Parent Memo/Signups

To:             Drama Parents

From:       Cat Fair

Date:         1/14/13

Re:            Spring 2013 Drama Program 

Thank you for your interest in the Calais Recreation Association - Drama Program. This is a skills-based, co-ed program for children in the fourth, fifth, or sixth grade. Our coaching priority is for every child to have fun and learn more about working in the theater. Our main objective will be to promote team play and help the kids believe in themselves while working towards the common goal of an amazing musical performance on May 3rd, 2013.

PRACTICE:

Our practice schedule will start Monday, January 28^th and will continue through April 29^th. Practice and performances will be held at the Calais School. Practice will run from after school to 5:30pm every Monday afternoon.  We will need to end at 5:00 on nights there are basketball games.  A more detailed practice schedule will come home in a few weeks.  Each child should bring a filled water bottle to each practice and performance, and some need you to provide a snack.  Parents are responsible for transportation to and from practice and performance.

MISCELLANEOUS:

We are looking forward to a successful season full of lots of fun. If you have any ideas, questions or concerns, please feel free to give me a call or drop an email. Attached you will find a signup form, also available on our blog. While we are preparing for a large production, space is limited to the number of roles available.  This spring we are hoping to produce the school version of Grease so we are looking for speaking roles for 10 girls, 10 boys and a chorus of 5-10 kids. We will focus initially on 5/6 grade children for the speaking roles. We will do our best to follow a first come, first served plan. Please turn your form (signups) in at the front office with Mrs. Cioffi as soon as possible and if you are concerned about timing, you may ask her to date stamp your signups. You will be contacted by e-mail before the first practice to confirm your place in the program.

CASTING: This year, as usual, we will follow the casting policy laid out in our information and policy form. It is worth noting however, with limited roles available and a very talented and skilled cast, the selection process will be very challenging. Please be sure to review our policy sheets available at calaisdramaclub.blogspot.com

Cat Fair, 456-1007 Catsgarden1@gmail.com or Calaisdramaclub.blogspot.com

Grades 1-3 Fall Drama Club!   

Sign up forms coming home Friday, 9/7/12!

This year we will be performing "A Hairy Tale" written by Charlie Lovett on December 14th. Our practice schedule will start Monday, September 17th and will continue at least through December 10th. You will need to send in a note to stay after school on the first week of practice. Signups are due back by 9/14. Practice and performances will be held at the Calais School in the gym. Practice will run from after school to 5:15 pm every Monday afternoon.

I am looking forward to a successful season full of lots of fun. My assistant coaches will be Cat Fair and Carolyn Beauregard. If you have any ideas, questions or concerns, please feel free to give me a call or email.

Coach Grant Fair, gmfair@myfairpoint.net, 456-8820 or 595-5548

Cast List

Hello All,

Please check the website for our casting list: http://www.calaisdramaclub.blogspot.com.
I've also attached the cast list below. Great job to all and big thanks to our casting crew, Eileen, Barb and Stacy.

Cat

Morty-Elvis thief	Canaan
Shorty thief	Dakota
Sari HS student	Riley
Angie HS student	Lily
Nick HS student	Joe
Norman- Elvis HS student	Tony
Alice housewife	Sage
Dani daughter	Jang
Horace-Elvis husband	Katie
Smithers banker	Taylor
Ruth* Inn owner	Carly
Gert grandmother	Ruby
Peep - sings daughter	Addie
Robin * daughter/son	Jayden
Meadow daughter	Cameron
Mary Smart TV host	Zymora
Neil cameraman
Louella older Elvis fan	Rebecca
Zoe older Elvis fan	Zoie
Madame Laski * psychic M/F	Samantha
Seymore/Ralph Sings/Dances	Cole
Doc – Elvis Impersonator	Renee
Grampy * Elvis Fan	Simon
Tracy granddaughter	Livvy
Darcy granddaughter	Alexis
Max thug/fed	Justin
Drack thug/fed	Sophia
Betty * Sheriff	Emma
Bernice Deputy	Marion
Myrna/Kaye Norman’s Mom	Ashima
Kaye/Myrna Sari’s Mom	Ashima

