tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510813220425833812024-03-19T05:17:08.837-06:00The Dickens Theater CompanyThe Dickens’ Christmas Festival Presented is an annual family tradition. Come be a part of the magic!2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/03162381219673125533noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-84637239733969890612015-09-12T20:04:00.002-06:002015-09-12T20:04:41.088-06:00Dickens Festival 2015 Cast ListWe would like to thank all of those who auditioned. We are so excited for this year. We will have an extremely talented cast! The following is our cast list for the Dickens' Festival 2015 production of Oliver & Scrooge.<br /><br />Oliver Cast: <br />Narrator – Kristal Nichols<br />Mr. Bumble – Caleb Larsen<br />Cooks- Savannah Davis, Keziah De La Rosa<br />Orphans – Jacob Marion, Donovan Daffinrud, Lynnly Daffrud, Dalila Daffrud, Annie Hancock, Claire Koop, Juliet Koop, Elesar DelaRosa, Charlie Koop, Evan Koop<br />Oliver- Mali De La Rosa<br />Corney – Rhonda Hancock<br />Dodger – Hayden Bracken<br />Pickpockets- Lynnly Daffrud, Dalila Daffrud, Jacob Marion, Javier Hernandez, Annie Hancock, Claire Koop, Juliet Koop, Savannah Davis, Charlie Koop, Evan Koop<br />Charlie – Annie Hancock<br />Fagin – Brenden Heywood<br />Bet- Joriann Hancock<br />Nancy – Jessica Major<br />Ensemble – Jacob Marion, Annalyn Johanson, Karlie Dowding, Javier Hernandez, Annie Hancock, Claire Koop, Savanah Davis, Evan Koop, Keziah De La Rosa<br />Bill – Alex Lund<br />Bartender- Caleb Larsen<br /><br />Orphan Choir- Charlie Koop, Juliet Koop, Dalila Daffinrud, Lynnly Daffinrud, Donovan Daffinrud, Elesaar DeLaRosa<br /><br />Scrooge Cast-<br />Narrator- Hayden Bracken/Mali DeLaRosa<br />Bob Cratchit- Alex Lund<br />Mrs. Cratchit- Kristal Nichols<br />Martha Cratchit- Annalyn Johanson<br />Belinda Cratchit- Annie Hancock<br />Peter Cratchit- Keziah De La Rosa<br />Tiny Tim- Evan Koop<br />Ghost of Christmas Past- Karlie Dowding<br />Ghost of Christmas Present – Caleb Larsen<br />Carolers- Hancock Family, Claire Koop<br />Fred’s Wife – Jessica Major<br />Salesman- Jacob Marion & Savannah Davis<br />Jenkins- Brenden Heywood<br />Mrs. Fezziwig- Rhonda Hancock<br />Isabel – Claire Koop<br />Ebenezer- Javier Hernandez<br />Ensemble – Joriann Hancock<br /><br />Additional auditions will be held Sept. 23rd for any and all who wish to join in on this amazing cast. Location and time will be announced on the 16th. This will be an open call.<br /><br />Thank you all and we look forward to work with you all.<br />Brian Cota- Director<br />Elizabeth Haight- Assistant Director<br />Tannika Larsen- Music Director liz.haighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13287191294379845246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-13012003740115762862015-09-11T23:41:00.000-06:002015-09-11T23:41:09.632-06:00Dickens Theatre Company 2015 Callback & Cast ListThank you to everyone who auditioned! We had so many talented people attend.
Because we had so many talented people we will not need to hold
callbacks for anyone. The cast list will be posted no later than 8 pm
tomorrow night 9/12. This year we will be using the SLC 2015 Dickens Festival Facebook page to distribute all information. We are all so excited for another fantastic year!liz.haighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13287191294379845246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-46694467297956711422014-10-08T06:52:00.002-06:002014-10-08T06:52:13.739-06:00Choreography ReviewIt has been an intense week of rehearsal, especially for the pickpockets. If you would like to review your choreography, here are a view videos, courtesy of Mrs. Dodger's Mom. :) (Thanks, Sharee!)<br />
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Be Back Soon:<br />
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Consider Yourself (First Half)<br />
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Father Christmas<br />
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First, practice the R.P.<br />
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Once you have that down, you can practice how to change your accent depending on character. This video on the Cockney accent is really helpful:<br />
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This final video will not only shed some light on the origins of the term Cockney (and "Mockney") but also explains some Cockney slang. When looking to ad lib, try out some of these [really bizarre] phrases:<br />
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Scripts and CD's will be handed out during this weekend's rehearsals. Each cast member will receive a copy of the script/music upon receipt of a $5 deposit. Cast members can also check out a rehearsal CD for a $5 deposit. Please bring cash or checks payable to Andrea Fife to your first scheduled rehearsal.<br />
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Complete rehearsal calendars will be available on Friday and Saturday (and the information will shortly be updated in the "Calendar" tab). The rehearsal schedule for Friday and Saturday is as follows:<br />
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FRIDAY:<br />
5:00 to 5:30 - Parent meeting for "orphans" including Oliver. Plan to have at least one parent attend.<br />
5:00 to 6:30 - All "orphans" and Oliver<br />
6:30 to 7:00 - All "urchins" including 1st Child, 2nd Child, and Turkey Girl<br />
7:00 to 9:00 - All "pickpockets" including Dodger, Oliver, Pickpocket 1, and Pickpocket 2 and Fagin<br />
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SATURDAY:<br />
12:00 to 1:00 - Cast meeting for full cast except "orphan choir only" cast members.<br />
1:00 to 2:00 - All cast members on the "Scrooge Ensemble" lists (includes Cratchit family)<br />
2:00 to 4:00 - "Consider Yourself" (check the "Song Breakdown" tab to determine if this is you)<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Oh, and the cast list is up! Check out all the tabs above (<a href="http://dickenstheaterco.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html">cast list</a> | <a href="http://dickenstheaterco.blogspot.com/p/oliver-cast.html">oliver cast</a> | <a href="http://dickenstheaterco.blogspot.com/p/scrooge-cast.html">scrooge cast</a> | <a href="http://dickenstheaterco.blogspot.com/p/scenes-and-songs.html">song breakdown</a> | <a href="http://dickenstheaterco.blogspot.com/p/scene-list.html">scene breakdown</a>) to find your characters and determine in which scenes and songs you will appear.</span></b>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-39650174447890992862014-09-19T23:28:00.004-06:002014-09-19T23:28:45.877-06:00Call Backs 2014Thank you to all who auditioned. We had some incredible talent, and I particularly enjoyed the wide variety of monologues! We were able to make several casting decisions based on what we saw last night, but we do need to call some people back to help us finalize the cast list. Please check the schedule below to see if you have been invited to Call Backs. Please arrive a few minutes before your scheduled time. Please send me a text or call (801-641-3898) if you cannot attend your scheduled time.<br />
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12:00 to 12:30 - Marley<br />
Nathan<br />
Wesley<br />
Logan<br />
(with Rick)<br />
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12:15 to 12:45 - Isabelle<br />
Miki<br />
Ashley<br />
