Rumors

Dear Friends,

I want to thank everyone for coming out for this season's production of Rumors.

It was a difficult  process casting the show.  The auditions and call-backs were terrific.  Unfortunatley, there are not enough parts for everyone.

I welcome anyone who would like to be part of the crew/or understudy.

I will post the cast list tonight and will order the scripts tomorrow.


Have a great holiday everyone!!!

Lys
  
  

Rumors Call-Backs

Dear Friends,

Thank you for a wonderful workshop/audition this Saturday.  You all did so well...... very creative and extremely focused.

I wish I could cast you all in this season's show. I want everyone to know that they did a great job at the auditions.  As we talked about on Saturday, there are only so many parts available.

In regards to call-backs, I need only to see a few people this Tuesday evening at 6:15 p.m. We will meet in the high school choir room.

Patrick M., Olivia F., Jess C., and Evan H.

The call back will be 1/2 an hour.

Thank you everyone.

Lys 

Spring Drama Audition/Workshop

Hello Spring Drama Participants,

This Saturday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium, there will be the audition/workshop for the spring drama.

As of now, I have the rights for "Fools" by Neil Simon, and pending rights for "Rumors".  

We will be reading from both plays on Saturday.  Please bring water, a pencil and a snack.  Be prepared to improvise and do some character choice work.

See you all soon,

Lys 

Aida Post

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Hey Guys,

I am sitting here thinking how incredibly special you all are. I didn't know you all posted these beautiful comments until just now. I am speechless-which is pretty amazing coming from me, right? It was a very special journey we all took. I had a funny feeling that this was going to be quite a unique experience because you all were so dedicated way back in August. No one complained about working in the summer-no one commented on the fact that we all learned the ensemble numbers before lead auditions. There was no hierarchy-we were all valuable participants for the betterment of the production.
I have been flooded with e-mails from staff and audience members....RAVING about you, your energy, your talents.
We were all part of something that will forever change all our lives.

This Thanksgiving, I will have all of you in my heart.....and will take a moment to savor our accomplishments.
Be well and peaceful.

 

 

Lys

AIDA

Dear Cast/Crew/Pit,

Here we are...opening night!

Think back for a moment.....way back in August.

Working on the music-figuring out the intricacies of the harmonies.

Think about the dancing-think about working on Pyramid, Strongest Suit....think of all the hours, time, energy.

Now think about the laughter, food, friendships built, smiles, sets, costumes.

You are a wonderful group of young people.

I am honored to have worked with you on Aida.  You have raised the bar very high and have surpassed the mark.

Enjoy the moment..........you all will shine tonight and this weekend.

Lys

Dear Aida Community,

 

Thank you so much for a beautiful evening last night. Such great ambiance, food and friendship!!

The kids and adults enjoyed themselves. It was great to see everyone take a moment to share a meal and relax a bit.

Thank you to Terri for organizing the event and for all those families who brought food/drink.

I also appreciate the Birthday Cake and celebration. It was wonderful to be with the kids on such a day.

As we move forward, please remember that this week is a bit intense.

All cast members are to be at school by 5:30 p.m. each night of this week. Some may want to arrive a bit earlier-just to have more time to prepare.

We will run the show each night starting at 7:30 p.m. The cast will be done for the evening when the show is completed and their costumes are put back properly.

Remind your cast member about keeping track of their school work and that they are to arrive at school on time each morning of this week!

Remember to obtain your tickets early, as the preferred seats are already going fast.

This Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., the cast will perform a 45 minute show for the Elementary School students. That is a wonderful time for the cast/crew to see how it feels to be in "show mode".

Many thanks for all you have done for me, the kids and the program.

Take Care,

Lys

Aida Weekend Update!

Hi Folks,

Here we go..please check the FB page and Blog early and often...as times may vary a little.

This weekend we RUN with costumes and props. We will start at the beginning of the show and go straight through to the finale.

Please eat BEFORE you come to rehearsal.....no food in costumes-water only at rehearsal from now on.