Info You Just Gotta Know:)

Schedule Until Performance

3/17 Thursday, Practice until 5:30 – Finish blocking scene 2 and 3 – “Show your character”

3/24 Thursday, Music only

3/31 Thursday, Scenes 1, 2, 3

4/7 Thursday, Scenes 4, 5, 6

4/14 Thursday, Run through – Costumes Due if not attending Saturday practice

4/16 Saturday, Not Mandatory (school vacation)- Full Run through, 9-noon, Costumes Due

4/28 Thursday, Final changes/run through

4/30 Saturday, Mandatory, 9 to noon, bring in costume in bag to leave. Don’t wear your costume.

5/5 Thursday, In house Dress Rehearsal, until 5:30.

5/6 Friday, In school dress rehearsal 10-11:45

Performance 6 pm

Extra music practice available - Starting Wednesday, 3/23 Cat will be available after school to work on music. Make sure you let her know if you’re coming. We’ll meet after school until 5:30. These are not mandatory, just really helpful.

Costumes/Hair – Lisa Middelton will be sending notes home soon on costume ideas. Feel free to check in with her individually with questions. And remember, costumes are not intended to be expensive – please look for opportunities to be creative or borrow where you can. As long as your child feels special and in character, that really is the best. Please, please do not make any major changes to hair without checking in with Lisa specifically. She is coming up with ideas for hair in performance based on what your child looks like now.

Cat, Ryan, Sarah and Sage

Cast List

After a very exciting conversation our coaches have created a cast list to be proud of. Our challenge was to take so much incredible talent and love of the theater match each kid with the perfect part. We'll distribute scripts next week at practice for our first read through.

We're looking forward to a great production!

Cat, Ryan, Sarah, and Sage

Robin – Logan Middelton

Thieves

Egbert – Chris Killoran

Little John – Lindsey Noordsij

Will Scarlett – Jules Perkins

Friar Tuck – Ben Ward

Addie – Emma Olmsted

Theobald – Simon Kennedy

Ceddy – Kelcey Hudson

Swift & Fleet (sprites) (two of the elves?) – Stage Crew

Lord Sheriff - Helen Bohn

Lady Roberta Dubois – Faith Fair

Sir Eustace/Lady Eustacia – Carly Webb

Lady Harriet - Ashima Fillbach

Sir Henry Beaumarche – Bradley Smart

Messenger – Stage Crew

Captain of the Guard – Jackson Root

Sergeant at Arms – Tanner Wilson

Henri, a cook – Jayden Hudson

Marcelle, a cook (Henri’s twin brother) – Jayden Hudson

Chorus of Servants – Stage Crew

Maid Marion – Olivia Peltier

Ladies in Waiting

Esther – Nicole Rea

Marie – Olivia Bates

Claudette – Riley Hudson

Michelle – Lily Fair

Elise – Haley Lynch

Madam Harfleur, Governess – Cole Richards

Dame Betty Hood, Robin’s mother – Faith Fair

Villagers:

Cuthberta – Kelcey Hudson

Elfgiva, - Olivia Bates

Ethelred – Emma Olmsted

Steve, the Reeve – Tony Rowell

Chorus of Villagers – Alexis Voyer

The Three Crones

Morrigan – Skylar Forest

Elfaba – Rebecca Thompson

Nyx – Sage Gongloff-Piche

Wizards:

Fizz – Ruby Lamb

Sparkle – Taylor Forest

Bubble – Taylor Fair

The fearsome Grog, evil monster – Dakota Dunham

Four Giggly Elves:

Chuckle – Ashima Fillbach

Giggle – Carly Webb

Snigger – Lily Fair

Po – Joe Franco

Messenger – Stage Crew

Servants – Stage Crew

Guards - Stage Crew

Stage Crew – Ronin Martel, Canaan Middelton, Charlie Watson

First practice is Thursday, January 27th right after school until 5 pm. Please be prompt at pickup to make room for 3/4 basketball. As space is limited you will need to check for a confirmation (e-mail from Cat) before attending practice. Call or e-mail if you have questions.

