Costume Measurements Monday!

I will be measuring people on Monday for costumes. If you can help measure (and have skill at this), I could use a little help getting everyone done during rehearsal, perhaps some "elves" could help me out and take down notes as I measure.
If any alumni or parent has specific expertise in this and wants to help, please let me know.

If for some reason, you are not at Monday's rehearsal, I will need to measure you ASAP. Make an appointment to see me to be measured.

This is what we'll be doing:

How to Measure
    
Thanks!

Set Build Help!

Rehearsals are going VERY well. We finished “staging” the show (with the exception of some dance numbers). Next week we will start running the show and fine-tuning. I’ll try to take some video to send out to you all.

A reminder: Still looking for ads! The deadline is a little more than a month away…

Now, we are looking for a few good hands to help build our set!

Fortunately, we have access to a large barn where we can build (our scene shop at the high school won’t be open until mid-January). We will be able to build set pieces at Campbell’s Scottish Highlands Golf Course in Salem on Tuesday and Wednesday December 27 and 28. We will plan to build from 10-3 each day. We will probably break for lunch, which we can pool money and order delivery.

Students and parents who plan to come should know how to work and plan to be put to work. Folks should DRESS WARM. The barn heat is unreliable at best, but also dress to work.

We should have most of the tools we need onsite, but if you own a drill/screw gun bring it!

If you can come, your help would be very appreciated! If you have any questions or plan to come, contact Bernie Campbell!

Thank you all!

-Chris Bujold

TUESDAY 12/6

REHEARSAL TODAY, TUESDAY 12/6 CANCELLED. Today's scheduled rehearsal is moved to THIS THURSDAY, 12/8, which means I need ENTIRE CAST on Thursday. The calendar has been updated. Sorry for the last minute change and any inconvenience. Spread the word to everyone.

Newsletter

Our poster, designed by junior Jamie Mastrogiacomo

Greetings everyone!

We are well underway with learning music for Cinderella. Once we hit December, we will start staging the show, which is very exciting!

There are still a few cast members that have not handed in their signed expectation sheet. If they have not done so, please have your child hand that in as soon as possible.

As far as volunteering goes, things are a little quiet right now. I sent out ad order forms earlier this week, so that is one way you can help if you so desire. Other volunteering opportunities will arise, especially after the holidays.

We may need some carpentry skills to build some set pieces, and that might be over Christmas break--time and location to be determined. I will send out a call when our designs are finished and materials are acquired. We may also need a way to transport some big set pieces-we have to build off-site due to the new theatre not opening up until January.

As far as other volunteering opportunities, it will be January before we really know what our needs will be. If you can sew, we might need a little help on that end, but we are going to try to rent and piecemeal most costumes. At any rate, I will send out updates as needs arise.

Thank you all for your continued support! This show is not possible without you!

Best,

Chris Bujold
Director of Cinderella

Ads for our program!

Getting businesses to advertise in our program is a vital part of alleviating the cost of the show! Download and print the form HERE. For multiple businesses, print multiple forms. All ads must be in to Mr. Campbell or Mr. Bujold no later than January 26th!

Parents of Cinderella!

Greetings!
Welcome to our parent meeting for our production of Cinderella! This meeting serves as an effort to increase transparency and communication to the parents of our talented students. Our agenda:

• Our team
• Knowing our schedule: this website  and tech. week
• Newsletter/e-mails
• Rehearsal expectations: Expectation/contact sheet
• Volunteer opportunities: Parent Volunteer Form
• Any questions?

CINDERELLA!

CAST LIST FOR CINDERELLA

FIRST INFORMATIONAL MEETING/REHEARSAL AFTER SCHOOL MONDAY OCTOBER 31 IN THE CHORUS ROOM

Interested in Tech.? First meeting Wednesday, November 2 in room T-6. See Ms. Peithmann, Mr. Bujold, or Mrs. Thiele with any questions.

GO TO THIS LINK TO SEE THE CAST LIST. You will need to be signed into your school google account.

Story Theatre Production Information

The most up-to-date information will always be on this page. Rehearsals are currently in flux due to some unexpected schedule changes...And we don’t really have show dates yet; we are working those out with elementary school principals...Needless to say, we are rehearsing when we can.