Saturday we RUN at 2:30 p.m. You need to be at JHS at 12:30 for our vocal warm-up...which will take place in the choral room. NO BAGS in the auditorium. You need to be in your costume and in "places" by 2:20 p.m. Rehearsal ends when the run ends-we will not stop for anything!!!!!

If you are late-you are to sit with me in the auditorium and watch the run.

Sunday you need to be in "places" by 1:15 p.m. Vocal warm-up is at 11:00 a.m. We RUN the show at 1:30 p.m.

Please start thinking about make-up...what you will need. We will run with make-up Monday night.

Thank you so much for everything-You have a great show.

It is time to make it your own!!

Lys

Aida Painting Crew

Many thanks to Mrs. Miller and all the folks who came to help paint the set tonight.

It is awesome!!

Congratulations!!!!

Congratulations to the Cast of Aida!!

You had 100% particiaption in the Ad Drive!

Way to go!!!!!!

I am so very proud of you all.

Lys

Tee-Shirt Money Due From.....

Hi Everyone,

Listed below are the cast members who owe money for shirts.  Please bring in your money Tuesday evening.


Zac: $30
Olivia: $30
Natalia: $45
Alicia: $15
Jess: $15
Dan: $15
Evan: $15
Jillian: $15
J.J.: $15
Sarah O.:$15
Hannah: $15
JoJo:$15


Thanks,

Lys

Hey Folks,

Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend. 

Once again you have shown what a terrific group of people you are.

We are going to complete our painting on Wednesday evening. Let me know if you would like to help.

GET REST!!!! This is the time when folks start to get sick-you need to eat well, sleep and remember to stay on top of your homework.

Ads? Last call is Tuesday night. Olivia...don't forget I need that ad asap. Brittany-Jillian's photograph.

Remember to get the appropriate shoes, under garments, HAIR CUTS!!!!

Peace~

Lys

Hi Everyone,

Great work today. Remember all Market Folks and people who did not try on their costumes are to come at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

Don't forget that we turn the clocks BACK tonight.

"Spring forward-Fall Back".

All Ads are past due-$5 to Olivia-$14 to Natalia-Sell Raffle Tickets-Sell show tickets-Tee Shirt money due-NOW!

Get some rest.

Thank you for all that you are doing to make this the best show possible.

Lys

Happy Halloween!

 

 

Happy Halloween!!!



Aida Reminders~

Hello Everyone,

I want to thank you for yesterday...your focus and hard work will pay off.  Be safe these next few days. Relax, rest, review your lines, dance moves, exits and entrances.

Remember: $5 to Olivia, $14 to Natalia, Raffle tickets, show tickets, $15 for tee-shirts.

Dress 2 Dance

30 E Glenside Avenue

Glenside, Pa. 19038

 (215) 884-5756 

Next Weekend:

Rehearsal  will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.  Please adjust your days accordingly.  

 

All Cast Members must attend!!!!!!

Take Care,

Lys

Checking In . . .

Hello Aida Cast,

Great work tonight...first a good Honors Chorale rehearsal and then on to Aida. 

Wow! What a day (not to mention BelleTones).

So...a few things:

1. We are going to paint this Saturday at 10:00 a.m...we need 7 folks. Volunteers?

 
2. Tee-Shirts are being sent tomorrow. Remember to bring in your money....$15 a shirt.

3. Ads? This really is the last call-otherwise you are responsible financially.

 
4. Raffle? We could have two folks try and sell tickets this weekend at the game?

5. Tickets for the show are now on sale! 

6. "Strongest Suit" ladies....$14.00 this weekend. You need to practice with the costume. Please remember to buy the appropriate undergarment-OK? No later than this Saturday

7. $5.00 needed for Senior Ad.   

8. ALL CAST MEMBERS:

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12:30-4:45 p.m.

Thank you everyone.

 Lys

Aida weekly reminder

Dear Cast,

 

Thank you for a wonderful day.  We are on our way. 