Calais Drama Club - Policies

Thank you for your interest in the Calais Recreation Association - Drama Program. This is a skills-based, co-ed program for any child in the fourth, fifth, or sixth grade.

Our coaching priority is simple. We want every child to have fun and learn more about working in the theater. Our main objective will be to promote team play and help the kids believe in themselves while working towards the common goal of an amazing performance of Robin Hood on May 6, 2011.

PRACTICE:

Our practice schedule will start Thursday, January 27th and will continue through May 5^th. Practice and performances will be held at the Calais School. Practice will run from after school to 5:30pm every Thursday afternoon. We will need to end at 5:00 on nights there are basketball games (until 2/17.) A more detailed practice schedule will come home in a few weeks. Each child should bring a filled water bottle to each practice and performance. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from practice and performance.

MISCELLANEOUS:

We are looking forward to a successful season full of lots of fun. If you have any ideas, questions or concerns, please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email. Attached you will find a signup form, a copy of our policies and a confirmation you must sign with your child acknowledging you have read and agree to follow the policies outlined. While Robin Hood is a large production, space is limited to the number of roles available. We will do our best to follow a first come, first served plan. Please turn your forms (signups and policy confirmation) in at the front office with Mrs. Cioffi as soon as possible and if you are concerned about timing, you may ask her to date stamp your signups. You will be contacted by e-mail before the first practice to confirm your place in the program.

Cat Fair, 456-1007 Catsgarden@aol.com

Ryan Flannery, ryan_m_flannery@msn.com

Sarah Potter, sarmarg@hotmail.com

Sage Kennedy, vtkennedys@hotmail.com

Click here for Policies and Information (New!)

Click here for Registration Form

2010/2011 Drama Club

This year we've already begun work on our lower unit production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Performance will be held at 6:30 on Friday, December 17th and all school dress rehearsal will be held that morning.

Practices: Mondays, after school until 5 p.m.

tbd Saturday morning practice from 9-noon in December

Dress Rehearsal 12/13 after school

Costumes due: 12/6 (more details to come home soon)

Carolyn, Cat, and Sage

Revised Schedule

Hello All,

While the calendar will show us we have many weeks before our performance on May 7th of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland we really are crunched for enough time with our cast members. Especially once you factor in April break and spring sports beginning. Now is the time when we need to look for as many opportunities to practice together as a whole group and begin to start taking you all up on your offers of assistance with donations, painting, building, costumes, props, and time.

The biggest help you can all offer right now is to begin making plans for costumes for your child (check in with Cat or Lisa) and to make it possible for your child to attend longer and more frequent practices. The schedule will be posted below. If you have expressed an interest in helping out, one of the coaches will try to touch base with you very quickly. If you haven't heard from one of us in the next week or so, please reach out to us. We're all volunteering our time around schedules just as busy as yours likely is so it's easy to overlook important details:) Your help is not a detail we want to overlook so please chime in.

Schedule - Practices will run until 5:30 at least until performance

Monday 3/22 practice after school until 5:30 (MCOS concert that evening so we'll probably be meeting in music room, PreK, or library)

Monday 3/29 practice after school until 5:30

Monday 4/5 practice after school until 5:30

Monday 4/12 practice after school until 5:30

Saturday 4/17 practice 9-1, prepare to come with lunch and snack

COSTUMES DUE

Monday 4/19 Vacation week so practice not mandatory but we'll be available for any who are still in town and can attend. 3:30-5:30. Let Cat know if you're available

Monday 4/26 practice after school until 5:30

Saturday 5/1 mandatory practice 9-1, bring snack and lunch, full dress rehearsal so bring costumes (bring costumes in bag marked with your name and prepare to leave until performance)

Monday 5/3 in house dress rehearsal, after school until we're done hopefully by 5:30

Friday 5/7 open dress rehearsal in school during the day, with permission

Friday 5/7 Performance at 6:30.

Much appreciation for your continued support of our Drama Program,

Cat, Sage, Maria, Eileen, and Lisa