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The Jenkintown High School Theater Arts Program is dedicated to nurturing and developing the talents of the Jenkintown High School student body and providing a safe and creative environment where the artists can cultivate their craft within a supportive and caring community.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

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!







Tuesday, October 29, 2013

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

Saturday, October 26, 2013

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!

Friday, October 25, 2013

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

Sunday, October 20, 2013

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

Saturday, October 19, 2013

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!

Friday, October 18, 2013

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

Thursday, October 17, 2013

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

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

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

Monday, October 14, 2013

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

Sunday, October 13, 2013

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

Saturday, October 12, 2013

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!

Thursday, October 10, 2013

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

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

THEO!!!

Dear Friends,
 I am pleased to announce that we have found our Theo. 
He is non other than Emilio Siguenza!

Welcome Back Emilio!!!!!

Monday, October 7, 2013

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

Saturday, October 5, 2013

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!

Friday, October 4, 2013

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

Thursday, October 3, 2013

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

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

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