Thank you!

Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for participating in our audition process for the production of Harvey.

I look forward to working with all of the actors in both Harvey and the First Annual Jenkintown Theater Arts Show Case.

Those of you in the cast of Harvey should begin to learn your lines.  

Those cast members in the Show Case should research material they might like to perform.  When we return from winter break, we will begin to formalize our vision for this performance.

Happy New Year to all!!

Lys

Harvey Cast List

Dear Friends,

I will post the cast list tonight.

Please check the blog from now on for all updated information regrading Harvey. There are many members of our cast who are not yet on Face Book.

It has taken a while to think through the possibilities and roles that work best for the actors who auditioned.

I know that you will enjoy working together, as well as supporting our new generation of fine actors who want to work side-by-side with you and learn.

Happy Holiday and New Year!

Lys

Harvey Audition Information

JHS Theater Arts Department

Harvey Auditions-2013

Name: ____________________________________

Grade:____________________________________

E-Mail (most checked)__________________

Cell #_____________________________________

Yes _____ I would like to be an understudy for this production.

Not this time around ____________

Please circle three (3) Characters you are interested in.

Elwood P. Dowd                          Veta Louis Simmons         

Betty Chumley                             E. J. Lofgren                       

Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet                  Judge Omar Gaffney                   

William R. Chumley, M.D.            Miss Johnson
Lyman Sanderson, M.D.              Ruth Kelly, R.N.                  

Myrtle Mae Simmons                  Duane Wilson                    

Harvey

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Audition Comments (do not fill in)

"Silk" Ladies~

Hi "Silk" Ladies,

This is a response to an e-mail Maggie D. sent to Christine.

Can we see her the 29th?

Lys

Hey guys!

Your email made me smile. I'm sorry I had to miss your show!! I was in rehearsals for a show I'm in this weekend at the annenberg center called snowball. (You guys should come! Let me know if you make it out!) Eric went and took a couple pictures fur me. You guys looked great and he said you all did awesome. Hooray!

As for a visit; ill be out of state from dec 22-28. Maybe on the 29? Ill have to check with Eric of we could get together at the coulter st space. My south philly apt is too small for all of us!

Good to hear from you,
Christine

Harvey-2014 Spring Production

Dear Friends,

I pleased to announce that the spring 2014 comedy will be "Harvey" by Mary Chase.  It is a great comedic play, that is filled with clever dialogue as well as poignant and reflective moments.

Please check out the audition information and chracater breakdown.

All actors will audition during the same period of time.....in front of one another.

If you are interested in building the set this season...please let me know asap.


I look forward to seeing you all soon,

Lys

Pippin!

OMG!

So...it is now pretty late (or early) and I waited until I got home to open up the "scroll"note from all of you.

Unbelievable!

Funny how things come full circle, right?

I never would have dreamed that many years after I played Fastrada, I would be, once again, part of the wonderful journey of "Pippin".  

Thank you for taking the time to get the picture and to write such kind words.

I truly adore you all.....what an incredible night we had.

Bravo to all of you for staying strong as a community and to staying true to your craft.

The audience couldn't get enough........their ovation said it all.

Words cannot thank you enough for your dedication to me, the program, to music and theater.

Hope you all had a great time tonight.

If anyone wants to come over to the high school around 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, just to help move things to the boiler room and to move lights/stands/costumes... back to their proper places...I would love to have you.

Starbucks after?

All scripts need to be returned NO LATER than this Friday!


Love to you all,

Lys

Pippin-The Finale!

Dear Friends,

Last night was truly remarkable.

Thank you for all your energy, focus and hard work.

Tonight is your night!!!!

So many folks coming.....so many returning for a second and third time.

Shine...enjoy....savor.....remember!!!!!!!

Sound check is at 5:30 p.m. tonight for ALL CAST and CREW MEMBERS!!!!!!!!!

Peace~

Lys

PIPPIN!!!!!

FINALE!

WORDS!

SMILE!

DON'T LOOK AT SPECIFIC FOLKS IN THE HOUSE!!

WE ARE PRETTY FULL TONIGHT!

LETS ROCK IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pippin ES Preview

Hello My Wonderful Cast!

Thank you for you posts and for supporting one another.