(with Jack)<br />
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12:30 to 1:30 - Men's Roles<br />
Charlie<br />
Nathan<br />
Wesley<br />
Brett D.<br />
Logan<br />
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1:00 to 1:30 - Widow Corney<br />
Ema<br />
Kallie<br />
Jackki<br />
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1:30 to 2:00 - Oliver/Named Pickpockets<br />
Malaki<br />
Nick<br />
Karlie<br />
(with Hayden)<br />
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2:00 to 2:30 - Bet & Nancy<br />
Ashley <br />
Amber<br />
Francesca<br />
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2:30 to 3:00 - Cratchit Family<br />
Juliet<br />
Alex<br />
Annalynne<br />
Jessica<br />
Angella<br />
Amber<br />
Francesca<br />
BreaAnna<br />
(with Chris)<br />
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A full cast list will be posted by Monday evening. Thanks again to everyone (and remember that not being on the call back list doesn't mean you are not in the show)!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-13309377260251422552014-08-26T21:04:00.003-06:002014-08-26T21:04:55.271-06:00Schedule Your Audition Online<span style="font-size: x-large;">Date: Friday, September 19th</span><div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Time: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">30 second monologue or poem presented with a cockney accent</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">be prepared to participate in a dance audition</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">SCHEDULE ONLINE: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">See you all soon (and don't forget to tell your friends)!</span></div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-83065514761735730322014-07-18T09:39:00.000-06:002014-07-18T09:39:00.009-06:00Mark Your CalendarsIt's July, which means that between sunbathing and vacations, it's time to start planning for the 2014 Dickens Festival. For those who've been with us awhile, you know that no two years have ever been the same, so lets start with a rundown of similarities and differences:<div>
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<li>SAME venue (South Town Expo)</li>
<li>SAME rehearsal space (Thompson Lane Entertainment, 2933 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City)</li>
<li>NEW rehearsal dates/times: Wednesdays 7-10, Fridays 5-9, Saturdays 12-4</li>
<li>FEWER performances: Dec 11, 12, 13 (no matinee)</li>
<li>RETURN to the street theater of yore (everyone will have an assigned character and route)</li>
<li>SAME director (Andrea) and music director (Jackie)</li>
<li>ADDITION of a new assistant choreographer (Michelle)</li>
<li>STRICTER conflict policy (I really need a committed cast!)</li>
<li>SAME great family atmosphere</li>
<li>SAME great vocal training and extra stage time in our Orphan Choir</li>
<li>HOPEFULLY lots of our same Dickens Family back for another year of Victorian Christmas</li>
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If you're hoping to be back for another year, here's what you should know so far:</div>
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<li>AUDITIONS will be Friday, September 19th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Look for more information on how to schedule your audition. If you're starting to prepare your song already, plan a 1 minute song in the style of the show (with sheet music, please).</li>
<li>CALL BACKS will be Saturday, September 20th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please set this time aside in case I need you.</li>
<li>REHEARSALS begin Saturday, September 27th. We will hold rehearsals over UEA weekend (Oct 17-18), so please plan accordingly. We will NOT hold rehearsals at all during the week of Thanksgiving (Nov 23-29).</li>
<li>Because of the shortened performance window, it is possible that some of our old pickpockets now turned<b> high school choir students may be able to participate</b>! If this is you, take the following dates to your teachers on the first day of school: Dec 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. If your choir director is willing to sign the waiver I will be providing, allowing you to commit to the final two rehearsals and performances, I am willing to excuse you from any other rehearsals that conflict with your high school choir performances.</li>
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What should you do now?</div>
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<li>Comment here or on Facebook letting me know you are planning to audition (I'd love to know who is coming back!)</li>
<li>Share these dates with your friends and family. Let's have a killer turnout at auditions this year!</li>
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I'm excited to start another year of this crazy thing we call the Dickens Festival!</div>
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--Andrea</div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-39844130640364523542013-12-10T06:14:00.003-07:002013-12-10T06:14:35.645-07:00Anticipating your FAQ's<h4>
Can I bring food to the EXPO Center?</h4>
***This one is a BIG deal***<br />
Yes, you may bring food. However, we need to strictly follow a few guidelines.<br />
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<li>On-site dinners<b> must</b> be in the form of a sack lunch. You<b> absolutely</b> cannot bring fast food into the building.</li>
<li>WATER only. Period. </li>
<li>When possible, you should not eat in your costume. If you must eat in costume, avoid greasy or dark-colored foods. It may be useful to bring a robe for kids to put over their costume when eating.</li>
<li>Outside food may ONLY be eaten in our cast room and may only be brought in discretely. No one outside our cast/families should ever see food from outside.</li>
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If we do not strictly adhere to these guidelines, we could lose our permission to bring food altogether.<br />
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What time do I need to be there today:</h4>
4:30 to 5:00 - Orphans<br />
5:00 to 5:30 - Pick Pockets<br />
5:30 to 6:00 - Ensemble for Dec 25th, Thank You, Fine Life, Oom Pah Pah<br />
Be dressed in your first OLIVER costume<br />
6:00 to .... - Everyone must be in costume, hair, and makeup with microphones and have checked their props by 6:00 pm. <br />
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How much makeup should I wear?</h4>
A little more than everyday makeup, a little less than full stage makeup. Little girls and teen girls don't need much at all. Men only need makeup if they are really fair-skinned in which case they may need darkened eyebrows and a bit of "guy" liner.<br />
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Where should I park?</h4>
Your guess is as good as mine. :) Arrive early to allow time to park and walk.<br />
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When will I get my wrist bands?</h4>
Tonight. Gabe Pierce's mom will have them. It is your responsibility to pick them up.<br />
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I'm sure there are more...</h4>
But hopefully that will get us through today. See you all there!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-42148597380678950052013-12-04T08:26:00.000-07:002013-12-04T08:26:00.236-07:00Photo CD's First:<br />
