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.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

November 4th

Hello All,

Just so you know. . . . .the cast will be visited by a reporter for the paper on Tuesday. 

Pictures will be taken as well. 

Lys

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Reminders. . . .

Dear Friends,

We are down to the wire and I need everyone to step it up and be as helpful and as hard working as you can.

You have spent too many hours and energy to produce nothing less than an amazing show.

Just a few reminders~


1. NO CELL PHONES anywhere near the stage, the auditorium or in the hallways.  


ALL CELL PHONES will now be collected at the beginning of all rehearsals and shows!!!!!!!  

This includes both CAST and CREW.

2.  NO TALKING from ANY cast member or crew.  Tonight showed me that we really need to work harder on remaining quiet during a production.

3.  LEARN YOUR LINES!   LEARN YOUR ENTRANCES!  BE MINDFUL OF YOUR PROPS/TAP SHOES.

4. BE COURTEOUS, BE RESPONSIBLE.

Two weeks and counting!!!!!

Lets get motivated, lets rock this show!!!!!!!!


Rehearsal change on November 5th . . . . . .




Dear Friends,

Next week, we will have rehearsal on 

Monday, November 3rd at 7:15 p.m. for

All CAST and CREW!

YES rehearsal on November 4th at 7:15 p.m. 

for all Cast and Crew!!!


NO rehearsal on November 5th except for 

Leads at 8:00 p.m.

Please make a note of the change.

Lys

Monday, October 27, 2014

Young Frankenstein Update

Hi All,

Just checking in.....

The pit is coming in tomorrow-we will run songs and dances. Entire Cast/Crew

Wednesday we run Act 2 (but starting at the end of Act 1).  Entire Cast/Crew

Thursday night-Crew only rehearsal at 7:45 p.m.

Bring in your "He's Loose" props please!
Entourage-you need your props as well.

Saturday-11:00-4:30 p.m.
Sunday-10:30-2:15 p.m.

Sunday-Concert at 2:45 p.m.

Curtain fixed!

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

Lys

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Day Off!!!!!

Just a reminder...

You all have the day OFF!!!!!!!


Get rest, go outside and have fun.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Checking in. . . . .

Dear Friends,

Just checking in.

The only folks needed tonight are the Monster/Elizabeth.

No painting tonight.

Enjoy the night off.

By the way, we have over 45 Ads this year!

Congratulations!!!!!

And a very big thank you!

Lys

Checking in. . . . .

Dear Friends,

Just checking in.

The only folks needed tonight are the Monster/Elizabeth.

No painting tonight.

Enjoy the night off.

By the way, we have over 45 Ads this year!

Congratulations!!!!!

And a very big thank you!

Lys

Ticket Information

Young Frankenstein

The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation - Young Frankenstein! Come see talented members of the JHS Theater Arts Department as they tap their way through this monster of a musical!

Show Dates: November 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 pm
Where: Kuykendall Auditorium, Jenkintown High School
Ticket Prices: $14.00 Adults, $7.00 Students

How to buy tickets:
*New! The JHS Theater Arts Department's e'ticketing website! 


Use the link below or scroll over to the side bar and click on "Young Frankenstein Ticket Information".

https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=925414f958bdd00a8779f026c8ae6184

*At the door before performances
*Students: at cafeteria during lunch the week before the show

The JHS Theater Arts Department strongly encourages the purchasing of tickets through the e'ticketing website.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Rehearsal Update. . . .

October 21st 7:15-9:15 p.m.
ALL CAST MEMBERS/CREW

October 22nd 8:00 p.m.
Monster/Elizabeth (u/s) and anyone who wants to paint!

October 23rd 7:15 p.m.
ALL LEADS/CREW and Cast member's with parts . . .  (shoeshine, telegraph, steward, villagers with lines) 

October 25th
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
ALL CAST MEMBERS
and CREW.  
Run Act 1
Break for Football game and senior recognition

2:00-5:00 p.m. ALL CAST MEMBERS and CREW. 
Run Act 2

October 26th TBA

NO SCRIPTS THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Thank you!!!

Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for an incredible day filled with hard work and respect. 


It was long-but well worth it. 

Many thanks for keeping everything so neat in the choral room-after a long day, it is very much appreciated.


See you soon,


Lys

Request . . .

Dear Cast,

Please bring in (at least) 4 hangers today to rehearsal.

Thank you!

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

A Note . . . .

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.
John Quincy Adams


Dear Friends,
As we begin our final push towards opening night, I urge you to take a moment and see how truly blessed we really are. 

You have a cast of 30, you have a crew of 13, you have wonderful folks in the light/sound booth, you have a terrific pit, cool costumes on the way, and you have each other. 

Those of you who have traveled down this path many times before need to remember what it was like way back when-the excitement, the not knowing and how important you can be to the newer members of the cast. 

We are all integral members of this process-we all need one another, can learn from one another-and certainly can create a fabulous show as a community of creative and caring young people. 

Move forward with grace, dignity and respect for the show and for your fellow cast-mates. 

Tickets will be on sale by the end of the week. Make sure you get them early. 

Thank you for everything.

Lys

Young Frankenstein Update . . .

Hello All,

This weekend we will run the show....NO SCRIPTS can be used!

Saturday October 18
11:30-1:30 ALL LEADS and Crew!
1:30-4:30 p.m. ENTIRE CAST
Run Show with Crew!

Sunday October 19th
11:30-1:30-All LEADS and Crew!
1:30-4:30 p.m. ENTIRE CAST!
Run Show! 

Last call for Ads-Friday October 17th!!!!!


Sunday, October 12, 2014

Young Frankenstein Update . . .

Hello Cast,

GREAT work this weekend!

Tuesday/Wednesday October 14/15:
All cast called.

(Wednesday, October 15-Crew as well)

Remember to check the blog tomorrow night to see when the head-shots will be.

ALL ADS DUE by next weekend.

Character shoes for women needed ASAP!

Men is black dress shoes.

Take Care,

Lys



Saturday, October 11, 2014

Reminders. . .


Hello All,
Just reminding everyone of a few things:


1.  We are running the show Sunday-we are blocking as much as we can today.
2. OFF BOOK next weekend.
3. Bios dues tomorrow-that is it.
4. Head shots next week.
5. Ads due ASAP-personal ads need to be brought in.
6. Tickets will be sold during lunch and on-line this year.  Please-the student ticket price is ONLY for students.  As soon as I have the tickets-we will go public.
7. Character shoes-you will all need them.
8. Learn your lines-dance moves-have fun-enjoy!!!!!!
9. November 2 at 1:00 p.m. Choir Concert/Frankenstein preview.
10. Keep food in the choral room-be neat-be responsible.


11. Crew-next Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. be on time!!!!

Monday, October 6, 2014

Bios

Hello Everyone,

ALL bios due by Saturday October 11th.

After that date, I will not be able to accept any bios.

Lys

Young Frankenstein Rehearsal Update

October 7, 8  
7:15-9:15 p.m.
All cast members

October 11
11:30-12:30-Monster/Hermit
12:30-4:30-Entire Cast (this may be revised after Wednesday's rehearsal)

October 12
11:30-12:30-Elizabeth/Entourage
12:30-1:00-Translyvania Quartet
1:00-4:30 p.m.-Entire Cast