 

A few reminders:

 

 Tuesday night all cast members are required to attend.  

 From 7:15-8:00 p.m. we will focus on "Strongest Suite" then we will continue to work on Act II.

 
A wonderful tradition in the JHS Theater Arts Department is to place an ad in the program honoring our seniors.

 

All cast members NOT seniors need to bring in $5.00 on Tuesday night.

Please give the money to Olivia.

 

Thursday night we run ACT I!! 

 

No scripts are to be used. 

 

Have a great Monday!

 

Take Care,

 

Lys

Schedule Update:

Dear Cast,

Thank you for a great day!

Here is the schedule for tomorrow:

11:00-11:45 a.m. Aida
11:45-12:30 p.m. Aida, Amneris, Radames
12:30-2:00 p.m. All Leads
2:00-4:30 p.m. Entire Company


Bios? Ads?  This is the last week for any of those items.

Our Raffle fund raiser begins Monday!!!!  

See you all soon!

Feel free to bring in baked goods to share with the company.

I will be baking for tomorrow. 

Lys 

 

Weekend Schedule for Aida

Dear Cast,

Thank you for being so flexible with the schedule last night.

This weekend will be filled with tons of scene work.  Everyone needs to remember to be quiet and focused.

Ads?  I will accept ads ONLY until the end of next week.

This weekend's schedule:

Saturday October  20~12:30-2:00 
                                         Leads only!   

                                  Be on time folks!!!!

                                      ~2:00-4:30 p.m. 
                                  ALL CAST MEMBERS 
Sunday October 21~12:30-4:30 p.m.
                                   ALL CAST MEMBERS 
                                   

Everyone must be OFF BOOK by this Sunday.

  
Many Thanks!

Lys 

"Thriller" featuring the cast of Aida

Thriller performance that won the cast of Aida 

First Prize 

at the 

Curtis Arboretum Harvest Fesitval

AWESOME!!!!!

Congratulations to the cast of AIDA!!!!

Dear Cast of Aida,

Congratulations on winning first prize in the Curtis Arboretum Harvest Festival.

Bravo on a job well done.

Special thanks to Ann for setting this up for us, for working on our dance and for the hot chocolate.

Get some rest everyone.

See you all tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.

Lys

Tuesday-October 16

Dear Aida Cast,

Just a few things. . .

Tuesday October 16th we will be joined by two teachers to work on Strongest Suit.

The teachers will arrive at 7:15 p.m.  We will all be as attentive as we can that evening.

We will also be joined (at 7:30 p.m.) by a staff writer from the Montgomery County Newspaper. 

Thanks Everyone,

Lys
 

A slight change

Hello Leads,

We are going to meet at 5:45 p.m. this evening (October 11).

Please come to the high school music room.

Many Thanks,

Lys

AIDA Tee-Shirts

Dear Cast,

I am taking orders for the Aida Tees. 

I want to know who would like a shirt and what size. 

The sizes are: adult small, adult medium, adult large, and adult extra large.

Let me know asap!

Lys

Reminders:

Hello Cast,

Just a few gentle reminders:

1.  Be at Curtis Arboretum October 13 by 11:00 a.m. to set-up for the "Thriller" production.

Bring water, food or money.

Bring something to "hide" behind.

Bring energy and laughter!

Bring $2.00 for Dan if you want to use the make-up he will have bought.

2.  Head Shots are next Thursday October 18th.  You need to wear a solid black top!!!!  

3.  Rehearsal October 11 from 6:00-7:15 p.m. is for leads only...please be off book as much as possible for Act 1.

4.  Rehearsal October 14th for ALL CAST MEMBERS 12:30-4:30 p.m.

5.  Last Day for ads will be October 18th.

6.  Tickets will go on sale in a week!!!

7.  Bios due like yesterday!

Take Care,

Lys

Ad Deadline

Dear Cast,

The time is fast approaching for the ad deadline!