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I need somebody to volunteer to organize the sign up / money collection for this year's photo cd's. Just contact me if you're willing.<br />
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Second:<br />
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Photo CDs will be available for purchase for $5 each. Please bring cash on or before December 11th (to be collected by TBA...) <br />
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Photos will be taken by Deanne Jones, who frequently takes photographs for The Empress Theatre. Deanne will take a large cast photo at the Dec 13th performance as well as live action shots during that evening's performance. (Disclaimer: the photos are kind of a you-get-what-you-get sort of deal. Deanne has never shot at the Expo Center and more frequently takes photos in a smaller, more intimate theater. I have always been impressed by Deanne's work, but she wanted to make certain I didn't over-promise!) <br />
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Photo CD's will not be available until after the holidays (Deanne needs time to enjoy with her family before editing all the great pictures she will be taking). Individuals who order photo CDs will be responsible to pick them up from my home once they are ready.<br />
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We will not be doing a video this year. Sorry! With the shortened rehearsal/performance schedule, that has unfortunately fallen below my top priorities. Make sure all your loved ones come see you perform live!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-62611400634573596872013-12-03T08:12:00.000-07:002013-12-03T08:12:00.063-07:0022 Opportunities to Ensure the Success of our ShowMany of you got your Dickens start in the ranks of Orphan Wrangler. If you've graduated to full-fledged cast member, then this post isn't for you.<br />
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But for those parents who help our show be successful without ever stepping onto the stage, <b>it's your turn to sign up!</b><br />
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ORPHAN WRANGLERS are essential to the success of our shows. Duties include keeping our orphans happy, safe, focused, and <i>quiet</i>. <br />
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If you sign up to ORPHAN WRANGLE, you'll be given a list of approximately 7 kids to help, along with a schedule of expectations for your time slot. Opportunities to WRANGLE include:<br />
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Tuesday: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm<br />
Wednesday: 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm<br />
Thursday: 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm<br />
Friday: 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm and 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm (sign up for both if you're brave!)<br />
Saturday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, and 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm<br />
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There are 22 total time slots available (and about 13 orphan families to choose from). We welcome parents, grandparents, ex-cast members, neighborhood babysitters - anyone who is able to entertain and oversee 7 elementary school kids. ORPHAN WRANGLING is absolutely essential to the success of the Dickens Festival.<br />
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If you have a Google account, us it to sign up here (just replace the Wrangler with your own first and last name)<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UURxcGdMZnFvaHEyfGRlZmF1bHR8MjI2NjU0ZGEyMTk3ZTRjYWE3MDZkMGU5MjYzMjIxMzc">https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UURxcGdMZnFvaHEyfGRlZmF1bHR8MjI2NjU0ZGEyMTk3ZTRjYWE3MDZkMGU5MjYzMjIxMzc</a><br />
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If you don't have a Google account, talk to Sarah (Mrs. Cratchit) at an upcoming rehearsal, and she can get you on the schedule.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-46070759860318324842013-12-02T07:33:00.000-07:002013-12-02T07:33:00.491-07:00Sign Up for a Costume TimeThursday, December 5th will be a costume deadline. If you are scheduled to attend Thursday's rehearsal, please bring all the items YOU OWN that you plan to wear (shoes, pants, socks, etc) for approval with Arlee.<br />
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<b>Monday, December 9th will be our MAJOR costuming day. </b> To help Arlee be prepared to costume you in an efficient and orderly way, you will need to schedule a time (see details below). Please make note of your scheduled time, and arrive ON TIME. You should bring:<br />
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<li>All costumes items YOU OWN in case they need to be matched or fitted with another item.</li>
<li>A large box or bag in which to take your costume home. All items will be checked out to you on Monday night. You will be allowed to wash most items before wearing them on Tuesday. We will provide a storage location for your costumes when you arrive on Tuesday.</li>
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Tuesday, December 10th will be a MINOR costuming day. Additional costumes which have been assigned to you will be unloaded and organized in your assigned costume area. You may need to check in with Arlee when you arrive on Tuesday if you have any questions about assigned costumes. You will also need to plan some time to locate and organize you assigned costume location(s).</div>
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<b>Things to consider when selecting a time slot:</b><br />
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<li>If you are concerned about accomplishing your costuming in 15 minutes, please schedule two consecutive time slots. (This mostly applies to women who need several different costumes.)</li>
<li>DO NOT sign up for a costume slot that interferes with your rehearsal call times for the evening:</li>
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REHEARSING with Andrea<br />6:00 to 6:30 - Orphans<br />6:30 to 7:00 - Father Christmas<br />7:30 to 8:00 - Consider Yourself<br />8:00 to 8:15 - December 25th<br />8:15 to 8:30 - Thank You Very Much<br />8:30 to 8:45 - Oom Pah Pah<br />8:45 to 9:00 - Fine Life</blockquote>
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<li>Sign up for the EARLIEST time slot you can<b> possibly </b>make it to. If you have time available during the day, please take a daytime slot. PLEASE! There is no way we can costume everyone between 5pm and 10pm. If your orphan has half-day Kindergarten, please schedule him or her for a daytime costume fitting. If you can take a long lunch and come during the day, please do! </li>
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Scheduling a time is particularly easy if you have a Google account. Just follow this link, click on a time, and change the event name (1, 2, or 3) to your own first and last name. Easy! <br />
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If you don't have a Google account, you will need to contact Arlee with your desired time slot (15 minutes between 10:30 am and 10 pm). All the same guidelines apply!<br />