This show is very different than what most of you are probably used to. It is a true ensemble; there are no stars. Even if you only have a couple lines, you will be actively involved. Everyone will be on the stage the whole time, adding in little ad-libs and sound effects.

Please don’t take a “diva” attitude. All actors are members of equal standing.

This show is going to be something special. It is not about you as performers--we are doing a community service, providing elementary school students a glimpse into how special, exciting, and fun theatre can be.

Side note: Everyone should audition for Cinderella October 25-26. Ms. Peithmann (our choral director) is having “learn audition music days” Wednesday October 5 and October 12. While not required, I strongly recommend going to learn the music and get coached by Ms. Peithmann.

Show Details:

• Tour 5 elementary schools (5 different days) 2pm-3pm; grades 3-5
• Inspiration: Beatnik jazz or coffeehouse jazz
• Costumes: All black, tight fitting, berets; colored scarf-like material used as accessories
• Description (and rationale):
• Using improvisational theater techniques adapted from Viola Spolin’s books and teachings, Story Theatre takes its audience on a journey through popular folk tales and classics from the storytelling tradition. Transformation, mime, music, and dance are the basis of the "Story Theatre" method. This particular direction of Story Theatre presents plays from stories, myths, folk tales, and legends, but with a Beatnik jazz twist. Students will have a fun experience as the troupe takes them on a journey of movement, spoken word, and improvisation.
• There will be a brief question and answer session following each performance.

Show Order and Cast List

Bremen Town Musicians (6 pages)

• Ass Olivia P
• Hound Grecia
• Cat Faith
• Cock (Rooster) Chloe
• Robber 1 Olivia E.
• Robber 2 (Chief)Denali

Fisherman and His Wife (9 pages)

• Narrator Emma
• Fisherman Davin
• Flounder Ilianna
• Wife Katie

Golden Goose (7 pages)

• Mother Alexa
• Simpleton Davin
• Eldest Son Destiny
• Little Gray Man Connor
• Second Son Katie
• Eldest Daughter Lily
• Second Daughter Isabella
• Parson Olivia P.
• Sexton Mollie
• Peasant King Skylar
• Princess Stephanie

Henny Penny (4 pages)

• Henny Penny Alexa
• Cocky Locky Connor
• Ducky Daddles Mollie
• Goosey Poosey Emma
• Turkey Lurkey Stephanie
• Foxy Woxy Lily

Field Trip to PSU!

Every year, Actors' Guild travels up to Plymouth State University (which has an excellent theatre program), to participate in a day of theatre workshops hosted by the New Hampshire Educational Theatre Guild. The day is jam packed, and serves as a great experience to work with professionals and get a sense of what a college theatre program consists of. It's fun!

This year, the workshops are Friday, October 14. We will leave SHS at 7am, and return around 6:30pm. The cost is $35 dollars.

Pick up field trip forms from either Mrs. Thiele (T-6) or Mr. Bujold (T-2). The more, the merrier, and the less Actors' Guild has to pay out of our paltry account...

Forms are due NO LATER than Friday, September 30. No form by then, you don't go...

I need a form!

Story Theatre Rehearsals

Rehearsals for Story Theatre start this Thursday! If you haven't received a script yet, see Mr. Bujold in room T-2. Go on over to the Calendar page to see the schedule.

1st Tech Crew Meeting

Interested in life behind the curtain? Ever wanted to know what goes on backstage?

Come check out Tech Crew. We need designers, painters, costumers, make-up artists, crafters, builders, movers, lighting and sound technicians for upcoming productions. While there is less work to do for Story Theatre, there is plenty to work on for Cinderella. Bring a friend. No experience necessary.  We will train you! New and old faces welcome.

1st Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 20th afterschool in T6

Story Theatre

Thanks to all who auditioned! The ensemble for the show is as follows:

• Chloe Wisseverve
• Olivia Eno
• Skylar Larrabe
• Destiny Garcia
• Denali Davis
• Ilianna Barnes
• Isabella Hannon
• Katie Tetu
• Alexa LoDuca
• Olivia Perrault
• Faith Occhipinti
• Lily Medeiros
• Grecia Murillo
• Emma Stanganelli
• Mollie Lesnever
• Connor Sousa
• Davin Demmer
• Stephanie Carino

Auditions!

Auditions for Story Theatre, a show that will travel to the elementary schools in Salem will be MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, after school in room T-2. Wear comfortable clothes!