There are still many of you who have not turned in one ad as of today.

Please check the page: Ad Drive Participants to see what you still owe in regards to ads.

This is also the last call for bios!

Please get them in asap.

Remember, Towel Tuesday and also bring in $2.00 for our "Thriller" make-up.

Tee-Shirts are now on sale...place your order as soon as possible.

I will see all cast members tonight (10/09) at 7:15 p.m.

Many Thanks,

Lys

JHS Theater Arts Program Presents. . .

Great weekend!!

Dear Cast,

Thank you for a terrific weekend!!

There is rehearsal for ALL cast members this Tuesday October 9th from 7:15-9:30 p.m.

Thursday October 11, there is rehearsal ONLY for leads from 5:45-7:15 p.m. (Please be on time)

Dan is going to get us make-up for our "Thriller" performance.  Please bring in $2.00 on Towel Tuesday.

ADS? BIOS?

Remember......everyone is "off-book" Act 1-except for the Market Scene.

Thank you folks!

Lys
 

REMINDER....

Hello All,

There is rehearsal for all cast members this  Thursday evening, October 4, 7:15-9:30 p.m.

Saturday,  October 6th will work a little differently.  

Please read the following carefully:

Saturday October 6th  12:30-2:00 p.m. Leads only
                                            2:15-4:30 p.m. 
                                            ALL CAST MEMBERS

Sunday October 7th    ALL CAST MEMBERS

Ad Updates:

Hello Folks,

I want to thank all of you who have been working very hard to sell ads.

So far we have generated over $900.00!!!!!

Everyone is responsible for $75 worth of ads.

All ads MUST be in NO LATER than October 16th!!!!!!!!


BIOS?

Did someone mention BIOS?

Our Theater Raffle begins this week.

$2 per raffle ticket, $10 for six tickets!


Keep the motivation going...we are in count down mode!



Lys

Rehearsal Update:

There is rehearsal for all cast members this Tuesday evening!

7:15-9:30 p.m.

Thursday is TBA!

Tuesday October 3 Aida Rehearsal

Dear Aida Cast Members,

This Tuesday, October 3, there is rehearsal for ALL members from 7:15-9:30 p.m.

Raffles go on sale this week!

Thank you to the Raffle Committee for all your help!

YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!

Reminders:  Check the Ad page to see how many ads you have generated thus far......check the Bio page to make sure that I have received your bio.

Peace!

Lys

GOING THRICE.....

BIOS!!!!

GOING ONCE.........

GOING TWICE!!!!!

Raffle items are due this weekend!!!!!

REMINDERS

Hello Aida Cast,

Read carefully the schedule for the coming week and what your responsibilities are:

1.  Send your bios to me asap.  If I do not have your bio by September 29  then you will not have one printed in the program.  You must send the bio to my school e-mail. (davidsona@jenkintown.org)

2.  There is no rehearsal this Tuesday the 25 of September.

3.  There is rehearsal for ALL CAST MEMBERS this Thursday September 27 from 7:15-9:30 p.m.

Measurements for costumes will be taken, completion of Thriller, as well as blocking individuals into scenes.

4.  September 29 there will be rehearsal for  Leads only from 12:30-4:00 p.m. We need four people to help organize our raffle items as well.

5.  Rehearsal on September 30 will be for ALL CAST MEMBERS 12:30-4:30 p.m.  Remember to bring Zombie costumes in for  pictures.

6.  Ads are due asap as well as any Raffle items!!

Thanks!

Take Care,

Lys

Rehearsal Reminder

Dear Aida Cast,

Thank you for a great rehearsal today.  Nice energy and focus.

Please be on time tomorrow~12:30 p.m. (bring lunch and your scripts)

Tuesday night we dance at 7:15 p.m., Thursday we begin blocking the opening scenes.

Start memorizing your music and dialogue.

You need to also start selling ads and thinking about where to obtain items for our raffle.