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Your production staff is committed to costuming you effectively and efficiently. Please help us out in our efforts!<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-12181752332734285872013-12-01T18:19:00.000-07:002013-12-01T18:19:27.138-07:00Upcoming SchedulesThank you for your patience as I have worked around uncertainties and tried to plan the most effective rehearsal time possible.<br />
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Here is what I know so far, and thank you for your continued patience as I add to and clarify this schedule as each date approaches.<br />
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<b>THIS WEEK:</b></h4>
<span style="color: #990000;">Wednesday, Dec 4th - <b>RUN SCROOGE</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i>normal rehearsal location</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">6:30 pm to 8:30 pm - Run through with the full cast</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">8:30 pm to 10:00 pm - Run through with full cast* </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">*<b>Attendance is optional for the following cast members but encouraged for those over 10 years old <i>who are caught up on all their schoolwork</i></b>: Alex, Hailey, Ellie, Trae J., Kyler J., Abby, Angella, Brittany, Bryton, Evan, Gabe, Hayden, Javier, Joclynne, Kiersten, Miranda, Trae F, Zack</span></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Thursday, Dec. 5th - <b>PRE-TECH CUE TO CUE BOTH SHOWS</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i>West Valley Rehearsal Space: 3303 S. Hunter Oak Way (enter through side gate)</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">6:30 to 7:45 - Oliver cue-to-cue with focus on microphones, props, and scene changes - full cast*</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b>*Except orphan-only cast members: </b>Abby, Adam, Alex, Angella, Blake, Bryton, Charlie, Ellie, Gabriel, Hailey, Hunter, Joclynne, Juliet, Kortnee, Kyler, Lily, Soda, Trae F, Tristin, Zack</span></blockquote>
<span style="color: #274e13;">7:45 to 9:00 - Scrooge cue-to-cue with focus on microphones, props, and scene changes - full cast*</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"> *<b>Except urchins-only cast members </b><b><i>who have no scene changes </i>(If you have a scene change, please be responsible and attend this rehearsal)</b><b>:</b> Alex, Hailey, Ellie, Trae J., Kyler J., Abby, Angella, Brittany, Bryton, Evan, Gabe, Hayden, Javier, Joclynne, Kiersten, Miranda, Trae F, Zack</span></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Saturday, Dec 7th - <b>RUN OLIVER</b></span><br />
<b><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">normal rehearsal location</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">9:00 to 9:30 - Orphan Choir with Jackie | All scenes* involving Bill Sykes with Andrea </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">*Nancy, Bill, Bet, Fagin, named pickpockets except Hayden</span></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">9:30 to 10:00 - Orphan Choir performance - FULL CAST to support orphans </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">10:00 to 11:30 - Run Oliver with FULL Cast</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">11:30 to 1:00 - Run Oliver, orphans optional (Abby, Adam, Alex, Angella, Blake, Bryton, Charlie, Ellie, Gabriel, Hailey, Hunter, Joclynne, Juliet, Kortnee, Kyler, Lily, Soda, Trae F, Tristin, Zack)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">NEXT WEEK</span></h4>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Monday, Dec. 9th - <b>COSTUMES, PROPS, and CLEANING</b></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #990000;">LDS Meetinghouse Primary Room - 7035 W. Loch Ness Avenue in West Valley City</span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000;">Details coming regarding costume/prop call (times will be flexible)</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">REHEARSING with Andrea</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">6:00 to 6:30 - Orphans</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">6:30 to 7:00 - Father Christmas</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">7:30 to 8:00 - Consider Yourself</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">8:00 to 8:15 - December 25th</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">8:15 to 8:30 - Thank You Very Much</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">8:30 to 8:45 - Oom Pah Pah</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">8:45 to 9:00 - Fine Life</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Tuesday, Dec. 10th - <b>THE WHOLE SHEBANG</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i>South Towne Expo Center - 9575 South State Street in Sandy (plan for parking time)</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Arrive as early as you can - there will be TONS to do! However, you must be ready in costume by the following call times:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">4:30 to 5:00 - Orphans</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">5:00 to 5:30 - Pick Pockets</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">5:30 to 6:00 - Ensemble for Dec 25th, Thank You, Fine Life, Oom Pah Pah</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"> <i>Be dressed in your first OLIVER costume</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Everyone </b>must be in costume, hair, and makeup <b>with microphones </b>and have checked their props by 6:00 pm. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">6:00 pm to 7:15 - Run Oliver / Notes</span></div>
<span style="color: #274e13;">7:15 to 8:30 - Run Oliver / Notes</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">8:30 to 9:45 - Run Scrooge / Notes</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">9:45 to 11:00 - Run Scrooge* / Notes </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">*<b>Attendance for the final run through is optional for the following cast members but encouraged for those over 10 years old</b>: Alex, Hailey, Ellie, Trae J., Kyler J., Abby, Angella, Brittany, Bryton, Evan, Gabe, Hayden, Javier, Joclynne, Kiersten, Miranda, Trae F, Zack </span></blockquote>
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<b>PERFORMANCES</b></h4>
<span style="color: #0b5394;">Wednesday, Dec 11th & Thursday, Dec 12th - <b>FIRST TWO SHOW DAYS</b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">South Towne Expo Center - 9575 South State Street in Sandy (plan for parking time)</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Your call time may depend on your commitments for Street Theater. Unless you know otherwise, please adhere to the following call times:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">5:00 pm - CALL TIME (this means you should be in the building either doing street theater or getting ready)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">5:20 pm - Orphan choir (at Festival entrance)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">5:30 pm - Processional (named characters in OLIVER)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">5:50 pm - Be backstage and ready for OLIVER (including mics on)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">6:00 pm - OLIVER</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">7:00 pm - Orphan choir (at Festival entrance)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">7:15 pm - Orphans-only excused</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">7:30 