A BIG Shout out goes to all of you.

Tonight was terrific.  

Yes.............keep the "focus"...watch out for going too fast....think-be safe-Don't look at the audience-don't smile when you are not supposed to.  Keep the energy going. 

LYRICS!!!!!!!!!!!


Tomorrow's preview looks like this:

1:10 p.m. All folks come to the high school choir room.

Dress/Warm-up.

Meet and greet at 1:50 p.m.

2:00-2:35 p.m.

Preview:

Magic to Do (with "silks")
Corner of the Sky (Ryan)
War is a Science (Tim, Dan)
Ordinary Kind of Woman
Extraordinary (Dan and the Guys)
Finale (up to the a cappella section)

Question and Answer

Tomorrow night:
Call time: 5:30 p.m. on the stage-do not be late!!!!!!!!!

Basketball folks-you will come after your practice-you are not to leave early tomorrow!!!!!


Lys

Pippin Reminder....

Dear Crew,

Please remember you need to be in "all black"  for each Pippin performance.

Thank you!

Pippin, The Journey

My Dearest Friends,

I sit here not quite believing that we open tomorrow night.

It really feels like yesterday...when we gathered in a very warm choral room......scrutinizing notes, working out harmonies and trying to make sense of it all.

When I chose this musical, way back when....it was my hope that you would enjoy the musical as much as I did when I was in my high school theater department (so many years ago).

I loved being in this production...the music, the energy..the story.

It is all about the journey...is it not?

I can still remember the feeling of "community"........of belonging.

Of the excitement when we sang "Morning Glow"...or the audience's reaction when the finale came around and the stage was left bare except for the three actors.

I can still feel their wonderment.

I wanted to share those emotions and experiences with you...I wanted you to have the same journey as I. I do believe you have, but you have also gone so much further.

You have created your own "Pippin"...you have graced the JHS stage with skills that, I can guarantee, no other JHS theater student has performed.

You have also embraced the newest members of our theater community. You have blossomed into a family......into a troupe that will only enhance the strength of our program.

Enjoy this moment......this journey. We, as players, have gathered to truly make a magical statement about ourselves and "Pippin".

I couldn't have asked for a more dynamic, fun, caring, energized, garrulous, and loving group of folks to be with and to work with.

You have raised the bar so very high.

I thank you for that.

We have created something very special.....please take a moment, sometime during the three performances, to gather your thoughts and to savor this unique time in all our lives.

Much Love,

 

Lys

Pippin-Curtainn Call!

Hello All,

I would like to review the curtain call at exactly 5:30 p.m. 

Please be ready to go at that time!!!!!

One more day!!!!!!

Thank you for all your hard work.

Almost there.

Lys

Pippin Check in.......

Hey All,

Can Sabrina, Tim, Rory, Taylor, Dan and Jess find a moment after curtain call to connect with me?

Thanks!

Pippin!

Hello All,

So...can we all be at school and on stage at 6:00 p.m. for "curtain calls"?

 

Cast/Crew?

 

 

Hm..........

Pippin Tech Week!!!!!!

Dear Cast, 

The schedule for Monday through Wednesday is as follows:

Working backwards:
The run starts at 7:30 p.m.
We need to be warming up by 7:00 p.m.
You need to be in make-up and costume by 6:50 p.m.
Sound Check for mics is at 6:25 p.m.
So.......the doors will be open at 5:30 p.m.

Tomorrow night's make-up is up to you.

Lips, eyes, mascara, blush....

Tuesday we will have a make-up line.

Come when you want...but be ready by the times listed above.

Silks...if you want to rehearse-let me know.

Remember...do your home work...get rest...NO ONE CAN BE LATE FOR SCHOOL AT ALL THIS WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent work this weekend.

Keep it going!

Lys

PIPPIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello All,

The painting crew and I will be at school by 10:00 a.m.   Come when you want. 

Crew will need to be pre-set and ready to rock by 1:30 p.m. today!!!!!

Thank you Emily for checking in.

Many Thanks to Sandy, Sophie, Taylor and Kiara for spending a ton of hours to make this set look so very cool. 

Remember to be on your best behavior today.  The pit comes at 2:00 p.m.

ALL BAGS, CLOTHING, FOOD in the HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL ROOM!