Have a good night,

Lys

 

AIDA Rehearsal

Hello Aida Cast,

Remember that there is rehearsal tomorrow.....Saturday September 15th from 12:30-4:15 p.m.

Please bring lunch and a drink.

You will need your scripts and be ready to dance!!

See you all soon,

Lys

Call Backs!!

Good Morning,

Auditions were terrific!!

I so proud of all who participated in the day.

Please check the Call Back page for the list of names and materials needed for September 11th.

Peace~

Lys

AIDA AUDITIONS!!!

Hello Friends,

Please look at the new pages that have been added to the blog.

Aida Audition Information and Aida Audition Forms.

You can either print a copy of the form or wait and fill one out the day of the audition.

Thank you!

Lys

"Thriller Fund Raider"

Ok Cast,

Get your dancing shoes on and get ready to rock-out on 

October 13th for the Harvest Festival!  Top prize is $250.00 

Think about costume ideas!!

Thank you Miss Ann for setting this up for us!!!

Happy weekend!

Audition material will be posted this weekend.


Peace~

Lys

Aida "Strongest Suit"

Strongest Suit

AIDA-Gods Love Nubia

Gods Love Nubia

The Eye of Horus

The Eye of Horus

 

The Wadjet (or Ujat, meaning "Whole One") is a powerful symbol of protection in ancient Egypt also known as  the "Eye of Horus" and the "all seeing eye".  It is also known as the "Eye of Ra", a powerful destructive force linked with the intense heat of the sun  which was described as the "Daughter of Ra".

AIDA

Another Pyramid

This is an excellent show case number for the gentlemen of

the cast!



AIDA

Every Story is A Love Story

AIDA FaceBook Page

Hello Cast of AIDA,

Come and join the AIDA Group on FB today!  Don't forget to also become a member of this Blog!!! 


http://www.facebook.com/groups/405283992863834/

Announcing the JHS Fall Musical

JHS Theater Arts Program presents:

"AIDA" ~music by Elton John and Tim Rice.

Rehearsals begin August 20-23 from 7:15-9:30 p.m. in the high school choral room/auditorium, and August 27-29 from 7:15-9:30 p.m.

All students welcome.

Principal auditions will be held on September 8th from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the high school Auditorium.

Call Backs:  September 11th from 7:15-9:00 p.m.

Parent Meeting: September 23rd at 3:15 p.m. in the high school choral room.

Welcome to the JHS Thetaer Arts Program!

AIDA is coming to the JHS stage November 15, 16 and 17 2012!


Get ready for our summer boot camp starting August 20th!


Information to follow!

Cast Party and Clean-up!

Dear All Cast and Crew members of Loving Lives,

Last night was terrific.  The audience enjoyed the play and it was wonderful to see all your hard work come to fruition.

A few reminders:

Please remember to stay after Saturday night's performance and clean-up the auditorium, the ladies bathroom, the high school choral room and make sure that the other two class rooms used are ready for teaching come Monday morning.

After the clean-up and break down of the sets...all cast members and crew are invited to a cast party at the Stillmun's house.  Please give Shannon $5.00 to off set the cost of the party.

Thank you for all your hard work and talents.

Good luck tonight and Saturday.

 

 

Loving Lives!!!

Congratulations to all Cast and Crew of Loving Lives!!!!

Enjoy!!!

Loving Lives Rehearsal Update

Hello Cast,

Rehearsals for the month of February are as follows:

Every Monday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with the exception of the week of February 20.  

The week of February 20th: 

Tuesday and Thursday night rehearsal due to Presidents Day.  

Tech Week:

Feb. 27-29 

Monday and Tuesday rehearsals will be from  5:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday evening rehearsal will begin at 5:00 p.m. and end approximately at 8:45 p.m.

Please be flexible with the time in regards to the ending of this rehearsal.

Thank you so much,

Michele

Loving Lives! March 1, 2, and 3!!!!

Many Thanks to Will Blankin for his creativity, energy and time that was put into this season's drama club poster!