JHStheaterarts Mission Statement

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.

Monday, September 28, 2015

Little Shop Update!

Dear Cast/Crew,

On November 7th, the Cheltenham Center for the Arts will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary Gala. The Center supports the visual and theater arts.

I have a meeting on Wednesday afternoon to discus the possibility of having a few cast members perform at the celebration. 

If the Center gives the "ok", I would like to perform the "Prologue", "Mushnik and Sons"...and "Feed Me -Git It". The time of performance would be approximately 7:45 p.m.

Please mark your calendars accordingly.

See you all tomorrow night.

Street Urchins-memorize the "Prologue".

Take Care,
Lys

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Rehearsal Update...September 29, 30 October 3, 4 , 6,7

Dear Friends,

Please make sure that "Skid Row" is memorized by September 29th's rehearsal.

Bios from Cast/Crew are due NO LATER than this Wednesday, September 30th!!!

All Cast/Crew members MUST SELL $90 worth of Ads (you are more than welcome to sell more, if you are able).

The Rehearsal schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, September 29th
7:15-9:15 p.m.

ALL CAST MEMBERS (Bring homework if need be).
Street Urchins:
Prologue Memorized in its entirety.


Wednesday, September 30th
7:15-9:15 p.m.

ALL CAST MEMBERS (Bring homework if need be).

Saturday, October 3rd.
11:30-12:30 p.m.
Orin, Dentist Assistant, Street Urchins
12:30-4:30 p.m.
ALL LEADS!!!!!

Sunday, October 4th
11:30-4:30 p.m.
ALL LEADS!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, October 6 
ENTIRE COMPANY

Wednesday, October 7th
8:15-9:15 p.m.
Audrey, Seymour
(after WLHS Induction Ceremony)


ALL ADS DUE OCTOBER 25th

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Grade Reminders. . .

As we begin working on our show, please make sure that your grades are acceptable to you, me and your teachers!!!

Rehearsal Update. . .

September 26          11:30-4:30 p.m.    
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Street Urchins, Seymour, Audrey
Pg. 23-24, 26-28, 31-34
1:30 p.m.-4:30 Street Urchins, Orin, Dentist Assistant
Pg. 13-15, 40-45

September 27           12:00-4:30 p.m.          
12:00 p.m. Mushnik, Audrey, Seymour, Audrey I and II, Costumers, Interviewer
Pg. 24-26, 28-30, 45-53
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Pg.17-21 Entire Cast

September 29/30 7:15-9:15 p.m.
Entire Cast!!!!!

Monday, September 21, 2015

Guess who is first?

Emily Dubin is the first Cast/Crew member to get their Bio in.

Bravo Emily!!!!!

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Just a Reminder. . . . .

September 20th

Only Street Urchins, Orin, Mushnik and Seymour are to be at rehearsal from 11:30-1:15 p.m.

At 1:15 p.m. ALL CAST and CREW arrive and rehearse until 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. we all travel to Johnson Street.

We perform at 2:35 p.m. (ish) and then at 3:35 p.m. (ish)

Rehearsal schedule will be updated weekly-changes may occur at any time.


Thank you!

Lys

Saturday, September 19, 2015

MUMS!!!!!

Good Morning Everyone!
Here we go!
Wear comfortable shoes and bring tons of energy and laughter! 

Mums are Us!!!!

Friday, September 18, 2015

Cast Update!

Dear Cast and Crew,

Due to the possibility of a football conflict during the run of our show, please note that Ethan Walters will also be a "swing" for the part of Orin.

Thank you!

Lys

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Little Shop Update!

Good Morning Cast/Crew of Little Shop!
What an evening we had at Call Backs! Everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE, was splendid. Really wonderful singing and movement. I will post the list probably tomorrow late afternoon. Miss Ann and I need to solidify a few parts.
Just a reminder.....
I can not say this too many times. GRADES! GRADES! RESPONSIBILITIES!
Being in the show is for those who are able to handle all of their student responsibilities. Grades must be maintained. If any cast member is on the "evil" list, I will have to seriously consider asking them to pause from being in the show this year.
In the past, I have struggled with this situation too many times.
Thank you for all you have done.
Have a good day today........be kind to the sub!
Lys

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Call Backs-Tuesday September 15th 7:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Dear Friends,

I have to say that this season's Cast/Crew is filled to the brim with talent, energy and commitment!!!!

We had auditions starting on Thursday evening...continued in to Friday afternoon, and ended Saturday at 3:00 p.m.

Almost everyone was 100% prepared and ready to go.  

Those of you who have put time and energy into your audition, Miss Ann and I thank you. 
That shows us that you are willing to take your performance to the next level and make this the best show possible.

After much deliberation, Miss Ann and I would like to see the following cast members on Tuesday evening.  Please be ready by 7:15 p.m.  Doors will open at 7:00 p.m.

I STRONGLY encourage anyone who is called back, to be as polished as they can be. There are just not enough female parts for all those who are trying out.



Call Backs!
September 15th 7:15 -8:30 p.m.
(Be prepared to dance)

Crystal:
Ladies, please improvise song #2 "Skid Row"
Measures 1-18 (at measure 9, please sing the melodic line only).
Taylor S.
Avery M.
Alicia M.

Street Urchins:
Be prepared to sing all three parts: Alto, Middle Soprano, Soprano.
Emily Dubin
Sara Whitney
Caitlin Frazee
Maggie Farr
Mattie McNamara
Yusra Ali
Ali Dobbs
Maria Cotsis
Mia Westkaemper
Madison Gardner
Marielle Zakrzwski

Be prepared to learn a new dance for the Prologue and review #2 "Skid Row".

Sides: (readings from the script)
Pg. 40-41
Pg. 33-34


If you were not called, that doesn't necessarily mean you did not get a part.  We just need to hear the cast members listed above one more time.

Good Luck Everyone!

Many thanks for making this department such a success!!

Lys and Miss Ann

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Mum Update!

Hello All,
Our unofficial tally is 578 Mums sold. We are still waiting on a few more students. Some folks have not sold any-that means their Ad responsibilities will double.
Thank you to those who have gone way beyond and sold Mums for the show!!!!!!
Lys

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Audition Forms

Hello Everyone,

Audition forms are now ready to look at and print.

BIOS are due end of September.

Please read about how to write a bio on the "Bio Page".

Thank you!


Lys

Monday, September 7, 2015

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Cast/Crew party to be hosted by Lindy!!!!

Here ye! Here ye!
Lindy Communities has offered to host and pay for our cast party! We have graciously accepted! As soon as we know more information we will let you know!!!

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Reminders. . . . .

Thank you everyone for taking time to meet and sing through the audition material. I will post all information for the auditions by Saturday morning.
I urge all participants in the auditioning process to look at more than one part. Gentlemen.......I strongly suggest that you take a look at all 4 principle parts.
Make sure you really know your material...lots of talent auditioning this fall.
Remember to collect your money for Mums.
ALL ORDERS need to be in by SEPTEMBER 9th.
After that date-NONE will be accepted.
ALL CAST/CREW are responsible for selling 10 mums. The more funds you raise, the more we can do with our sets/costumes.
Take Care,
Lys