grandma Georgina,
Grandpa George
7:00pm – 9:00pm Mr. Bucket
Dancing
6:00pm – 8:00pm Group F
Rehearsal Expectations
Every actor has been provided with a "Willy Wonka" script and music. Please have your actor put it in a three ring binder and bring it to rehearsal every week along with a pencil and a bottle of water and a snack. If you actor has not received their script or music, it is because they have not notified me that they do not have one. If they need one, have them see me when they first arrive on Saturday.
Conflict Expectations
There may have been some confusion about both conflicts and leaving rehearsal early or arriving late. Let me try to clear it up.
Actors are not entitled to conflicts. Conflicts are reserved for actors who may be sick or have a function that they cannot miss. We allow up to three conflicts without question. However, if the actor misses rehearsals and are unable to learn what they missed from another ensemble member, then they will be evaluated and may be removed from a number.
If an actor is going to be late to a rehearsal or leave early from a rehearsal, we expect to know prior to the actor arriving at that rehearsal. You must email wonka@bayareaetc.org as soon as you know. It is unacceptable for actors to leave rehearsal unless we know ahead of time.
This past weekend, we had many actors arrive late and leave early, and not even show up without letting us know ahead of time. Staff schedules rehearsal with the knowledge of who is missing and leaving early or late. When they are working on a scene or a song and someone unexpectedly disappears, it makes it difficult for staff. Staff expects all actors to be at rehearsal on time and ready to work hard.
Please also be sure to read the schedule below carefully to ensure prompt arrival.
Behavior Expectations
Staff expects actors to show up to rehearsal ready to learn and have fun. However, the first weekend of rehearsal was a bit shaky. There was a massive amount of chatter while the choreographer was trying to teach a number and it began to get frustrating to her. As one point, one of the adults in the show counted 13 times she had to say "be quiet" to the group in a 15 minute period. An e.T.c. Board Member did have a chat with the whole group about respect and paying attention, but we need to also bring it to each parent’s attention as well. If an actor continuously needs to be told to be quiet and respectful, there will be a meeting scheduled with their parent and they may be removed from the number. It is very important to the staff that the kids have fun, but it is equally important that they learn what is taught and be able to perform what they learned. Please talk to your actor about when it is appropriate to chat and when it is best to keep quiet and learn. Just a reminder, you child signed a participant behavior contract prior to auditioning. All the points above are covered in that contract.
Weather for this coming weekend
It has been reported that it is going to be very warm this weekend. Please be sure to bring healthy snacks and lots of water to rehearsal to stay hydrated.
Shoes at Rehearsal
Shoes are required at rehearsal AT ALL TIMES for safety reasons. It is best if actors can wear some type of jazz shoes. If not, a comfortable pair of tennis shoes is fine. However, sandals and bare feet are not allowed during rehearsal time. Also, Group F must all wear jazz shoes during rehearsal.
Schedule
Saturday, September 19 – Please Note Change In Times for this week!
10:00am – 12:00pm Group A, B, C
12:30pm – 2:30pm Group D, E, F
Sunday, September 20
Blocking
1:00pm – 2:30pm Wonka, Candy Man, Charlie, Phineous Trout, Grandpa Joe, Mr. & Mrs. Bucket, Grandma Josephine, Grandma Georgina, Grandpa George Scene 12 – Pg. 41-47
2:30pm – 3:00pm Charlie & Mr. Bucket "THINK POSITIVE"
3:00pm – 6:00pm Grandma Josephine, Mr. & Mrs. Bucket, Charlie, Willy Wonka, Grandpa Joe, Grandma Georgina, Grandpa George
Dancing & Vocals
1:00pm – 4:00pm "CANDY MAN" – Group F*
2:00pm – 4:00pm "CANDY MAN" – Groups D & E
2:30pm – 4:00pm "CANDY MAN" – Groups A, B, C
4:00pm – 5:00pm: "GOLDEN AGE OF CHOCOLATE" – Brantly R, Colston R, Claire S, Samantha A, Morgan S, India B, Jonny B, Alison H, Daniel S, Ayanna B, Jessie S, Zoe G, McKenna H, Cameron H, Alyssa Z, Megan McD, Glenn McD, Kevin D, Rachel S, Jen McD, Claire McN, Christina W, Nicole K, Kelly H, Alana R, Tori H, Rachel L, Abhaya K, Lyddie D, Vienna A, Rachel McK, Avia M, Jasmin R, Eve McN
5:00PM – 6:00PM "I EAT MORE" – Phineous Trout, Mrs. Gloop, Augustus, Group E & F**
*Group F will have a half hour break during Candy Man. Please bring a snack and water to keep well Hydrated.
ALL ACTORS in Group F MUST wear jazz shoes to every rehearsal.
**Those in Groups E & F who are not in Golden Age of Chocolate can leave from 4:00pm to 5:00pm or they can stay. If they stay they can bring a snack or a lunch/dinner and eat it outside or just hang out with the others as long as they are respectful to those rehearsing.
Monday, September 21
Blocking & Vocals
6:00pm – 9:00pm Charlie
6:00pm – 8:00pm Willy Wonka
7:00pm – 8:00pm Grandma Josephine, Mrs. Bucket, Grandpa Joe, Grandma Georgina,
Grandpa George
7:00pm – 9:00pm Mr. Bucket
Dancing
6:00pm – 8:00pm Group F