SIGN -IN and then GO DIRECTLY to our music room. 

PLEASE KEEP THAT AREA CLEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here we go...enjoy the journey!

You have a terrific show!!!!

Well worth the work and hours that we have all put in.

Thank you so much for your dedication and care for the arts and our theater department.

Lys

Hello All,

WONDERFUL work today.

Bravo to you all!!!

Tomorrow call time is 11:00 a.m.

We will polish up a few things. Break for lunch and be ready with costumes, hair, props...etc...at 2:15 p.m.

Thank you all for a marvelous journey through the world of Pippin!

Peace~

Lys

CREW-Saturday November 9th

Dear Crew,

We are painting benches at 12:15 and then helping with the Run at 2:15 p.m. 

After the Run...we are painting the boxes and platforms!

Bring lunch!!!!!

Thank you for everything!

Lys

Pippin 2014 JHS Fall Musical!!!!

Hello Folks,

Here is the schedule for the weekend.

Please be responsible, read carefully, be ready, be energetic...be willing to raise the bar!

First....the Silks are in!  ONLY SOPHIE is permitted to take each silk off the bannister and hang it down in the pit.  ONLY SOPHIE will be in charge of the silks.  Be respectful to this process.  Sophie will talk to the "silk" folks before we run the show.  She and Eric talked quite a bit Thursday.

Sophie will be our silk "guru".

Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. we will polish all  scenes and songs.  We will all meet on stage for "Magic To Do" at 11:00 a.m.

DO NOT BE LATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't stress that enough.

Lunch will be from 1:30-2:00 p.m.  Please bring your food.

At 1:30 p.m. four people will be getting into make-up...the rest of the cast will be changing for the run.


Run at 2:15 p.m. Yes to costumes, props...etc.

Sunday....we will begin at 11:00 a.m. and run ALL musical numbers.

At 2:30 p.m. We run with costumes and props.

4:45 p.m. Pot-Luck and sharing a meal together.

Please get rest, keep your grades up!!!!

Thank you for being an awesome group of folks to work with.

Lys

Pippin-Note to Cast!

Hello All,

What a day. So much accomplished......but it took quite a long time to get there.

Passion! It is what drives us all...it is what makes us push ourselves to the next level...not to accept anything less than to be outstanding!

I feel incredibly passionate about what I do. As a performer, singer, musician, director......but most of all, as a teacher.

I want nothing more for my students than to have them shine and blossom in whatever they do musically, theatrically...and as people.

I was disappointed that so many of you were late....that so many of you had less that 100% energy and focus. So many of you let other cast members do most of the work this afternoon. So many of you still continued to chat.

What can I say?

The show is now in your hands. Minus a few things we need to review, this show is now up and running.

If you work as a community, if you learn your moves, lines, have your costume ready to go.....remember what you move and when...we will all be part of something so beautiful and totally rewarding.

You have worked so hard, put in so many hours...singing, dancing, tumbling, climbing silks, moving and moving again, creating, discovering....please do not let it be all for nothing.

I honestly treasure this cast. We are all so different, but have come together to tell a story...to once again bring an incredibly talented group to the stage.

No other words can I share.

This show is YOURS! Yours to OWN!!!!!

You can do it.

Thank you for working so hard, for me, with me, for one another.

Lys

Pippin Update! November 2-6 2013

Saturday’s Rehearsal Schedule: November 2^nd

10:00-12:30 p.m. Painting with Crew (and any cast members who want to help)

12:30-1:00 p.m.  Act II “Finale Part One”

We need: Alicia, Julia, Olivia, Rory, Evan, Dan, Tim, Mattie, Maggie F., Mimi,  Caitlin, Taylor, Avery, Ashley, Sabrina

1:15-1:45 p.m. “Ordinary Kind of Women”

We need: Jess, Avery, Julia, Maggie D., Mimi, SWhitney

1:45-2:45 p.m.-“Right Track”, “Extraordinary”, Spread A Little Sunshine”

            We need: Daniel, Taylor, Tim, Evan, Ryan, Olivia

3:00 p.m. Stephen/Lys Lights

3:00-3:30-“With You”