pm - Processional (named characters in SCROOGE)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">7:50 pm - Be backstage and ready for SCROOGE (including mics on)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">8:00 pm - SCROOGE</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">9:00 pm - Go home :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Friday, Dec 13th - <b>THIRD SHOW DAY / CAST PHOTOS / ORPHAN FUN</b></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #990000;">South Towne Expo Center - 9575 South State Street in Sandy (plan for parking time)</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #990000;"><br /></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Your call time may depend on your commitments for Street Theater. Unless you know otherwise, please adhere to the following call times:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">5:00 pm - CALL TIME (this means you should be in the building either doing street theater or getting ready)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">5:20 pm - Orphan choir (at Festival entrance)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">5:30 pm - Processional (named characters in OLIVER)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">5:50 pm - Be backstage and ready for OLIVER (including mics on)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">6:00 pm - OLIVER</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">7:00 pm - Orphan choir (at Festival entrance)</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">7:15 pm(ish) - PUNCH AND JUDY special showing for ORPHANS</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">7:30 pm - Processional (named characters in SCROOGE)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">7:50 pm - Be backstage and ready for SCROOGE (including mics on)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">8:00 pm - SCROOGE <b>(orphans are invited to stay and watch!)</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">9:15 pm - Cast Photos - Please be ready in your most recognizable costume</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Saturday, Dec 14th - <b>MATINEE & CLOSING NIGHT</b></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #274e13;">South Towne Expo Center - 9575 South State Street in Sandy (plan for parking time)</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Your call time may depend on your commitments for Street Theater. Unless you know otherwise, please adhere to the following call times:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">12:00 pm - CALL TIME (this means you should be in the building either doing street theater or getting ready)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">12:20 pm - Orphan choir (at Festival entrance)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">12:30 pm - Processional (named characters in OLIVER)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">12:50 pm - Be backstage and ready for OLIVER (including mics on)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">1:00 pm - OLIVER</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">2:00 pm - Orphan choir (at Festival entrance)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">2:15 pm - Orphans-only may take a break (with an adult)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">2:30 pm - Processional (named characters in SCROOGE)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">2:50 pm - Be backstage and ready for SCROOGE (including mics on)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">3:00 pm - SCROOGE</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b>4:00 pm - CAST PARTY (details coming - food provided for cast members only)</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">5:30 pm - Processional (named characters in OLIVER)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">5:50 pm - Be backstage and ready for OLIVER (including mics on)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">6:00 pm - OLIVER</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">7:00 pm - Orphan choir (at Festival entrance)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b>7:15 pm - Orphan Costume Check In (then orphans-only may leave)</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">7:30 pm - Processional (named characters in SCROOGE)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">7:50 pm - Be backstage and ready for SCROOGE (including mics on)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">8:00 pm - SCROOGE</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b>9:00 pm - Costume Check In</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b>10:00 pm to ??? - PACK UP AND LOAD OUT (Volunteers will be needed)</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b>ALSO: </b></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">More info to come regarding - </span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">Costumes</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">Orphan wranglers</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">Closing night volunteers</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">Purchasing cast photos</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">Script and CD check in</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">Food policies and suggestions for the Expo Center</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">Ticket prices (btw, parking is free!)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">Parking information and suggestions</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">And probably more!</span></li>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-1318159090371301682013-11-05T09:30:00.002-07:002013-11-05T09:30:33.993-07:00Optional Orphan Choir RehearsalsWith the later, October start to rehearsals this year, we are finding that there isn't quite enough time at the Saturday rehearsals to spend the time teaching the orphan choir the fundamentals of music and harmony which lay the foundation for these kids to grow into amazingly talented pickpockets. <br />
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We have decided to add an additional, <b>optional</b> orphan choir rehearsal for the next three weeks (Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21). If your orphan is available to rehearse on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30, please bring him or her to Andrea's house (3266 S. Hunter Oak Way) each Thursday. Andrea's house is conveniently located right across the street from our Pickpocket rehearsal location, so for siblings of pickpockets, this should hopefully be relatively easy on families.<br />
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Orphans who are also pickpockets will, of course, attend the pickpocket rehearsal as originally scheduled. <br />
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If possible, we would invite the following orphans to attend these optional rehearsals:<br />
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Abby<br />
Adam<br />
Alex<br />
Angella<br />
Blake<br />
Bryton<br />
Charlie<br />
Ellie<br />
Gabriel<br />
Hailey<br />
Hunter<br />
Joclynne<br />
Juliet<br />
Kortnee<br />
Kyler<br />
Lily<br />
Soda<br />
Trae F<br />
Tristin<br />
Zack<br />
