The Victoria Quadrille (December the 25th)

Here's a sneak peak of the style you are in for tonight at the December the 25th rehearsal.  Use this as a guide for the overall feel of the Quadrille.

Thank You Very Much

I know Dickens is quickly approaching when I become painfully aware of my overuse of the term "Thank you very much!"  I don't know about you, but I am pretty excited to get going on Saturday!

Just to give you a heads up for Saturday's schedule, here is what to expect:

The entire cast should arrive at 9:00 am. (Remember to enter through the West Door of our Saturday rehearsal location: 2933 E 3300 S)  How long you get to stay is dependent on your character.

ORPHANS who are only orphans will be done at 10:30 am
orphans who are also URCHINS will be done at 12:30 pm
orphans/urchins who are also PICKPOCKETS will be done at 1:00 pm
MOST ADULTS will be done at 1:00 pm

The best way to know for certain how long you are needed is to cross reference the calendar with the song breakdown.  Or if you don't want to think that hard, you can always just email Arlee for clarification.

In addition to starting several major songs, we will also be having a cast meeting to discuss all the particulars including:

• scheduling
• conflicts
• costumes

And most importantly, you will receive a SCRIPT and CD.  Scripts and CDs will each require a $5 refundable deposit.  Plan for each member of your family to need a script*, but you should be able to share a CD.  So for a family of 5, the deposit would likely be $30 (for 5 scripts and 1 CD).  Please bring cash in increments of $5, or you may write a check payable to Andrea Fife, which we will hold until you return your script and/or CD.

*If your child is an ORPHAN only, he or she will receive a lyric packet and CD combination instead.  This is only $5 for the combination.  

Please arrive on time on Saturday morning with a pencil, a water bottle, and a hard-working attitude.  Here we go!

Rehearsal Location(s)

Thank you for your patience as we have worked to arrange an alternate rehearsal location (after finding out the Utah Opera would be unable to host us after all).  

I'm excited to announce that our rehearsal facility for Wednesday and Saturday will feature two separate rehearsal spaces, each with their own sound system, dance mirrors, and one with an upright piano.  Not only that, but we will also have access to a lounge and locker room.  I am looking forward to being able to hold simultaneous music and dance rehearsals and to have a space for people to be able to chat without suffering the wrath of Andrea.  

The "BROWN" rehearsal room

The "WHITE" rehearsal room, which includes a piano

The "LOUNGE"

The "LOCKER ROOM" (and bathroom)

 We are grateful to THOMPSON LANE entertainment for allowing us to take over their space twice a week from now until Dickens!

DETAILS:

2933 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City

Enter through the West Door

Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm - Songs and scenes from both shows (mostly ages 12 and up)

Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - Songs and scenes from both shows (including all ages)

We have arranged an alternate rehearsal space for the five Thursday evening rehearsals.  We are grateful to the MECHAM family for allowing us to take over their basement rehearsal room, which features a large open space and an upright piano.

DETAILS:

3303 S Hunter Oak Way (6975 West), West Valley City

Enter through the North Gate

Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm - Pickpockets, Fagin, Nancy, and Bet ONLY

I am still sorting out the complete rehearsal schedule.  Please make certain Arlee has all of your conflicts as soon as possible so I can schedule around them when I can.  You can, however, plan to be at the Thompson Rehearsal Location on Saturday, October 12th at 9:00 am for our first cast meeting and rehearsal.  I can't wait to get started!!