            We need: Daniel, Jess, Swhitney, Mimi, Julia, Sophie

3:30-4:15 p.m.-“Simple Joys”

            We need: Olivia, Tim, Rory, Kiara, SWhitney, Ryan, Alicia, Avery, Mattie

4:00-4:30-ENTIRE CAST

4:30-5:00 p.m. Daniel, Jess

November 3^rd

10:45-1:30 p.m.  ALL CAST MEMBERS

RUN ACT 2 (polish spots)

1:30-2:00 Lunch

2:00-Review group numbers (Glory, Magic to Do, Final, War is a Science)

2:30-4:45-Pit/Run Musical Numbers (with some scenes)

Tuesday November 5^th

7:15 p.m. Running Act II

Wednesday November 6^th at 5:45 p.m. Our Family Café-Dinning out for Pippin……flash mob during dinner…make reservations. Space is VERY limited.  Invite your friends/family! 

Rehearsal to follow!

7:15 p.m. Running Act I.

Pippin Up-Date October 30, 2013

Hello All,

Tonight was a difficult night......but we got through Act 2!

Please take a moment to review every scene you are in.

Go over choreography...think about how we can help the crew.

Saturday will be an intense day...review, review and tons of focus on the areas of the play that are the weakest. Remember to focus, no talking, help one another.

We are painting at 10:00 a.m. We would love help-if we have cast members who come at 10:00 a.m., then that might free up the crew to practice moving sets about.

We still need AA batteries...a three smaller rakes.

We are also in search of white/black paint (flat finish)

Have a good time tomorrow night...Take a moment to relax and regroup!!!

Tickets are on sale...the good seats go quickly.

Saturday we will start at 12:00 p.m. We will keep you posted as to when folks need to come.

Silk folks have Circus School from 11:00-12:00 p.m. Saturday.

Take Care,

Lys

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Novemer 2/3 Crew Update

Hello Crew of Pippin,

We will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2nd, to focus on painting and lights for the upcoming production.

Mrs. Miller and I will  be working with you.

Wear clothing that is comfortable and that you are ok with getting dirty.

I will spring for Pizza!!!!! 

November 3rd...we run the show.

Time TBA!

Many thanks!

Lys

Pippin Up-Date October 29/30 2013

Dear Cast,

Our week is as follows:
Tuesday night: October 29 2013
Crew/Lights 6:45 p.m.

Cast in place for "Magic To Do" 7:30 p.m. 

We run Act I-no stops except to help crew with set-up.

Wednesday: October 30 2013
6:45-7:30 p.m. All Acrobatics/Leading Player/Crew
 

7:45 p.m. We run Act II. All cast members needed!

Saturday and Sunday All Cast All Day!

Thanks for everything!

SELL TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Lys

October 27 2014 Pippin Update

Tomorrow's Rehearsal is as follows:

Starting at:
12:00 p.m.-Cathrine, Leading Player, Theo, Pippin
1:45 p.m.-Extraordinary-Pippin and the Guys!
2:30 p.m.-Right Track-Pippin/Leading Player
3:00-4:30 p.m. ALL CAST MEMBERS (Morning Glow/Finale/Opening)

5:45-7:45 Funicular for Acrobatics/Silks.

Thank you so much for today! Tons of fun!

Pippin Performance-October 26th 12:50 p.m. Town Square

Hello All,

So...We have a possible gig tomorrow at 12:50 p.m.

We were invited to perform two songs at the Chili Cook Off/Eating Pie Contest.

That being said, I would need at least 20 cast members to perform Magic To Do and Pippin, for Corner of the Sky.

We have a TON of work to do this weekend.

A performance is awesome-but digs into practice time.

This is what I suggest.

I would need Cathrine, Pippin and Theo at 11:45 p.m.  We would work until we were needed at Town Square. 

At that point all cast members would need to be assembled at Town Square (in regular cloths and jackets).

After we performed our two pieces...we would all head back to school to work until 4:45 p.m.  You would need to provide you own food or eat before the gig!

This is crunch time folks!

I need to hear a "yes" from 20 folks in order for me to commit to performing tomorrow.

I need to know TONIGHT!

Please spread the word, especially those who do not have Face Book-have them check the blog. (Mattie M., Julia, Maggie F. and Maggie D., Emilio.....etc)

Thank you everyone!!!