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Thank you in advance for making sacrifices as a family to allow your orphans to attend this rehearsal. They will have an opportunity to gain additional skills that will benefit them in the Dickens Festival and in other musical ventures.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-8726582831279967842013-10-23T12:34:00.002-06:002013-10-23T12:34:54.446-06:00The 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.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/0QiSpY6XJVI" width="640"></iframe>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-16953028766431065152013-10-09T02:30:00.001-06:002013-10-09T02:30:20.864-06:00Thank You Very MuchI 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!<br />
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Just to give you a heads up for Saturday's schedule, here is what to expect:<br />
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The entire cast should arrive at 9:00 am. (Remember to enter through the West Door of our Saturday rehearsal location: <b>2933 E 3300 S</b>) How long you get to stay is dependent on your character.<br />
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ORPHANS <i>who are only orphans</i> will be done at 10:30 am<br />
<i>orphans who are also</i> URCHINS will be done at 12:30 pm<br />
<i>orphans/urchins who are also</i> PICKPOCKETS will be done at 1:00 pm<br />
MOST ADULTS will be done at 1:00 pm<br />
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The best way to know for certain how long you are needed is to cross reference the <a href="http://dickenstheaterco.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html">calendar</a> with the <a href="http://dickenstheaterco.blogspot.com/p/scenes-and-songs.html">song breakdown</a>. Or if you don't want to think that hard, you can always just <a href="mailto:arlee.heslop@gmail.com">email Arlee</a> for clarification.<br />
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In addition to starting several major songs, we will also be having a cast meeting to discuss all the particulars including:<br />
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<li>scheduling</li>
<li>conflicts</li>
<li>costumes</li>
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And most importantly, you will receive a SCRIPT and CD. <b><span style="color: red;">Scripts and CDs will each require a $5 refundable deposit.</span></b> 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.</div>
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*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. </div>
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Please arrive on time on Saturday morning with a pencil, a water bottle, and a hard-working attitude. Here we go!</div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-83047112594848732032013-10-04T17:46:00.000-06:002013-10-04T17:46:16.861-06:00Rehearsal 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). <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The "WHITE" rehearsal room, which includes a piano</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The "LOUNGE"</td></tr>
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We are grateful to THOMPSON LANE entertainment for allowing us to take over their space twice a week from now until Dickens! <br />
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DETAILS:</div>
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<b>2933 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City</b></div>
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Enter through the West Door</div>
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Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm - Songs and scenes from both shows (mostly ages 12 and up)</div>
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Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - Songs and scenes from both shows (including all ages)</div>
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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.</div>
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DETAILS:</div>
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<b>3303 S Hunter Oak Way (6975 West), West Valley City</b></div>
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Enter through the North Gate</div>
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Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm - Pickpockets, Fagin, Nancy, and Bet ONLY</div>
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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!!</div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-31739470144408443542013-09-29T21:01:00.003-06:002013-09-29T21:01:53.840-06:00Cast List 2013I know it took me forever to post the cast list, and I'm sorry to all of you who have been waiting so very patiently. Here it is: your 2013 cast lists.<br />
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Remember that <i>most </i>of you have been cast in both Oliver and Scrooge, so don't forget to check both lists. Also, your name may possible appear in more than one place, so look carefully.<br />
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I will soon be posting information about our first rehearsal (Saturday, Oct 12th), so check back frequently. I'm excited to get to work with so many amazing people to make Dickens Festival 2013 the best year yet!<br />
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<a href="http://dickenstheaterco.blogspot.com/p/oliver-cast.html">OLIVER 2013</a><br />
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<a href="http://dickenstheaterco.blogspot.com/p/scrooge-cast.html">SCROOGE 2013</a><br />
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Also coming soon:<br />
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SONG and SCENE breakdown (who is in what)<br />
FULL rehearsal schedule<br />
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Can't wait to see you all on October 12th!<br />
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--Andrea<br />
<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-55673155365770998332013-09-22T18:42:00.000-06:002013-09-22T18:48:49.050-06:00Call Back ListWOW! Amazing auditions, especially from some of our returning talent. We heard a full range of audition songs from classical Broadway to Christmas songs to a bit more contemporary. But it was the monologues that made my day. It was fun to see your personalities through <i>Harry Potter</i> and <i>Monty Python </i>as well as through famous poetry and the more expected monologue styles. <br />
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We were able to cast much of the show based off your auditions. I know people often say, "Just because you're not called back doesn't mean you're not in the show." Let me set your minds at ease: we'd love to have each of you in the shows, and we've already figured out the perfect spot for many of you. The full cast list will post within the next 10 days or so, but before we can do that, we need to put some of you through a few final tests in order to arrange the best line up for this year's festival. So here it is:<br />
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Call back notice:</div>
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KEARNS LIBRARY</div>
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Wednesday, 9/25</div>
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6:00 pm to 8:45 pm</div>
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We will be moving quickly through the callback process. Please arrive on time and be prepared to sing, dance, and/or read.</div>
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6:00 pm to 7:15 pm - Chance, Blake, Hayden, Evan<br />
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm - Hunter, Blake, Alex F., Hailey<br />
6:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Gabe P, Abby, Malaki, Jocelyn<br />
7:00 pm to 7:45 pm - Miki, Lindsey, Hayden, Skyler, Colton, Astchyn<br />
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Emily, Kelli, Ashley, Ema, Alexis<br />
7:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Rick, Gary, Diana, Kim, Rebecca, Lisa, Celeste, Wendy, Kenzie<br />
7:45 pm to 8:00 pm - Anna Claire, Victoria, Brittany, Cami, Miki<br />
8:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Brett, Charlie, Diana, Kim, Rebecca, Lisa, Celeste, Wendy<br />
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If you have a conflict with your scheduled time, please contact Arlee (arlee.heslop@gmail.com). Otherwise, I will plan to see each of you on Wednesday. Thanks in advance for your time! <br />
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AndreaAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-28759808892502248382013-09-19T16:50:00.001-06:002013-09-19T16:50:40.551-06:00UPDATE to Audition InformationThe location and time for auditions has changed. We apologize for any inconvenience. <br />
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Auditions will still be held September 21st but will now go from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">SOUTH JORDAN PUBLIC LIBRARY</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">10673 South Redwood Road</span></b></div>
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See you all there on Saturday. Please contact Andrea (801) 641-3898 with questions or concerns about this change.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-52690698525450259282013-08-23T16:29:00.000-06:002013-09-19T16:48:27.638-06:00Salt Lake Dickens Festival 2013Dickens is around the corner once again! Whether you're back for another season or considering Dickens for the first time, here is a preliminary look at things you may want to know:<br />
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<li>SHOWS: We will continue to perform a 50-minute revue of <i>Oliver! </i>and a 50-minute revue of <i>Scrooge</i>. However, if you've done Dickens before and think you've seen it all, expect new choreography and a few surprises this season. (Most actors will be cast in both productions.)</li>
<li>ORPHAN CHOIR: The orphan choir will continue its tradition of providing advanced singing opportunities for the youngest members of the cast. Orphan choir members are only required to rehearse on Saturday mornings making it a great first experience in theater.</li>
<li>PERFORMANCE VENUE: Our performance venue for this year will be the South Town Expo Center located in Sandy, Utah. The Dickens Christmas Festival expects this to be a positive move for the vendors and the productions. (More information: <a href="http://dickenschristmasfestival.com/salt-lake-city/">http://dickenschristmasfestival.com/salt-lake-city/</a>)</li>
<li>REHEARSAL VENUE: Our rehearsal venue for this year IS TBA but should be in the Salt Lake Valley.</li>
<li>PERFORMANCE RUN: There are positives and negatives to the length of any run. A shorter run at Christmastime means less time away from your families when you commit to the festival. This year's run will include evening performances on December 11, 12, 13, and 14 with an additional matinee on the 14th. </li>
<li>REHEARSAL COMMITMENT: We have pushed back the rehearsal dates, opting to begin rehearsals on October 12th. This change will hopefully accommodate local talent previously committed to an October-run production. In order to keep our traditional Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday rehearsal schedule, we have extended weeknight rehearsal times to 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and plan to continue to hold 4-hour Saturday rehearsals from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.</li>
<li>STREET THEATER: We will be returning to the original Dickens Festival format with show actors doubling as Street performers. We have a new Street Theater coordinator who will teach street performance skills and organize the performances in an efficient (and non-exhausting) manner.</li>
<li>PRODUCTION STAFF: Both Jackie and Andrea are back for another year, and we are excited to have prior cast member Arlee Heslop added to the staff as both Assistant Director and Costumer. </li>
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If this type of commitment is something you are interested in, then MARK YOUR CALENDAR now:</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Auditions: </span></b></div>
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<b>September 21st</b></div>
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<b>10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.</b></div>
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<i>Schedule your audition: <a href="mailto:arlee.heslop@gmail.com">email</a> Arlee to request an audition time</i><br />
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Audition requirements:</div>
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<li>60 seconds of a song in the style of the show (traditional Christmas carols work well for young performers). Sheet music is <b>required; </b>an accompanist will be provided.</li>
<li>30 second monologue or poem <b>recited</b> with a British or Cockney accent (optional, but required if auditioning for a speaking role)</li>
<li>You may be asked to do a short dance audition; please dress accordingly.</li>
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<span style="text-align: left;">All roles are open; however, priority consideration may be given to returning cast members</span><i style="text-align: left;">. </i><span style="text-align: left;">Returning cast members </span><b style="text-align: left;">are</b><span style="text-align: left;"> required to re-audition on the regularly scheduled date. </span></div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-18498202873270074632012-12-17T09:41:00.001-07:002012-12-17T09:41:08.843-07:00Phew!Well we made it through 2012!<br />
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A few parting thoughts:<br />
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<li>Usually I don't keep a lost and found, but in light of (ha ha...) the power outages, I decided to be nicer this year. If you are missing coats or shoes, I have several at my house. I think I also have two backpacks, a purple lamp, and an assortment of other stuff. Bottom line, if you're missing something, check with me. </li>
<li>If you didn't get the photos/videos and still want them, mail me a check for $25 and I will mail you back a copy both. Make sure to include your mailing address.</li>
<li>I hope you all come back for 2013! Audition info, etc. will be posted here on the blog, so check back.</li>
<li>If you want, you can read my standing ovation to you on my <a href="http://fifefamilyevents.blogspot.com/2012/12/debriefing.html">personal blog</a>. There is also a share-able orphan choir video there if you feel like sharing it.</li>