Lys

Pippin Up-Date!

Hello All,

The schedule for this week is as follows:

Tuesday October 22:
7:15 p.m. ALL CAST MEMBERS Finale (possible "head-shot" please wear a black top)

8:15 p.m. Only Charles, Pippin, Lewis, Catherine, Theo, Leading Player, Fastrada

Wednesday October 23:
7:15 p.m. ALL ACT TWO CAST MEMBERS!!!! (excluding finale)
Plus: Ryan, All Acrobatics, Walking Globe, Jugglers

Reporter will be present!

Great work!

Keep it going.

 Lys

Pippin

Batteries?
Bios?
Costumes?
Off Book?
Lunch?
Sleep?
Excitement?
Tickets?
Soon?
Awesome!
Energy!
Community!
Newspaper!!!!
Head Shots!
Shoes!
Circus!
Silks!
Funicular!
Dining Out for Pippin!-TWO NIGHTS!!!!!!!!! (Starting this Wednesday)
Sweeping, painting, hanging cloths up.
Parachutes!
Sound check...tomorrow...11:45 a.m. ALL LEADS-Need BATTERIES!!!! (AA)
Running tomorrow!
Love one another!
Smile!

Hello Friends,

We have been offered a few private workshops for all the cast members in preparation for our production.

I would  highly recommend  ALL cast members come and work at Funicular this Sunday from 5:45-7:45 p.m.

We will also have a private workshop session next Sunday.

I truly believe that each cast member needs to work on their skills and be coached by a member of the School of Circus Arts.

Please confirm as to whether your cast member can attend.

I suggest car pools to help make the "going back and forth" a lot easier.

 

Please confirm that you are able to attend!!

Also.....

We need:

Rakes and AA and AAA Batteries (a ton of them).

If you have a rake we can borrow and you are able to donate some batteries (AA and AAA) that would be grand.

Last call for ADS!

 

 

Peace~

 

Lys

Pippin Up-Date!

A Few things,

Please post the Ads that you have gathered on our Google site BEFORE this Saturday's rehearsal (if you want credit for your ADs) The Lindy Ad will be shared by many!!!!

Wednesday October 23rd...YES!! Costumes!! There will be a photographer and reporter that evening.

We will run company numbers, as well as a few selected songs (if need be).

TICKETS ARE READY TO BE SOLD!!!!!

Get those forms out there!

See you all this weekend!

Lys

BIOS!!!!

Hello Cast,

I need Bios from:

Julia, Tim and Evan!!!!!

ASAP!!!

Pippin Up-Date October 16th, 2013

Hello Everyone,

GREAT work tonight!!!!  Keep that energy and momentum going!

We need:

Rakes!  Lots of them.  Bring them in if you have one on Saturday.

We also need...AA Batteries...TONS of them.  Bring them in Saturday.

Speaking of Saturday: 
12:30-3:00 p.m. ALL cast  members in Act II (not including the Finale)
1:30 p.m. Fastrada, Lewis (with Miss Ann)
2:15 p.m. Extraordinary: Daniel, Ryan, Tim, Evan (with Miss Ann)
3:15 p.m. ENTIRE CAST!!  We run the Finale/Morning Glow/Glory.

Please be on time!!!!

Sunday:
WE RUN THE ENTIRE SHOW with COSTUMES!!!!!
Please bring your lunch and arrive at school no later than 12:15 p.m.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE!!!!!

Bios are done...right?

Head Shots next week.

Did you fill your quota for ADS?

Get some rest!

Lys

Finale-Pippin

Pippin Finale

Please listen and learn!!!

Pippin Up-Date October 15-16

Hello All,

Here is the schedule for this week.

Tomorrow Night-October 15:

ENTIRE CAST 7:15-7:45 p.m.
Finale (please listen to it before tomorrow night)
Then......
7:45-9:30 p.m.
Glory Dancers, Simple Joys, With You, Kind of Woman-with Back-Up singers, Right Track.

Wednesday October 16th:
ENTIRE CAST 7:15-9:30 p.m.

YOU MUST HAVE YOUR CHARACTER SHOES!!!!!!

All guys will be wearing BLACK JAZZ SHOES!! They can be bought at Dressed 2 Dance.

BIOS? This is it. Please get them in.

Four Weeks we open!

OFF BOOK THIS WEEKEND!!!!!

Lys

Pippin Up-Date October 13 2014

Hello All,

Here is the schedule for Sunday, October 13th.

Remember to be ready to work at these times.

12:30 we start with: Fastrada, Berthe, SWhitney, Alicia, Sophie, Kiara

At 1:00 p.m. Pippin, Charles, Lewis

At 1:30 p.m. Julia, Ashley, Alette, Alicia, Oonagh, Sabrina, Sophie, Mimi, Avery

Please review GLORY Ladies...before you come to rehearsal. If you want to come earlier and practice together...That would be a good idea.

Can you do that?

We RUN Act 1 at 2:00 p.m. BE ON TIME!!!!!

At 4:00 p.m. Acrobatics rehearse and we work with Catherine, Pippin, Theo

5:30 p.m. Silk performers at the Funicular!

Please bring in your HANGERS!!!!

BIOS?

Your $75 worth of ADs are due in one week!

COSTUMES?????????

See you all soon.

Lys

Calling All Hangers!!!!!

Calling All hangers!

Hello All,

Each cast member needs to bring in at least 5 hangers this weekend.

Thanks!

BIOS? Last call!

Pippin Up-Dated Rehearsal Schedule

Hello Cast,

This weekend is the last call for Bios.  Get them to me asap!

The Ad deadline is fast approaching.  $75 must be generated by each cast member.

This weekend is as follows:

Saturday: All cast members in the following pages need to be "Off Script" and at rehearsal and ready to work  at 12:30 p.m.  Do not walk in at that time...be ready to block/sing!!!!  We will break for lunch at 1:45 p.m.

Pages: 14-17, 21, 24-27, 35-37, 42-44
We also will need Berthe.

At 2:15 p.m. ALL CAST MEMBERS must be ready to 
run Act 1.

We will continue to work until 4:30 p.m.  The cast members involved in the French Exchange program will leave rehearsal when their French friends arrive.

Sunday:  ALL CAST MEMBERS at 12:30 p.m.  We will begin ACT 2 !  

Do NOT be LATE!!!!!!


Please gather up your costumes...some folks need to research and show me asap!

Peace~

Lys

THEO!!!

Dear Friends,

 I am pleased to announce that we have found our Theo. 

He is non other than Emilio Siguenza!

Welcome Back Emilio!!!!!

Pippin Update October 7, 2013

Hello Everyone,

A few items of business:

1. I need ALL BIOS by this SATURDAY!!!!!!

2. ALL Ads need to be in by October 20th.

3. ALL costumes need to be chosen and bought by October 20th.

4. Tuesday's Rehearsal is for: Jess C., Mimi, Sara, Daniel, Olivia, Taylor S., Avery, Ryan, Alette, Oonagh

5. Please post your costume ideas on the Google site!!!

6. We will run Act 1 this Saturday. NO SCRIPTS!!!!!!

7. Wednesday's rehearsal is for ALL CAST MEMBERS!!!!!

8. I will accept T-Shirt orders until Sunday!

9. We will be painting boxes soon...stay tuned!

Peace~

Lys

Pippin Costume Google Document

Here is the link to the costume document. Anyone can edit it. Just add the link to the website of the outfit and write your name next to it. Pippin Google Document!
There is also a page for the link on the side bar to the document as well!

Pippin Circus Skills!

Circus Skills and the Cast of Pippin!!!!

Fabrics: 

Maggie Farr, Maggie Davis, Ashley Kremp

Mimi Wythe, Sophie Mullins, Julia Guerin

Juggling:

Ryan Kremp, Alicia McCarthy, Jess Cartwright, Tim Stillmun,

Chinese Spinning Plate:

Evan Hentz, Maggie Farr, Mimi Wythe, Ryan Kremp, Tim Stillmun, Sara Whitney, Taylor Stasiak, Oonagh Kligman, Alette Kligman, Caitlin Frazee, Avery Misinkavitch

World Globe:

Alicia McCarthy

Ryan Kremp, Mattie McNamara, Sabrina Griffin,

Rory Moran

Stilts:

Rory Moran, Mattie McNamara, Alicia McCarthy

Acrobatics:

Rory Moran, Kiara Hughes, Tim Stillmun,

Evan Hentz, Mattie McNamara, Alicia McCarthy,

Sara Whitney, Avery Misinkavitch

Pippin Rehearsal Update

Dear Friends,

ALL CAST MEMBERS must be at rehearsal this weekend.