<li>You are all amazing, and I am incredibly lucky to have worked with each of you. Thank you for sharing your time and talents.</li>
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Merry Christmas! And I'll see you all sooner or later. That's how theater people are.</div>
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Andrea</div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-86828452179595379262012-12-07T14:30:00.004-07:002012-12-07T14:30:49.020-07:00Orphan Wranglers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I still have 3 open slots for orphan wranglers. Let me know if you can fill in!<br />
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For those of you signed up to wrangle, here's the schedule:<br />
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Friday the 7th<br />
Head Wranger: Amy Linnett<br />
Asst 1: Jennifer Koop<br />
Asst 2: Wendy Whatcott<br />
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Sat. 8th Matinee<br />
Head: Cindy Evans<br />
Asst 1: Wendy Maxwell<br />
Asst 2: Wendy Whatcott<br />
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Sat 8th Evening<br />
Head: Amy Linnett<br />
Asst 1: Amy McKinnon<br />
Asst 2: Mark Evans<br />
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Mon the 10th<br />
Head: Sarah Nelson<br />
Asst 1: Amy McKinnon<br />
Asst 2: Wendy Whatcott<br />
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Tues the 11th<br />
Head: Cindy Evans<br />
Asst 1: Tammy Delarosa<br />
<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Asst 2: NEED ANOTHER VOLUNTEER</span></b><br />
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Wed the 12th<br />
Head: Amy Linnett<br />
Asst 1: Amy McKinnon<br />
Asst 2: Wendy Maxwell<br />
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Wed the 13th<br />
Head: Cindy Evans<br />
Asst 1: Wendy Maxwell<br />
Asst 2: Sarah Nelson<br />
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Thurs the 14th<br />
Head: Amy Linnett<br />
<span style="color: red;">Asst 1: <b>NEED ANOTHER VOLUNTEER</b></span><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">Asst 2: NEED ANOTHER VOLUNTEER</span></b><br />
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Fri 15th Matinee<br />
Head: Sarah Nelson<br />
Asst 1: Jennifer Koop<br />
Asst 2: Wendy Whatcott<br />
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Friday 15th Evening<br />
Head: Sarah Nelson<br />
Asst 1: Amy McKinnon<br />
Asst 2: Jennifer KoopAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-69430298440982278002012-12-04T03:18:00.002-07:002012-12-04T03:18:10.732-07:00Dollar Off CouponsHere are the dollar off coupons. I was apparently wrong about pricing. The $6 and $4 pricing I gave was the price with the coupon. Send these out electronically or print them and hand them out. They would also make a great poster to hang in your businesses!<br />
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To print: Click on the photo to open it in it's own window. Use your browser's print functions to print the coupon.<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684272196949747140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151081322042583381.post-32672986959453938422012-11-23T11:08:00.003-07:002012-11-23T11:08:48.562-07:00REALLY IMPORTANT STUFF :)<br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">1. Rehearsal schedule this week:</span></b></div>
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Wednesday 7 to 10: OLIVER (no orphans)</div>
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Thursday 7 to 10: SCROOGE (everyone)</div>
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Saturday 9 to 1: 9:00 - come watch the orphan choir rehearsal</div>
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9:15 - Run Oliver </div>
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10:00 - Organizational Stuff</div>
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11:00 - Run Scrooge</div>
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12:00 - Fix stuff, finalize stuff, maybe leave early</div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">2. DVDs and Picture CDs:</span></b></div>
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DVDs and picture CDs will be available for $15 and $5 respectively. You can order both for $20. (Fancy math, right?) Money MUST be turned in to Perry NO LATER THAN Saturday. Please email him with the quantity you'd like to order and pay him at rehearsal. Checks can be made to the Dickens Theater Company. Checks and cash only please.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">3. SCRIPTS and CDs:</span></b></div>
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Script and CD check-in will begin Saturday morning at 10:00 am. Please don't try to turn stuff in before then, because I need Perry running music at rehearsals. But at 10:00 he would love to collect anything you're not using anymore so the performance weeks will not be so crazy. You are not REQUIRED to turn stuff in until closing night. However, it will make life easier on everyone if you are ready to turn it in earlier.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">4. CAST PARTY:</span></b></div>
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There will be a cast party on Dec 15th at 4:00 pm. This is for cast, crew, and all parent volunteers (see #5). Each family should plan to contribute to our potluck, and pizza will be provided. Perry will be handling food sign ups, so look for that soon.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">5. PARENT VOLUNTEERS: (also called Orphan Wranglers)</span></b></div>
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I need (4) parents to attend each show to help wrangle orphans backstage. This a HUGE part of the success of our show. The job entails: gathering an assigned group of orphans from the Pioneer buildling, walking them to the stage, collecting coats and shoes, keeping them busy and SILENT backstage for about 40 minutes, and making sure they are prepared for the curtain call. You will then help them get coats and shoes back on and walk them to a second stage to perform their orphan choir selections. You will walk them back to the Pioneer building, where they become once again the responsibility of their own parents. The time commitment for this is from 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm for evening performances, and from 12:20 pm to 2:20 pm for Saturday matinees. If you are willing/available (and especially if you are the parent of an orphan), please contact Perry to sign up for a date and time. We have 40 volunteer slots that need to be filled, so don't be shy about taking double duty. Remember all wranglers are invited to the cast party.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">6. MISSED REHEARSALS: </span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">Don't. :) I have a very small number of approved conflicts left. PLEASE do not miss for any reason short of hospitalization. If something major comes up, please contact me directly</span><a href="tel:%28801%29%20641-3898" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+18016413898">(801) 641-3898</a><span style="color: #222222;">.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">7. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">It has been a tremendous year with new and old friends. I can't wait to get to the real fun, the performances!</span></div>
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