They will run 12:30-4:30 p.m. each day.

Please bring a lunch.

Take Care,

Lys

PIPPIN! 2013 JHS Fall Musical!!!!

PIPPIN-Wednesday Rehearsal Schedule

Hello Cast,

Rehearsal tomorrow night will begin at 8:00 p.m. for these folks:
Naomi, Ashley, Olivia, Mimi, Sara, Alette, Oonagh, Dan and Jess.

Reminders:

Bios-write them and send them asap
ADS-All Ads are due by October 20
Costumes-Please start researching for your costume. Check in with me and then you can order them.

Thanks!

Lys

PIPPIN Update!!!!

Dear Cast,

Bios are starting to roll in.  Check the blog for how to write your bio.  Costumes are also being bought...please continue to research what you would like to wear.

ALL COSTUMES must be seen by me before they are purchased!!!!

Ladies...you need your character shoes by next week.  Guys...depending on your costume....we will let you know about your foot-wear.

Tomorrow...ALL CAST MEMBERS!!!!!

Please remember to keep the level of professionalism high.  NO MORE CHATTER....none!!!! 

We do not have time to fool around.

Practice all choreography before tomorrow's rehearsal.

Thanks!

Lys

PIPPIN Update!

Dear Cast,

T-Shirt Order Forms and Bio Information are now on the blog. 

Please get your orders in asap and begin working on your bios!

Work on your choreography, no going backwards!!

Lys

Fund Raiser

Hi All,

The Fund Raiser was a great success today. We made over $300.00

Please remember to get your Ads/Money in.

Tomorrow....only Principles! We start at 12:30 p.m. (After a "Parting Glass" rehearsal at 12:00 p.m.)

Bring lunch.

We will work until 4:30 p.m.

Sunday...ALL CAST MEMBERS 12:15-4:30 p.m.

How about a Pot-Luck Lunch? Anyone want to organize this event?

Peace out!

Lys

Circus School

Hi Everyone,

Great work tonight. Thank you for being on time and so great to work with.

This adventure we are about to embark upon is going to cost a bit...please work on those ads.

You can totally go over the $75. I encourage you to do so. Perhaps at your parents work place....that business might want to place an ad or give a contribution. Who knows?

Get some rest.

 

Lys

Circus Update!

Hi Folks,

I just talked to Eric. All cast members need to have their knees covered. Leggings or sweat pants will need to be worn.

Ladies...remember to wear a top that tucks in. You will be moving quite a bit and need to be covered.

See you soon,

Lys

Directions for 9/22/13 Circus Space

Directions to Eric's Circus space:

"The most direct route: Go to Washington and take it all the way into Germantown to where it ends. Turn left onto Wayne Ave, and you will travel to the sixth traffic light and turn right onto Coulter St. Go through two stop signs and find available street parking after crossing Morris St. We are immediately on your left right before the train bridge."

The address is:

Funicular Station
416 W. Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144

We leave at 5:00 p.m. today.

Please arrive at the link between 4:45-4:55 p.m.

The sooner everyone arrives the sooner we can be on our way!

Peace~

Lys

PIPPIN AD HUNT!!!!!

Dear Friends,

Those folks who do not need to arrive at rehearsal until
2:45 p.m. on Saturday (9/22/13) need to meet at:

12:30 p.m. at the Town Square.  

Please bring your "press packets".
You will be divided into groups and begin the "hunt " for ads!!!!!!

$75  per-person NO LATER than October 15th!!!!!!!!

Many Thanks!

Saturday September 21 Rehearsal Update

Dear Friends,

Here is an updated schedule for our saturday rehearsal. 

Please make a note when you are to arrive:

12:30-1:30  p.m.
             Leading Player/ Pippin (Ryan as well)
1:30-2:45 p.m. 
             Leading Player, Pippin, Lewis, Fastrada, Charlemagne
2:45-4:45 p.m. 
             Entire Company 

Please bring lunch and perhaps a dessert to share with the cast.

All food should be brought to the choral room before you come to the auditorium.

Take Care,

Lys
            

Parent Meeting Tuesday 8:30 p.m.

Hello Cast,

We are a "go" for the Circus School this Sunday 5:30-7:30 p.m.  We will need four more drivers to make this happen.

Wednesday night there is a mandatory parent meeting at 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium.  Please have your parents contact you when they arrive...so you can open the door.

You MUST have the waver form signed before Sunday...or you will not be permitted to attend the event Sunday night.

SELL ADS!!!!!!!!

Lys

Rehearsal September 15

Hello Friends,

There is a rehearsal this Sunday from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Please be on time!


Peace~

Lys

Welcome Cast of PIppin!

Dear Cast of Pippin,

Welcome!

The cast list has been posted and we are ready to begin our intensive work to create an awesome production.

This Sunday...ALL CAST MEMBERS 12:30-4:30 p.m.  

If you need food, bring it with you.

Check all dates on the schedule.  No one is permitted to miss any rehearsals.

Circus School is September 22 at 5:30 p.m.

Our Parent meeting is this Tuesday evening.  You need a member of your family present.

Thank you in advance for working so hard and for making this theater program so incredible.

Peace~

Lys

Hello Pippin Cast

Hello Pippin Cast,

Please go to the rehearsal schedule and note the following changes for:

September 18, 21, and 22.

Thank you!

See you at call backs!


Lys

Philadelphia Circus School Comes to JHS Theater

Hello Cast of Pippin,

Just a gentle reminder that the Philadelphia Circus School will be coming to visit us tonight.

Please be in the High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m..

Remember to bring a pencil, script and water.

Also.....perhaps a sweater...it is a bit chilly in that space.

Lys

PIPPIN!!!!

Great job tonight folks. 

I am very proud of you all. 

We are already rockin' out. Please keep spreading the word....a few more guys would be fantastic.

Start thinking about the look you want for the show. I have already talked to the costumers and they are ready for us to send them some images of how we view our look.

Remember...water, pencils and your scripts tomorrow. 

I have already requested the A.C. be turned on...lets see what happens. 

Think about fund raising...think about places you can get ads from...we will talk about how to solicit ads tomorrow night.

Thank you so much for be part of it all.

Many thanks!

Lys

Pippin! The JHS Theater Arts Fall Musical

Dear Friends,

The JHS Theater Arts department is pleased to announce this season's fall musical Pippin!!  This 2013 Tony Award Winning musical will be presented November 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m.  All middle school and high school students are encouraged to participate in this exciting production.

As is our tradition in the JHS Theater Arts Department, the fall musical "Boot Camp" will begin August 13.  

We will rehearse: 
August 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29 from 7:15-9:30 p.m. We will begin in the high school choral room (alternating between that space and the auditorium).  During our "boot camp" much of the music will be learned for the production.  This extra time gives us a head start on the upcoming months...and eases us into the world of Pippin!  

There are no audition requirements for those students interested in being in the chorus or featured as dancer.  Students who would like to audition for a principal part in this production may do so on September 8th from 12:30-3:00 p.m.

All information for the fall musical can be found on our blog.  
(jhstheaterarts.blogspot.com) Please add yourself and your cast member to the list of "followers" and then browse the side bar for further information.

All cast members are required to attend all scheduled rehearsals as well as help break down the set at the end of the production.  There is a parent meeting September 18th at 8:30 p.m. in the high school choral room.  On November 10th at 5:00 p.m.we will have our fourth annual "cast pot-luck" dinner to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of the cast and crew.  Parent volunteers will be needed for this event.  All family members are invited to attend.

As in years past, there will be an extensive Ad Drive for this season's musical.  All cast members will be required to raise $75.  The proceeds from the Ad Drive pay for all of our cast member's costumes.  The Ad Drive is crucial to our success as an educational as well as a performing arts program.

Please remember to become a "follower" to the blog and check at least twice a week for updated information on rehearsals and other materials relating to the production of Pippin!

Thank you for your support. It is always appreciated.

Here we go again!

Peace,

Lys